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Monroe Street: 
A Great Way to Spend a Day!

 

Stroll down Monroe Street for upscale gift shops, restaurants, galleries, antiques, women's boutiques and many other specialty shops. Over 1 1/2 miles of locally-owned and diverse specialty shops and businesses make this street one of Madison's best-known and distinctive shopping districts.

Located on the near west side of Madison, the Monroe Street shops are bordered by a beautiful historic neighborhood and conveniently located near UW Madison's Camp Randall Stadium, Henry Vilas Zoo, Edgewood School and College campuses, Vilas Park and the UW Arboretum.

Experience the diversity of over one hundred shops and businesses in the Monroe Street area. Specialty shops include gourmet cookware, specialty foods, women's and children's apparel, sporting apparel and equipment, jewelry and gifts. Many stores feature items from other cultures and countries, such as oriental rugs; native American Indian jewelry, crafts and gifts; English and Amish furnishings and accessories.

Monroe Street is well-known for art galleries, antiques and interior design studios. Several  galleries offer fine art, ceramics, glass, jewelry, crafts and custom-made pieces as well as framing and design services. Works by artists from all over the country are featured.

You certainly won't go hungry on Monroe Street. From bagels  to fine dining, Monroe Street has it all. Restaurant specialties include Mediterranean, Southwestern, Cajun, nouveau, deli, pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches and custard!  You can sample wine, visit a coffeehouse, or stop in at the local tavern.  And if you have a sweet tooth, the aroma of fine homemade chocolates and  desserts will be sure to tempt you.

 



Shop 'til You Drop, Eat, & Have Fun When You Experience
 Monroe Street!

For a unique and special shopping and dining experience, be sure to visit Monroe Street!

You will have a great day on ---

Monroe Street

 

Visit Monroe Street's Business Directory

For information on the surrounding area,
visit Dane County

 
 

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