5 days in Madison Itinerary

Madison might be the capital of Wisconsin, but students rather than politicians give the city its identity.

Change things up with these side-trips from Madison: Milwaukee (Milwaukee Art Museum, Harley-Davidson Museum, &more), Galena (River Bend Gallery, Root Beer Revelry, &more) and Spring Green (The House on the Rock & Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center ). There's lots more to do: ponder the world of politics at Wisconsin State Capitol, brush up on your military savvy at Wisconsin Veterans Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and look for all kinds of wild species at University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Madison online trip itinerary planner.

In October in Madison, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 43°F at night.