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Capitol Square

Madison, WI
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Ranked #3 of 44 attractions in Madison
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Chorley, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Pleasant open space around the Capitol allowing excellent views and photo opportunuties. Not much happening in immediate vicinity with little by way of restaurants or other facilities - in fact was very quiet business and tourist wise at time of visit - but still worth seeing - but don't miss visit to the Capitol itself or walk down to lake.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The square is great any time of year, but really comes alive during the Saturday morning farmer's market held there April through October (or maybe mid November?) Take your time and talk to the farmer's - this is the largest producer only market! If you spot Harmony Valley, stop by for some of the best spinach and tomatoes you will... More

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

There were many things to see and do around the square. The Capitol makes a nice backdrop for photos.

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See 3 more reviews by Xina365 for Madison
NYC
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Nothing to write home about. Just a square, always a bit empty looking, but there is a farmers' market on weekends in the summer. Definitely not a tourist attraction in itself though.

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Port Byron, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great restaurants and bars offering various menus to please all tastes. Interesting shops offering local cheeses and specialty shops with something for everyone.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Nice to walk in the day time. Good people watching. I would not do at night. Safer in the daytime. best time is Noon Hour

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See 4 more reviews by rd400 for Madison
USA
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7 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Wonderful place on a Saturday for the market. Lots of people, great crowd and energy. And the location along an isle between two bodies of water is one-of-a-kind.

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See 2 more reviews by kingofthemile for Madison
Okeechobee, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

The capitol is a must see if you visit Madison. Tours run daily and it's an impressive structure to say the least. You can get through it in an hour, which leaves you plenty of time to take in State Street, have lunch or dinner at The Old Fashioned, walk to the Monona Terrace or visit other Madison area attractions.

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Rochester, Minnesota
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3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

The capitol square is beautiful, some nice shops and just a great place to stop and have a cup of coffee. when the farmers market is out there it is even better. had a nice view of the capitol and the square from where we dined

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Racine, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This is a MUST - even if you do nothing else in Madison on a Saturday. Veggies, fruit, flowers, bread.

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