Best 27 things to do in Madison, WI

Ride through Madison neighborhoods and lakeshore with a local guide and training included

Relax on a captained pontoon cruise from The Edgewater

Launch from Monona Bay and paddle past Madison’s waterfront sights with instruction included

Rent 10+ boats for 1 hour on Monona Bay with instruction included

Reserve a rooftop patio with Lake Mendota views for your next event

Rent a boat on Lake Wingra for 2 hours with instruction included

Reserve a private grill area by Wingra Park for your next get-together

Paddle from Brittingham Boats with 3-hour rentals and included instruction

Paddle Monona Bay with a 2-hour boat rental and on-site instruction

Book a 1-hour large-group paddle rental on Lake Mendota with instruction included

Host a lakeside gathering in a private event space for up to 40 people

Paddle Monona Bay from Brittingham Boats with gear and instruction included

Eat and sip your way through Madison’s Atwood Avenue with tastings and a chocolate shop stop

Taste your way around Capitol Square with 5–6 stops and a Wisconsin State Capitol tour

Ride a BCycle and sample local bites on Madison’s east side

Taste global flavors across 5 stops in Madison’s Willy Street neighborhood

Rent The Loft at Timber Hill Winery for up to 50 guests with vineyard views

Rent The Den at Timber Hill Winery for up to 25 guests and relax with vineyard views

Practice yoga on a paddleboard with guided instruction

Paddle out to the Burger Barge for burgers and live music

Cruise or fish on a pontoon with lounge seating, rod holders, and a fish finder

Paddle out for burgers and live music on Monona Bay

Paddle out to the Burger Barge for burgers and live music on Monona Bay

Paddle out on Lake Wingra for guided breath and meditation at sunrise