Best 74 things to do in Madison, WI

Paddle Lake Mendota with included instruction for beginners and groups

Paddle Lake Mendota with included instruction—no experience needed

Restore power, protect the research, and reach extraction before the dinos close in

Follow the clues to expose the killer at Mr. Jones's manor

Change your grades in a rad race against the clock

Follow a golden ticket through puzzles and perils

Reserve a private, decorated winery room for your bachelorette group

Practice yoga on a paddleboard with guided instruction

Paddle out to the Burger Barge for burgers and live music

Paddle out for burgers and live music on Monona Bay

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

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

Paddle to a floating breakfast café for a morning on the lake

Paddle to a floating breakfast café for pancakes, coffee, and lake views

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

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

Pair a peaceful Lake Wingra paddle with Tuesday breakfast

Paddle Lake Wingra with Marigold coffee and breakfast nearby

Paddle out for a custom ice cream sundae on the water

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

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

Meet dairy cows and see the milking parlor

Cruise, fish, swim, or dock-hop with room to spread out

Dine and drink in a cozy private dome for gatherings and special occasions