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Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus on
the shore of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin!
A virtual tour of the campus and its environs, a brief history, and a
description of its academic and research missions can be found in the
campus profile
(http://www.uc.wisc.edu/profile/index.html).
Maps of the area:
• Simplified campus map emphasizing the conference centers and showing
the lakeshore path (in PDF):
http://conferencing.uwex.edu/campusmap_bw.pdf
• Resizable campus map with complete building index, that lets you
zoom in to the part of the map you need:
http://uwbadgers.com/maps/
• Downtown Madison map (in PDF)
http://www.visitmadison.com/uploads/media/DOWNTOWN_MAP_2001.pdf
• City of Madison overview map (main streets only; in PDF)
http://www.visitmadison.com/uploads/media/MADISON_MAP_2002.pdf
• MAPQUEST for the Greater Madison Area
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=search&countryid
=250&addtohistory=&country=US&address=&city=Madison&state
=WI&zipcode=&submit=Get+Map
And some links for general information about campus and
the Madison area:
• The UW-Madison site is http://www.wisc.edu/
• The campus conference-centers site is http://conferencing.uwex.edu/centers.cfm
• The official Madison visitors guide from the Convention and Visitors
Bureau: http://www.visitmadison.com/
• The recreation and tourism site from the City of Madison: http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/recTourism.html
Where is the nearest currency exchange?
Where is the nearest liquor store?
Where are the nearest coffee shops?
Where are some good restaurants and bars?
Where are some good places to go shopping?
Where can I grab a quick bite to eat?
Where are the nearest bookstores?
Where is the nearest drug store?
Where is the nearest grocery store?
Where is the nearest Post Office?
What are the smoking regulations?
Where can I get driving instructions for arriving by
car?
What can you tell me about Madison's airport?
What car rentals are available at the Madison airport?
How can I catch a taxi in Madison?
What about city bus service in Madison?
What long-distance bus service is available?
What is the weather like in Madison in Madison?
Where is the nearest currency exchange?
Since Madison is not particularly near an international border and does not have an international airport, currency exchange is not an easy service to obtain in Madison. International guests should either exchange currency before travelling, or at the international airport before connecting to Madison.
One downtown bank that offers currency exchange services is US Bank Madison, at 1 S. Pinckney on the Capitol Square (608-252-4000). Non-members must use cash, and a service fee is charged.
Another option is Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), which take most major credit cards, but not all, and the fees may be high. There are ATMs in Memorial Union and at various locations along State Street.
For the latest exchange rates, check out the universal currency converter web site at http://www.xe.com/ucc/.
Where is the nearest liquor store?
- Badger Liquor, 402 State Street
- Riley's Wines of the World, 402 W. Gorham
- Vineyard Liquor, 626 University Ave.
- University Avenue Liquor, 525 University Ave.
Note: After 9PM, liquor can no longer be purchased in stores.
Where are the nearest coffee shops?
- Steep & Brew, 544 State Street
- A Room of One's Own, 307 W. Johnson
- Michelangelo's Coffee House, 114 State Street
- Starbucks, 661 State Street
Where are some good restaurants and bars?
Where are some good places to go shopping?
Where can I grab a quick bite to eat?
The Memorial Union has several options for a quick bite:
- The Daily Scoop, first-floor commons: cold sandwiches, soup, chili, salads, snacks, fresh bakery, Babcock ice cream, gourmet coffee, beverages and more.
- Der Rathskeller, first-floor center with seating: quick-serve grilled specialties, breakfast sandwiches & omelets, Mexican entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, beverages and more.
- The just-renovated Lakefront on Langdon restaurant, first floor: appetizers, grilled wraps, pizza, made-to-order stirfry, homemade classics, a soup and salad bar, gourmet coffee, beverages, and dessert.
- Brat Stand, on the Terrace (outdoors, available only during warm weather): bratwurst, burgers, corn on the cob.
In the spring and summer, also check out the food carts on Library Mall.
Where are the nearest bookstores?
The State Street area boasts a delightful selection of specialty and used books, as well as the university's own book store.
- University Books (http://www.univbkstr.com/cgi-bin/ubs.storefront), 711 State Street, across from Memorial Library
- Paul's Book Store, 670 State Street, used books
- Avol's Book Store, 315 W. Gorham (was Canterbury Booksellers until earlier this year), used books
- Rainbow Bookstore Coop (http://www.rainbowbookstore.org/), 426 W. Gilman, radical leftist bookstore
- A Room of One's Own (http://www.roomofonesown.com/), 307 W. Johnson, feminist bookstore and coffeehouse
- MORE BOOKS!, 310 State Street, used books specializing in science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and mysteries
- BOOKWORKS, 109 State Street, used books
Where is the nearest drug store?
The nearest drug store to get a prescription filled is Community Pharmacy (http://www.communitypharmacy.coop/) at 341 State Street, 608-251-3242.
For over-the-counter medications and other convenience-store amenities, there is a Walgreens at 676 State Street.
Where is the nearest grocery store?
There are a couple of small grocery stores near campus:
- Stop & Shop Grocery, 501 State Street
- Campus Center Foods, 626 University
Where is the nearest Post Office?
The nearest U.S. Post Office branch is at 22 University Square, on the Lake Street side of the square.
What are the smoking regulations?
All buildings on campus are non-smoking, nor is smoking permitted within 25 feet of building entrances. Restaurants and bars that make more than 50% of their revenue from food are also smoke-free by a Madison ordinance that is currently being phased in; other bars may allow smoking.
Where can I get driving instructions for arriving by car?
Location and Directions for the Pyle Center (main conference venue): http://conferencing.uwex.edu/pyle.cfm?pyle=4#directions
Location and Directions for Howard Johnson (lodging): http://www.hjplazamadison.com/directions.htm
What can you tell me about Madison's airport?
Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport, http://www.co.dane.wi.us/airport/. The airport is on Madison 's northeast side, taking about 15-30 minutes by car from The Pyle Center, depending on traffic. Airlines serving Madison include Northwest, United Express, Midwest Express, American Eagle (American), Comair (Delta), and Skyway (Midwest Express), Continental Express, Chicago Express (ATA).
What car rentals are available at the Madison airport?
Car rental establishments at the airport include the following:
Enterprise |
(608) 661-4900 |
(800) 325-8007 |
AVIS |
(608) 242-2442 |
(800) 831-2847 |
Hertz |
(608) 241-3803 |
(800) 654-3131 |
National |
(608) 249-1614 |
(800) 227-7368 |
However, unless you are planning to do any driving outside of Madison, you may want to consider using taxis and public transit. A taxi is the best option from the airport to your lodging. From the conference center, much of campus and downtown Madison is within walking distance, or certainly within reach of city buses.
How can I catch a taxi in Madison?
There are taxi stands at the airport and at the Pyle Center. However, while there are often taxis waiting at the airport, there is no guarantee that a taxi will be at the Pyle Center when you want one. Furthermore, you are unlikely to be able to flag down a taxi anywhere else in Madison on the spur of the moment. The best bet is to call to arrange for taxi pick-up at least 20 minutes in advance.
Badger
Cab, 608-256-5566
Madison Taxi, 608-258-7458
Union Cab, 608-242-2000
What about city bus service in
Madison?
Madison Metro city bus service operates several lines that come within a block of the Pyle Center. The fare is US $1.50, which also entitles you to ask for a transfer that will let you take two more rides within an hour and a half. For maps and schedules see the Madison Metro web site at http://www.mymetrobus.com/.
What long-distance bus service is available?
Daily bus service is offered between Madison and Milwaukee and between Madison and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. These buses stop on Langdon Street between the Memorial Union and The Pyle Center.
Badger Bus to and from downtown Milwaukee and Milwaukee 's Mitchell Field Airport. Downtown Milwaukee is about a 2-hour trip by bus, while the airport is a little over 2 1/2 hours away. 608-255-6771
VanGalder Bus serves Chicago O'Hare and stops in between Madison and Chicago. It's about a 3 1/2 hour bus trip to O'Hare from The Pyle Center. 608-257-8983 or 800-747-0994
Greyhound Bus also serves Madison. The depot is located at 2 S. Bedford Street on the corner of S. Bedford and W. Washington Avenue. It is about 10 blocks from The Pyle Center. 608-257-3050 or 800-231-2222 (fare and schedule information)
What is the weather like in Madison in Madison?
A good website for current Madison-area forecasts and radar is http://www.channel3000.com/weather/.
Web Content created by by Joanne Juhnke, Data Program and Library Service in January, 2003. Used with permission. Original page here.
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