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Below is a Google map with Pins to the event venue and local sites of interest, transportation details, and more!
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Travel

A brief summary is provided below

Flights to Madison

• Fly into Madison (MSN) and take local ride service/taxi or public transportation: MSN is a small regional airport <30 minutes drive from downtown Madison.
• Fly into Milwaukee (MKE) and take Badger Bus to Madison (Lake St. stop): MKE is a medium sized airport about a 90-120 min bus ride from Madison. Closest International Airport 
• Fly into Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and take VanGalder bus to Madison (Lake St. stop): ORD is a large, regional-hub airport about a 3 hour bus ride (2.5 hour car) from Madison

Driving to Madison

• Hotel Parking – check with hotels
• Campus Parking (map) – public lots are available but often full, Live Map (click on Public Parking to get a view of lots & estimated available space) 
• City Parking – city parking structures are available within walking distance

Transit Options in Madison

• From MSN Airport to Venue/hotels: Take a cab or ride-share from the airport

1. 1. Union Cab call – 608-242-2000
   2. Airport & Beyond – Transportation Services – 262-613-8294
   3. Madison Taxi call – 608-255-8294
   4. Lyft (rideshare) – download mobile app to your personal device
   5. Uber (rideshare) – download mobile app to your personal device
   6. Take the Madison Metro Bus
      • Use Google or Apple maps (example here) to find exact times to bus to desired destination
        1. Click on which time works best for you and the maps will tell you how to get to the bus stop and what stop to get off at.

Transit Options to get from Milwaukee or Chicago to Madison 

1. 1. Take the Badger Bus from MKE to Lake Street Stop
      • Need to select time and date of ticket use – tickets are only valid for that selection
      • Relevant Stops: Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Madison – UW campus – N Lake St.
      • Venue is about a 10-15 min walk from the drop off point, if your hotel is further than the venue or you have heavy luggage you may want to Uber
   2. Take the CoachUSA Shuttle from the Multi-Modal Center at ORD to Lake St. stop in Madison
      • CoachUSA Schedule & Tickets
      • Venue is about a 10-15 min walk from the drop off point, if your hotel is further than the venue or you have heavy luggage you may want to Uber

Things to do: 

1. Wisconsin State Capitol
2. Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3. University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
4. Picnic Point – Lakeshore Nature Preserve 
5. Chazen Museum of Art
6. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
7. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
8. Geology Museum
9. The Orpheum Theater
10. Comedy on State
11. Epic Campus
12. Allen Centennial Garden
13. National Mustard Museum (in neighboring Middleton, WI) 

Other websites:

• Downtown Madison: Stay informed about local events, businesses, and services in downtown Madison. This resource is particularly useful for those who plan to live or work in the city center.
• Destination Madison: This site offers extensive information on things to do, places to eat, and upcoming events in Madison. It’s a great way to explore what the city has to offer and to stay engaged with the local community.

Where to eat

See Map (price ranking from Yelp)

1. The Sett (inside Union South) – Quick ($)
2. The Rathskeller (inside Memorial Union) – Quick ($)
3. Strada (inside Memorial Union) – Quick ($)
4. Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street & Frances Street – Quick ($)
5. The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company – Sit Down ($$)
6. Nitty Gritty-Madison – Sit Down ($$)
7. Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry – Sit Down ($$)
8. Paul’s Pel’meni – Sit Down ($)
9. Gates & Brovi – Sit Down ($$)
10. Cento – Fancier Sit Down ($$)
11. Merchant Madison – Fancier Sit Down ($$)
12. Red Sushi – Fancier Sit Down ($$$)
13. Eno Vino Downtown – Fancier Sit Down ($$$)
14. Canteen Taco – Sit Down ($$)
15. Vintage Spirits & Grill – Sit Down ($$)
16. Parthenon Gyros – Sit Down ($$)
17. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers – Quick ($)
18. Colectivo Coffee – State Street – Quick ($)
19. Starbucks – Quick ($)
20. Bassett Street Brunch Club (close to Hampton Inn & DoubleTree)