Madison, WI Hotels

Madison Attractions

• University of Wisconsin Geology Museum
• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
• Cave of the Mounds

Madison Activities

• Get out on Lake Mendota, the banks of which contain government-protected natural areas and parks
• See exotic flora and fauna at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens
• Take the children to the Madison Children’s Museum

Madison Climate

Madison experiences extremely cold winters, with most days well below freezing and heavy snowfall. In the summer, June through August, the temperatures are in the lower 80s °F (high 20s °C), with some days reaching 90°F (32°C). The warmer months have greater precipitation and high humidity; average annual rainfall measures 33 inches (838 mm).

Getting There & Around

Flights to Madison arrive at the Dane County Regional Airport. Located near downtown, visitors can easily access accommodations through hired cars, taxis, hotel shuttles and public transit.

Like most cities in the U.S., there are many transportation options to choose from, including hired cars and affordable public buses with Madison Metro. The city also has an extensive bicycle path network.