Monona Terrace – Things To Do With Your Team

Madison is a bustling city, partly because of the University of Wisconsin’s campus, that’s located there. The other main reason for its liveliness is that it’s the state’s capital and second largest city. The city is known for its lakes, restaurants, and entertainment options. All of these are available to you when you and your team have a tournament at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. In fact, the convention center resides directly next to Lake Monona. You can take a breather from the action and enjoy a nice lakefront view just by walking out the door.

 

Things to Do

Madison Children’s Museum

Fun and exploration is the name of the game at Madison Children’s Museum. The activities offered are guaranteed to keep your team busy through fun and thought-provoking exhibits. Step foot in an authentic log cabin that was built in 1838. Try living like someone from the 1800s and churn butter, write with quill pens, work a two man saw, fetch water from the well, and take part in other activities. Play in a recreation of famous architect Frank Lloyd’s childhood bedroom. While it may not be an accurate depiction of his bedroom, you can find tons of stuff to do. Print something at the printing press, complete a blueprint, assemble stained glass windows, race iceboats across a lake, and more.

Another room of the museum is all about art. They provide various supplies that you can use to create your own creative masterpiece. If it’s a nice day, head to Rooftop Ramble to meet the museum’s chickens. Continue to enjoy the nice weather by dipping your feet into the pond or check out the flowers in the rooftop garden. Anyone who likes running around should stop by the Wildernest. Equipped with a rope tunnel, climbing structures, slide, and playhouse, Wildernest is the perfect place to use some energy. You can receive group rates if you bring 10 or more people to the museum. 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703

 

Wisconsin Historical Museum

The Wisconsin Historical Museum is the place to go if you’re curious about the state’s fascinating past. Take a break from Monona Terrace and learn about Wisconsin. The museum starts its history lesson back in time when the Native Americans were the only ones to occupy the lands. You can get a really clear picture as to how they lived their lives through the artifacts collected. Clothing, moccasins, houses, tools, and weapons are all on display. Exhibits about the interactions and relationship between the Native Americans and European settlers continue the progression through time.

The development of Wisconsin and the exploration of the frontier is another topic the museum presents. You can see the equipment surveyors used while traveling through the territory to see what was out there. Observe mining equipment and minerals, how farmers lived and worked, and how important smelting became in Wisconsin. Historic cars from the Wisconsin native business, the Kissel Motor Car Company, are also housed in the museum. 30 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703

 

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Pay your respects and honor Wisconsin’s veterans by visiting the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. The time span covered in these galleries ranges from the Civil War to present day. You can stand next to full size model soldiers as they march into battle, wearing their uniforms and carrying their weapons. The museum satisfies anyone with an interest in guns and warfare technology. You can trace the evolution of firearms and equipment through the wars and see how much everything has changed over the centuries. Tanks, planes, and helicopters are also showcased! Some more good news, the museum is totally free. Take your team to a trip through time and teach them just how brave soldiers are at Wisconsin Veterans Museum. 30 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703

 

Wisconsin State Capitol Building

The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is a centerpiece of Madison. You’ll undoubtedly catch a glimpse of it while you’re in Madison since many attractions and restaurants are located nearby. Only a short walk from Monona Terrace, the capitol building delivers insight into the rich government history of Wisconsin. Guided tours are held seven days a week. Mondays through Saturdays have six time slots, while Sunday only has three. You can also elect to take a self-guided tour, but if you choose this option, you might miss out on some of the interesting tidbits about the Capitol and Wisconsin’s history.

What sets the Wisconsin State Capitol apart from other state capitols is the granite dome. It is the only one in all of the United States. Make sure to get some pictures of this special architectural feature. Inside, you can check out the display of 43 different stones from all around the world. There are also beautiful glass mosaics and hand carved furniture. When visiting during the summer, you can stop by the observation deck and get treated to views of surrounding lakes and buildings. 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53702

 

Escape This

Hailed as Madison’s best escape room experience, Escape This provides your team with perplexing puzzles and clues. The best part is, that it’s nearby by Monona Terrace. The only way you’re going to make it out in less than 60 minutes is if you work together. Escape This has four room selections available with one more on the way. Each room has their own special theme and sets of clues. You can be a part of Sherlock Holmes’ crazy antics, search for treasure in an Egyptian tomb, or lost in a strange Wonderland. The fourth room is for adults only, so it most likely won’t be a viable option. The other three rooms are right up your team’s alley though. 120 E Wilson St #2, Madison, WI 53703

 

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Places to Eat

Short Stack Eatery

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This fact is what Short Stack Eatery lives by. They’re open from early morning until midnight most days, and serve breakfast the entire time making it a convenient place to stop by after you finish up at Monona Terrace.

Anyone feeling adventurous can order a dish by the name of The Blind. This meal changes every day, and you have no idea what you’re getting until the server puts it in front of you. It’s only $7, but if you chicken out and ask what it is, it’s $11. Don’t worry though; you don’t need to order a mystery meal. Short Stack Eatery cooks a lot of awesome dishes you don’t normally see. You have options like sweet potato oatmeal pancakes or regular buttermilk style, pecan streusel French toast, and pulled pork and cheesy grits are just three of the many choices. 301 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

 

Ian’s Pizza

You won’t find the strange, but delicious pizzas recipes Ian’s Pizza makes anywhere else in Madison. Sure, you can build your own pizza or order one of the classic pies with common toppings, but then you’d be missing out on the experience. Ian’s Pizza has awesome one of a kind pizza. Their most popular one is the mac and cheese pie. Some other notable mentions are smoked brisket and tater tots, buffalo chicken, and quesadilla pizza. All in all, Ian’s cooks 15 original pizzas, all of which you are going to want to try. 100 State St, Madison, WI 53703

 

The Old Fashioned

Even the pickiest of eaters is going to be happy eating at The Old Fashioned. Their menu consists of a lot of sandwiches and burgers. Large portions of soups and salads can be a meal by itself. Every day after four in the afternoon, The Old Fashioned offers nightly specials. Check their menu online to see what meals they will be serving on a particular day to figure out when you want to go. 23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

 

Great Dane

A restaurant that specializes in American classics, Great Dane is sure to be a hit with the team. Start things off with some chicken wings, nachos, or one of the other appetizers. Like any American eatery, Great Dane serves burgers and sandwiches, but the other entrees they cook are definitely worth ordering. Meatloaf, ribeye, and fried chicken are very tempting choices, and those are just three off of Great Dane’s big menu. This is the perfect place to go after working up an appetite over at Monona Terrace. 123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703

 

Your trip to Madison will be nothing short of amazing. The whole team is going to have fun from beginning to end. All of the attractions and restaurants near the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center can keep your team entertained and well fed without having to walk very far.