Madison with friends

Local tipWalk it counterclockwise with everyone else, cheese curds go fast

2 min walk to the next stop

Local tipOrder a brandy old fashioned sweet, it's the Wisconsin way, with a fried cheese curd side

7 min drive to the next stop

Local tipGet the Union Utopia flavor, it's made by the dairy science students themselves

21 min walk to the next stop

Local tipGrab the orange and yellow sunburst chairs right at the lake edge, drag them yourself

7 min drive to the next stop

Local tipWalk all the way to the point for the Mendota sunset, not just the first bend

Local tipOne dish, dumplings with butter or curry sauce, cash helps on the busy nights

1 min walk to the next stop

Local tipAsk about the local Madison 7-inches kept behind the counter

6 min walk to the next stop

Local tipGo on someone's actual birthday, the free dinner and song are the whole point

4 min drive to the next stop

Local tipGet there for the local opener, Madison bands play the early slot here often

7 min walk to the next stop

Local tipOrder the boot of beer and let the house band pull you into the chicken dance