Madison Wisconsin Attractions and Activities

Centrally located near many Madison Wisconsin attractions and the University of Wisconsin, GrandStay Residential Suites is the perfect place to stay during your next trip to Madison. Visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Henry Vilas Zoo, De Jope Bingo and Entertainment, the Overture Center for the Arts or take advantage of a complimentary pass to the exclusive Princeton Club. Madison Wisconsin offers a wide range of activities including outdoor recreation, cultural offerings, and distinctive restaurants and shopping. Take advantage of all that we have to offer.

University of Wisconsin:

Wisconsin is widely regarded as one of the great college campuses in America. Covering 933 acres between Lake Mendota and Monona, U.W. consists of brick and limestone buildings, museums, technology centers, and the famed Wisconsin Union Terrace. Guided tours of the campus are offered Monday-Friday at 3:00 p.m., and weekends at noon.

Overture Center for the Arts:

The Overture Center has a long history in Madison and has gone through some renovations. They offer concerts, ballets, theatre, symphonies, and other performing arts. The ticket office is open from 11:00 - 5:30 M-F; and 11:00 - 2:00 on Saturdays. The information desk in the Overture Center is a great place to get information about all of Madison. It's open 10:30 - 5:30 M-F. Be sure to look at the tour schedule.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens:

This beautiful Wisconsin attraction recently received the 2005 Award for Garden Excellence from the American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA). This highly esteemed honor is given out to only one public garden per year. Olbrich offers free parking, a gift shop, and schedules special events and exhibits throughout the year. They also offer wedding and reception packages. The gardens are open from 8:00 - 8:00 April through September, and 9:00 - 4:00 October through March.

Henry Vilas Zoo:

The Henry Vilas Zoo began as a family enterprise in 1911. The Vilas family donated the land with a stipulation that the zoo always remain admission-free. It's a condition that has been honored to this day - even the parking is free! The zoo is open year-round from 9:30 - 5:00 each day. Children's parties can be arranged for ahead of time, and there is a Children's Zoo on the property.

DeJope Bingo and Entertainment:

This entertainment center is owned and operated by the Ho-Chunk Nation, one of the largest remaining indigenous Nations in America. They offer bingo, slot machines, and entertainment. DeJope is open from 9:00am - 12:00am Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 9:00am - 11:00pm Tuesdays, and 9:00am-2:00am on Friday and Saturday nights.

Princeton Club – Madison East

A Complimentary pass is included to the exclusive Princeton Club with a stay at the GrandStay Residential Suites in Madison Wisconsin. Attend a variety of group exercise classes, water aerobics or schedule an appointment with one of our massage therapists. The Princeton Club is open 24 hours a day and offers free child care.