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Travel Tips
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin is an amazing place to be in the summer. This bustling city of roughly a quarter million people is packed with dining, entertainment, and outdoor opportunities everywhere you look.
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Below, you’ll find travel tips on where to go, what to do, and how to get there.
For more information about Madison and all it has to offer, go to Visit Madison and be sure to download the free Visitors Guide.
Madison's origins begin in 1829, when former federal judge James Duane Doty purchased 1,200 acres of land for $1,500 in the isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, with the intention of building a city. Doty name the city Madison for James Madison, the 4th President of the United States, and named the streets for the other 39 signers of the U.S. Constitution. Madison was voted as the capital of the Wisconsin territory late in 1836.
Getting There
By plane:
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Dane County Regional Airport (airport code MSN)
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Located minutes from downtown Madison
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Free shuttle service is provided from the airport to the Concourse Hotel.
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By car:
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Madison is located just off interstates I-90, I-94 and I-39
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Easy drive from Milwaukee (90 minutes), Chicago (2.5 hours), Minneapolis (4.5 hours)
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Parking is available at the hotel for $1.50 per hour (max $17 per day). Please be advised that the parking garage has low clearance and may not accommodate larger vehicles.
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Parking is also available across the street at the State Street Capitol Ramp (214 N. Carroll Street) for $0.90 per hour.
Free shuttle service is provided to and from the hotel to the Dane County Regional Airport. Use the courtesy phone in the baggage claim area (located between Carousels 1 and 2, near Door 5) to let the Concourse know you are ready to be picked up. The shuttle pick-up area is located outside baggage claim, Door 5. For the return trip to the airport, make a reservation at the front desk of the Concourse Hotel.
Discounted Accommodation
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
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This recently renovated convention hotel is Madison’s largest and is located in the heart of downtown Madison. It features:
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356 rooms including the Governor’s Club executive level
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CIRC, a fine-dining restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine and The Bar, which features specialty martinis, microbrews and an extensive wine list
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Walkable access to the Capitol Square and to State Street, Madison’s mile-long pedestrian mall lined with restaurants, specialty shops and museums
Getting Around Town
CAR RENTAL
Additional information for taxi, bus, and rental car services are provided at Visit Madison.
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TAXIS
Additional information for taxi, bus, and rental car services are provided at Visit Madison. Services include:
MADISON METRO BUS SYSTEM
Additional information for taxi, bus, and rental car services are provided at Visit Madison.
BIKE RENTAL/SHARING
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WALKING
The Madison Concourse Hotel is located steps away from wonderful attractions, shopping, and dining opportunities.
Things to Do
No matter your interests or budget, Madison offers a wide-range of indoor and outdoor attractions.
ATTRACTIONS
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DINING
In addition to the premier dining options within the Madison Concourse Hotel, the Capitol Square and State Street areas surrounding the conference boast some of Madison’s best dining locations.