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The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of cafes, bookstores, brewpubs, numerous restaurants (more per capita than anywhere else in the U.S.) and a good share of cultural and historical attractions. Stunning glacial waterways make the City of Lakes one of the more picturesque state capitals in the country. More than 150 parks offer residents and tourists plenty of recreational areas to choose from. If you visit the campus, be sure to try the famous Babcock Ice... more » The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of cafes, bookstores, brewpubs, numerous restaurants (more per capita than anywhere else in the U.S.) and a good share of cultural and historical attractions. Stunning glacial waterways make the City of Lakes one of the more picturesque state capitals in the country. More than 150 parks offer residents and tourists plenty of recreational areas to choose from. If you visit the campus, be sure to try the famous Babcock Ice Cream at Memorial Union or Babcock Hall, before or after a visit to the Elvehjem Museum of Art's collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities. And to really get into the college spirit, head over to State Street's eclectic range of ethnic restaurants. Be sure to try the mouth-watering bratwurst sandwich on a homemade bun at State Street Brats, a student favorite. At the end of State Street, the white granite, Roman Renaissance-style Capitol dominates the skyline and offers an observation platform for views of the city and lakes. « less

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“Nice cheese & wine”

Harvest

4 of 5 stars
Invernessian
Pittsburgh PA
Oct 7, 2008

I visited Harvest on a drizzly October night, so I was rather surprised that the chef was offering an amuse bouche of gazpacho, surely the most summery of soups. I ordered roast beetroot salad...more

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The Melting Pot Madison

1 of 5 stars
HenryDerby
Minneapolis, MN
Oct 6, 2008

Our reservation was at 7:00 - we weren't seated until 8:45. No one apologized, no one offered a discount or a free drink -basically they acted as if we were being rude for asking when we would be...more

“Wow! Madison Needed an Escape!”

Escape Java Joint

5 of 5 stars
CoffeeLoverr
Madison
Oct 5, 2008

Wow! Madison now has an awesome place to go and get away from work, school, bars, etc. I can't believe they have everything the bars have to offer! There is great Jazz typically playing on the...more

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