Babcock Dairy, Madison

National GeographicOct 20

The capital of Wisconsin has independent bookstores, great restaurants, and easy access to nature—not to mention a rabid college football culture.

Ice cream named after a UW researcher

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Dane County Farmers’ MarketMarketTakes over the streets near the capitol on Saturdays
Capital City State TrailTrail17-mile-long path lined with blossoming trees in spring
University of Wisconsin Memorial Union TerraceSightLocals relax over beer, wine, or Babcock Dairy ice cream
Babcock DairyIce cream shopIce cream named after a UW researcher
FromaginationRestaurantOffers more than 110 types of Wisconsin artisan cheeses
Public ParkingBarJames Beard-nominated cocktail bar
Lola’sRestaurantCocktail bar
BCyclePlaceConvenient bike-share stations accessed via smartphone app
Café CodaBar
The Bur OakRestaurant

Babcock Dairy