State Street: 
The Heart of Downtown Madison

There's no place like State Street -- a unique place in downtown Madison alive with activity every day of the week and featuring block after block of specialty shops, art galleries, gift stores, women's boutiques, ethnic shops, theaters, museums, restaurants and outdoor sidewalk cafes.  

Linking the Capitol Square with the University of Wisconsin campus, State Street is a shopper's paradise. State Street is a pedestrian mall lined with over 200 unique shops and specialty stores featuring books, CD's, jewelry, gifts, arts, crafts, college apparel, sporting goods, women's fashions, specialty foods and much more. You can even find bicycles, army gear, hats, eyeglasses, cigars, chocolate and ice cream. For the fun little gift or that really special item, there really is something for everyone on State Street!

Madison has often been referred to as having more restaurants per capita than any other American city. And State Street is noted not only for the large number of great restaurants but also for its eclectic range of ethnic restaurants. From Afghan, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean and Vietnamese to hamburgers and brats, deli, coffee shops, continental and gourmet dining, you can find whatever you're hungry for on State Street. With over 60 restaurants and over 20 outdoor sidewalk cafes to choose from, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at a different eatery every day of the week!

While enjoying State Street's shopping and dining, you can also experience the State Capitol, museums, theatrical performances and lively nightlife. The State Capitol schedules free tours daily; the Madison Children's Museum features exhibits and hands on activities for the whole family; the State Historical Museum highlights Wisconsin's past & present; and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Madison Art Center are also favorite attractions. The Madison Civic Center showcases top quality local and national theatrical performances, dance, opera and other entertainment.

The twinkling lights lining State Street come to life at night as does State Street. From great local breweries and taverns featuring specialty beers and drinks to cigar bars, comedy clubs, music, and entertainment, there are a variety of fun-loving establishments to fit every occasion so you can enjoy State Street long into the evening!

State Street's Got It All!

With over 200 shops and stores, over 60 restaurants, over 20 sidewalk cafes, and excellent theaters and museums, there's always something to see and do on State Street.  And parking is convenient and easy with over 4,000 parking spaces nearby!

Experience the exuberance and fun of Wisconsin's most exciting city when you visit Madison's --

State Street

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