Welcome to Wander Madison!
Whether you are just visiting or live here, Wander Madison is here to help you explore the beautiful city of Madison, Wisconsin. We hope to help you find the best this city has to offer, including restaurants, bars/breweries, parks, museums and local activities throughout the year. Come and explore this great city!
Olbrich Botanical Gardens – One of the Most Inspiring Gardens in America
If you are looking for a relaxing getaway in Madison, Olbrich Gardens is where you need to go. Located just 3 miles from downtown Madison, Olbrich Gardens is a great place to visit to distress and enjoy some beautiful scenery. The Outdoor Garden is free and open to the public every Tuesday to Sunday, and the indoor Bolz Conservatory is just $2 to visit (currently closed due to COVID-19).
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Pizza Brutta – Madison’s Finest Neapolitan Style Pizza
Pizza Brutta is one of the best wood-fired Neapolitan pizza places in Madison. They currently have one location in Madison, on Monroe street, which opened back in 2009. I have been going to Pizza Brutta for years and it is one of my favorite pizza places in the city. Their pies are a perfect size. At ~11 inches with a thinner crust, one pie is perfect to satisfy your appetite.
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Lake Monona – Check Out All That Madison’s Second Largest Lake Has to Offer
Lake Monona is the second largest lake in Madison, behind Lake Mendota, with an area of 3,359 acres and a max depth of 74 feet. In the summer you will see tons of kayakers, paddleboarders, and canoers enjoying the water, and plenty of sailboats on windy days. Lake Monona is also great for fishing. It is home to Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon, and Catfish.
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J Petal Madison – Japanese Crepes and Thai Ice Cream
As I was walking on State Street, a new place caught my eye, J-Petal. Claiming to serve Japanese Crepes and Thai Ice Cream, I decided to go in and give it a shot. The place had a very comfortable feeling to it and I immediately went to grab a menu. I was a little overwhelmed as I looked through the menu and noticed I had never seen anything quite like the items listed. There was a sweet and savory portion to the menu, but having a sweet tooth, I decided to try one of the fruit crepes.
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