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shellyjseay
The Capitol square has something for everyone in your family. From the children's museum for the little ones to great drinking establishments for adults, you are certain to find something you'll enjoy. The farmer's market on Saturdays is also a "don't miss," but be prepared to weave through crowds and dodge strollers.
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MadWIExpTraveler
Fantastic Restaurants and Pubs, Farmers Market and wow, that View of the Capital (especially at night) with glimpses of Lake Monona. Great destination to visit whether a resident of Madison or a visitor.
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mini516
The rotunda is one of the largest in the nation. The marble beautiful, the paintings well displayed, and even the railings of the stairs are exquisite.
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kmalmberg1
The Madison capital is an beautiful building! When you are at Farmers Market on the square make sure you just pop inside the capital. The craftsmanship of the woodwork and the painted ceiling in the rotunda will leave you in awe!
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U3890RPjosephc
The inside of this building is just as amazing as the outside! Our tour guide was great and extremely knowledgeable on all the fixtures of the Capitol and it's history. It features the fourth largest dome in the world, so unless you plan on getting to Europe any time soon, this will top just about anything you see.
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SedaE124
If you visit Wisconsin during summer and fall; capitol square is the place to spend a Saturday afternoon. Farmer's Market is the best. They have lots of organic fresh produce and if you love cheese, you'll find yourself in cheese heaven with multiple stalls offering free samples. Parking is tough though so make sure to park in one of the parking garages around state street and walk to the capitol square.
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linkyupnorth
Best Farmer's Market in the state! Buy a muffin and some coffee and graze while you watch all the people!
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orchidbee
I love the capitol square. Granted I've lived in Madison all my life, but its the go-to show off the city when a visitor arrives! In summer and fall it is leafy, shady and beautifully landscaped, with a bustling farmer's market on Saturdays that offers a wide variety of Wisconsin products (including cheese!). On summer Wednesdays stretch out a picnic blanket and enjoy Concerts on the Square. Don't miss a visit into the Capitol rotunda with its gorgeous mosaiced cupola...take the elevator to the 4th floor then head out to the observation deck for a 360 degree view of the Mad City and the Isthmus stretched out between lakes Mendota and Monona. Winter is beautiful too; holiday lights adorn the trees and you can duck into one of many cozy bars and restaurants for great food and drink...try Graze, Coopers Tavern, Brocach, Old Fashioned, and many more. There's also the Madison Children's Museum and Monona Terrace right there, attractions in their own right!
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laewagne
Whenever my husband and I go out we make a point to visit the Capitol square. Out of towners - don't waste your time going to State Street - go straight to the square. Wait times at the Old Fashioned are borderline ridiculous but there are plenty of other great spots that have the best view in town - the Capitol. Check out The Coopers Tavern, Genna's, Graze, The Tornado, etc.
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Kidsfirst1
I went to school here and still find it very confusing to navigate. I think that a map in hand is a necessity!