JEREMY LOWE'S GUIDE TO MADISON, WISCONSIN:

Farmers Market - Bring your post wedding hangover to the famed Dane County Farmers Market, which takes place on Saturday morning on the streets surrounding the State Capital. Cure the hangover with a black cold brew from the adjacent Wonderstate Coffee.

Biking - Madison is very bike friendly. It was certified as a Platinum-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Hop on a bike-share and ride around the lake or challenge your quads with a ride up Bascom Hill.

** wear a helmet **

Explore Waunakee, Wisconsin – the only Waunakee in the world. While visiting Katie’s hometown, get a breakfast sandwich at M-N-M’s Coffeehouse and make sure to take a photo at the famed “Welcome to Waunakee” sign on your way in/out of town.

Terrace at Memorial Union - if you think you’ve experienced Happy Hour, you’re wrong. Come to the Union at University of Wisconsin about an hour/two before sunset, get a pitcher or two of beer, have a brat and maybe some ice cream. Thank me later.

Hilldale - if you forgot any essentials or are looking for the closest thing to the Westfield Century City, stop by this glorious mall. Also a great place to go if you’re in need of some Bartaco or University of Wisconsin merch

Visit the Botanical Gardens - if nature is your jam, you’ve got to visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. They are expansive and you might get lost finding the exit.

Culver’s - visit the house of Craig Culver and get custard, curds or a burger. Support the True Blue crew. Ask about the Custard of the Day.

State Street - this is where you want to go for a night out. Tons of college bars and you’ve got to visit Wando’s, where Clare Broadway famously worked. Cap off the night with a slice of Ian’s Pizza.

No shortage of good food but here are a few great spots:

Leopold’s - bookstore, bar and coffee shop. Your choice on what kind of visit you want it to be.

The Old Fashioned - 50 Wisconsin beers on tap and some of the best cheese curds

Eno Vino Downtown - it’s still summer, so get your rooftop fix in with some drinks at this beautiful spot overlooking the State Capital.

C’s in Middleton - Open for breakfast. A cheerful place where everybody knows your name.

Madison Sourdough - get there early because they sell out of pastries!

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