Madison, Wisconsin for Traveling Fans

Bradr

Bradr

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Need to get this started for those traveling to the game this year. Haven't started researching too much into this post's topic, but as I learn more, I will post here. Hopefully, if this post gets off and running, I'll take any info provided and make lists, along with links to the original post. If you want to help, its very much appreciated! Just send me a message if I miss something. Thanks, Bradr.

If you have any information about the following please post.

MADISON WISCONSIN, INFORMATION:

Lodging:

Restaurants/Bars:

Local Entertainment/Attractions:

Gameday Need-to-know Info:

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RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

Streets with bars:

Regent Street:

Lucky's Bar (below), The B10 Bar,

State Street: Under 30 crowd

State St. Brats, Brathaus

Individual Place Descriptions:

The Blue Moon Bar & Grill (Map) (www.bluemoonbar.com)

:star :star :star on tripadvisor.com. Recommended by: onmilwaukee.com

Known for great burgers.

Brother's (Map) (www.brothersbar.com)

Recommended by: onmilwaukee.com

Same bar chain as in Lincoln. In Madison, known as a good drinking hang out.

The Church Key Bar & Grill (Map)

Recommended by: onmilwaukee.com

Known for strong drinks. Occasionally called a dive bar. Mixed reviews.

Dotty Dumpling's Dowry (Map) (www.dottydumplingsdowry.com)

:star :star :star :star on tripadvisor.com. Recommended by: onmilwaukee.com,

Known for very good burgers. Many beers on tap. Casual restaurant.

Ella's Deli (www.ellasdeli.com)

Deli & ice cream parlor. Family orientated. Recommended by: thebig10tour.com

Essen Haus (www.essen-haus.com) (Map) Madison's authentic German Restaurant and drinking hall, is located in the historic Old Settlement neighborhood. Proudly features 16 German biers on tap, 200 import bottles, live oompah music, Old World favorites, daily specials and lots of Gemuetilchkeit.

Great Dane Pub and Brewing Co (Map) (www.greatdanepub.com)

:star :star :star :star on tripadvisor.com. Recommended by onmilwaukee.com

This brewery is known for good beer and a large selection of quality foods. The Crop Circle Wheat beer is recommended.

Jordan's Big 10 Pub (Map) (www.jordansbig10pub.com)

Very very close to stadium. Pub food. Referred to as college bar.

Lucky's Bar & Grille (Map) (www.luckysbarandgrille.com)

Recommended by onmilwaukee.com

Known for very good Bloody Mary's.

Mickies Dairy Bar (Map)

:star :star :star :star on tripadvisor.com. Recommended by onmilwaukee.com

Known for large and hearty breakfasts and ice creams, including malts and shakes. Referred to as greasy spoon frequently.

The Old Fashioned (Map) (www.theoldfashioned.com)

:star :star :star :star on tripadvisor.com. Recommended by onmilwaukee.com, thebig10tour.com

A good bar & restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Reasonably priced Wisconsin-style comfort food. Reasonably priced drinks. Over 100 beers on tap. Drink of choice is the Wisconsin-Bomb - a chalice of PBR with a hard boiled egg in the bottom

Stadium Bar (Map)

Recommended by onmilwaukee.com

Very very close to stadium.

Wando's (Map) (www.wandosbar.com)

:star :star :star on tripadvisor.com. Recommended by onmilwaukee.com, thebig10tour.com

Known for drink specials; known for fishbowls.

 
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Apparel/Souvenir/Badger Gear

University Bookstore (Map)

Bucky's Locker Room (Map)

Insignia (Map)

Name of the Game (Map)

Steve & Barry's University Sportswear (Map)

Breweries

Capitol Brewery (Map) (www.capital-brewery.com)

Tours, very highly recommended. Apprx 20 min from campus.

Lakefront Brewery (Map) (www.lakefrontbrewery.com)

Tours. Apprx 1 hour, 30 min from campus.

New Glarus Brewing Company (Map) (www.newglarusbrewing.com)

Tours, very highly recommended. Apprx 30 min from campus.

Sprecher Brewery (Map) (www.sprecherbrewery.com)

Tours. Apprx 1 hour, 30 min from campus.

Great Dane Brewery

Cheese

Carr Valley Cheese Co (Map) (www.carrvalleycheese.com)

Tours, tastings. 1 hours 30 minutes from campus

Vineyards

Botham Vineyards & Winery (Map) (www.bothamvineyards.com)

Tastings. Apprx 45 minutes from campus.

Cedar Creek Winery (Map) (www.cedarcreekwinery.com)

Tours. Apprx 2 hours from campus.

Wollersheim Winery (Map) (www.wollersheim.com)

Tours. Apprx 40 min from campus.

Other

Memorial Union Terrace (www.union.wisc.edu) Outdoor campus location with various events, live music on Fridays, vendors, etc.

Dane County Farmer's Market (http://dcfm.org) (Map) With over 150 vendors on a given Saturday the Dane Country Farmers’ Market is the largest producers-only farmer’s market in the country. All of the fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, dairy and baked goods are grown and produced solely in Wisconsin. Gather warm loaves of spicy cheese bread, old-fashioned doughnuts and whoopie pies, ostrich jerky, sausages, artisan cheeses, and plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.

Wed, 8:30am-2pm; Sat, 7:30am-12pm(src:tourtheten)

 
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GAME DAY INFO:

Stadium

Name: Camp Randall Stadium

Address: 1440 Monroe Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53711 (Map)

Directions: Located on the corner of Monroe and Regent Streets on the West side of the UW campus.

Built: 1917

Capacity: 80,321

Stadium Rules No outside foot or beverage. (Including sealed water bottles)

Campus

General Info: Campus and the downtown area are two different areas with State Street connecting them.

Tailgating Rules: Parking spaces are for vehicles only. The use of a parking space for other reasons, such as portable grills, tents and chairs, is not permitted. LP and charcoal grills are permitted only in parking lots and are prohibited in parking ramps. Open wood fires or wood fires in portable fire pits are not permitted in any UW lot or ramp. (src:tourtheten)

Alcohol Consumption: Beer, wine and alcohol ARE permitted in UW lots but ONLY on game days and for tailgating purposes.

Tailgating Supplies

Bavaria Sausage, Inc. (Map) If there is one thing you need for a true Wisconsin tailgate, it’s brats. For over 50 years, Bavaria Sausage, Inc. has been making authentic German sausages, brats, bologna, kielbasa and schnitzel, all ready for your grill. While you’re there, pick up some Wisconsin cheese and fresh-baked rolls, pretzels and cookies.

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 8am-1pm (src:tourtheten)

The Pantry (Map) A grab-and-go convenience store that is equipped with quick snacks, baked goods and hot food.(src:tourtheten)

Fresh Madison Market (Map) Fresh Madison Market is a fully stocked grocery store that maintains a hot buffet three times per day and a delicious bakery for those with a sweet tooth. Wine, beer and alcohol are available.

Daily 6am-12am (src:tourtheten)

Capital Centre Market (Map) Farther from Camp Randall and hidden in Madison’s capitol neighborhood, Cap Center is a fully stocked grocery store with a variety of beer and wine from which to choose . You will NOT find liquor at this location.

Daily 7am-12am (src:tourtheten)

Smoky Jon's (Map) With take-out, catering and event planning, Smoky Jon’s can take care of any size tailgate you are planning. Known for their ribs, Smoky Jon’s-Madison’s “BBQ King”-offers authentic, wood-cooked barbecue. Brisket, rotisserie chicken, pork shoulder and beer battered cod are also on the menu, along with sides of garlic mashed potatoes, creamy cole slaw and BBQ baked beans.(src:tourtheten)

Dane County Farmer's Market (Map) With over 150 vendors on a given Saturday the Dane Country Farmers’ Market is the largest producers-only farmer’s market in the country. All of the fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, dairy and baked goods are grown and produced solely in Wisconsin. Gather warm loaves of spicy cheese bread, old-fashioned doughnuts and whoopie pies, ostrich jerky, sausages, artisan cheeses, and plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.

Wed, 8:30am-2pm; Sat, 7:30am-12pm(src:tourtheten)

Fromagination (Map) Located on Capitol Square, Fromagination showcases over 60 Wisconsin cheeses and local meats, as well as imported artisan cheeses and meats from around the world. Order picnic baskets full of locally made goodness or meat and cheese trays for your tailgate.

Mon-Wed, 10am-6pm; Thurs-Fri, 10am-7pm; Sat, 8am-5pm; Sun, 11am-4pm(src:tourtheten)

State Street Brats (Map) The famous party tavern offers catering, bringing you loads of their tasty, local, specialty red-grilled brats. All you pay for is the food–there are no set-up fees, delivery charges, or cleanup costs, and all condiments and utensils are included.

Daily, 11am-2am(src:tourtheten)

New Orleans Takeout (Map) This Cajun style eatery is perfect for the fan that needs a break from brats and burgers. From catfish to jambalaya, red beans and rice to fried shrimp and fresh oysters, this restaurant has the right food to satisfy strong cravings for diversity. This is specifically a take-out joint, so everything is sized either individually or to share. Mon-Sat, 11am- 9pm(src:tourtheten)

Parking

Lake Street Ramp (onmilwaukee.com)

Lot 83 Cost:$4 Parking:First Come, First Serve (onmilwaukee.com)

Lot 29 (Map) Cost:$15 (onmilwaukee.com)

Lot 60 (Map) Cost:$2, $4 with roundtrip shuttle (onmilwaukee.com)

Lot 7 Cost:$7 (onmilwaukee.com)

 
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