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Things to Do in Dane County in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated June 2025) | Trip.com

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Things to do in Dane County

What to Do

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Coldplay <Music Of The Spheres> World Tour

Coldplay <Music Of The Spheres> World Tour

5.4
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"Concerts"
Henry Vilas Zoo

Henry Vilas Zoo

3.6
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Vilas (Henry) Park

Vilas (Henry) Park

3.4
5.0/52 Reviews
Marcus Palace Cinema

Marcus Palace Cinema

3.4
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"Performances"
Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

3.4
4.0/52 Reviews
Cave of the Mounds

Cave of the Mounds

3.3
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"Natural scenery"
Alliant Energy Center

Alliant Energy Center

3.3
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Marcus Point Cinema

Marcus Point Cinema

3.3
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Wisconsin State Capitol

Wisconsin State Capitol

3.3
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Camp Randall Stadium

Camp Randall Stadium

3.3
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Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Dane County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

4.6/5131 Reviews
Madison Marriott West

Madison Marriott West

4.1/5101 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison-Verona

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison-Verona

4.6/595 Reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

4.6/5118 Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison/Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison/Downtown

4.6/5120 Reviews
TownePlace Suites Madison West/Middleton

TownePlace Suites Madison West/Middleton

4.6/559 Reviews
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

4.3/5119 Reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown

4.8/5100 Reviews
Tru by Hilton Madison West

Tru by Hilton Madison West

4.7/5108 Reviews
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West

4.3/5122 Reviews
SpringHill Suites Madison

SpringHill Suites Madison

4.7/5103 Reviews
Wyndham Garden Madison Fitchburg

Wyndham Garden Madison Fitchburg

4.1/5101 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Dane County dishes and foodie spots.
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Buck & Honey's - Waunakee

Buck & Honey's - Waunakee

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"Western-style"
Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House

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Avg. AUD97/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
Villa Dolce

Villa Dolce

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Avg. AUD37/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Canteen

Canteen

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Avg. AUD15/person
"Latin American"
Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie

Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie

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Avg. AUD41/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot

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Avg. AUD44/person
"Hot Pot"
Otto's Restaurant & Bar

Otto's Restaurant & Bar

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Avg. AUD35/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

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Avg. AUD36/person
"Western-style"
Monk's Bar & Grill

Monk's Bar & Grill

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Avg. AUD17/person
"Western-style"
Vin Santo

Vin Santo

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Avg. AUD41/person
"Western-style"
Imperial Garden Middleton

Imperial Garden Middleton

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Paoli Schoolhouse Shops & Cafe

Paoli Schoolhouse Shops & Cafe

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Avg. AUD20/person
"Bars/Bistros"

Best of Dane County

Top 7 Four-Star Hotels in Dane County

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DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

9.2/5118 Reviews
Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown

9.6/597 Reviews
Mansion Hill Inn

Mansion Hill Inn

9.6/541 Reviews
AC Hotel Madison Downtown

AC Hotel Madison Downtown

8.9/585 Reviews
The Edgewater

The Edgewater

8.9/5102 Reviews
Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

9.2/5103 Reviews
Graduate by Hilton Madison

Graduate by Hilton Madison

8.7/5102 Reviews

Popular Luxury Hotels Near Dane County

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Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

9.1/5130 Reviews
Four Seasons Chicago

Four Seasons Chicago

9.4/5107 Reviews
Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago

9.4/5108 Reviews
The Peninsula Chicago

The Peninsula Chicago

9.7/5112 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

8.9/5103 Reviews
The St. Regis Chicago

The St. Regis Chicago

8.6/542 Reviews

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Dane County

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Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center

Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center

8.8/5100 Reviews
The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

9.1/576 Reviews
Four Seasons Chicago

Four Seasons Chicago

9.4/5107 Reviews
The Drake

The Drake

8.6/5108 Reviews
Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago

9.4/5108 Reviews
The Westin Chicago River North

The Westin Chicago River North

9.0/5102 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

8.9/5103 Reviews
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

8.9/5111 Reviews
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

9.1/5122 Reviews
River Hotel

River Hotel

8.5/5117 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago

9.0/5108 Reviews
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

8.2/556 Reviews

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Dane County

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The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

9.4/5100 Reviews
Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection

Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection

9.0/598 Reviews
The Charmant Hotel

The Charmant Hotel

9.6/596 Reviews
Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

8.5/5111 Reviews
Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection

Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection

9.2/599 Reviews
Thompson Chicago by Hyatt

Thompson Chicago by Hyatt

9.1/5114 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

9.1/5130 Reviews
The Peninsula Chicago

The Peninsula Chicago

9.7/5112 Reviews
The Langham Chicago

The Langham Chicago

9.5/5105 Reviews
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

9.3/5100 Reviews
Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

9.2/5120 Reviews
Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile

Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile

8.5/5103 Reviews

Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Dane County

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The Charmant Hotel

The Charmant Hotel

9.6/596 Reviews
The Emily Hotel

The Emily Hotel

8.9/5104 Reviews
The Hoxton, Chicago

The Hoxton, Chicago

9.0/599 Reviews
Nobu Hotel Chicago

Nobu Hotel Chicago

9.0/5101 Reviews
Viceroy Chicago

Viceroy Chicago

9.2/5100 Reviews
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

9.0/5109 Reviews
JW Marriott Chicago

JW Marriott Chicago

9.0/588 Reviews
The Langham Chicago

The Langham Chicago

9.5/5105 Reviews
Virgin Hotels Chicago

Virgin Hotels Chicago

8.6/5102 Reviews
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

9.1/5105 Reviews
Citizenm Chicago Downtown

Citizenm Chicago Downtown

9.1/5109 Reviews
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

8.9/5115 Reviews

Popular Premium Hotels Near Dane County

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The American Club

The American Club

9.6/551 Reviews
Nobu Hotel Chicago

Nobu Hotel Chicago

9.0/5101 Reviews
Viceroy Chicago

Viceroy Chicago

9.2/5100 Reviews
JW Marriott Chicago

JW Marriott Chicago

9.0/588 Reviews
The Langham Chicago

The Langham Chicago

9.5/5105 Reviews
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

9.3/5100 Reviews
Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

9.2/5120 Reviews
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

8.8/5132 Reviews

Popular Four-Star Hotels Near Dane County

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Delton Grand Resort

Delton Grand Resort

8.3/563 Reviews
Lake Lawn Resort

Lake Lawn Resort

8.8/597 Reviews
Goldmoor Inn & Resort

Goldmoor Inn & Resort

9.5/555 Reviews
The Delafield Hotel

The Delafield Hotel

9.6/565 Reviews
Mill Creek Hotel

Mill Creek Hotel

9.2/599 Reviews
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa

Grand Geneva Resort and Spa

8.4/595 Reviews
Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel

Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel

9.0/595 Reviews
Washington House Inn

Washington House Inn

9.6/5100 Reviews
Hilton Milwaukee

Hilton Milwaukee

8.2/5106 Reviews
The Iron Horse Hotel

The Iron Horse Hotel

9.2/599 Reviews
The Trade, Autograph Collection

The Trade, Autograph Collection

9.1/5100 Reviews
Saint Kate - the Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - the Arts Hotel

9.5/5103 Reviews

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Popular Types of Attractions in Dane County
Popular Attractions in Dane County
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Popular Restaurants in Dane County
Villa Dolce  |  Canteen  |  Ruth's Chris Steak House  |  Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie  |  Imperial Garden Middleton  |  Johnny's Italian Steakhouse  |  The Statehouse  |  Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street  |  La Kitchenette  |  Brasserie V  |  Monk's Bar & Grill  |  Paoli Schoolhouse Shops & Cafe  |  Porta Bella  |  Miko Poke  |  Willy Street Co-op  |  El Pastor Mexican Restaurant & Catering  |  The Melting Pot  |  Barriques - West Wash  |  Otto's Restaurant & Bar  |  Vin Santo  |  The Lone Girl Brewing Company  |  Olive Garden Italian Restaurant  |  Daisy Cafe and Cupcakery  |  The Sett  |  The Wise Restaurant & Bar  |  Short Stack Eatery  |  Bandung Indonesian Restaurant  |  Tutto Pasta State Street  |  Chili's Grill & Bar  |  HuHot Mongolian Grill
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