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    Beauty Queens
    Jan B.

    In the world of exhibition, engagement and experiential marketing - there is nothing more experiential than World Dairy Expo. These cows excite me! And where you can have ice cream and all kinds of other dairy treats while attending an expo - it's a win-win. This is all about the farmer and for a city girl - I tip my hat to each and every one of you.

    Halestorm opening for Godsmack.  Amazing show.
    Thomas T.

    Not a bad place for a concert. A bit dated, it lacks modern conveniences regarding concessions and stuff. Also, there are no suites - not like I'd be spending that kind of money, but I know those can be attractive to some. Ample parking and friendly staff. It gets the job done.

    Steven T.

    America on tap 2015 was on 3/7/2015. The venue was a great idea but poorly executed. The venue was way over booked and the line must have had 6000 people for such a small building. See my pictures. The lines were so long and you could not move. The blue shirt fucks acted like they were inconvenienced by the massive crowd and just took there time and made everything worse. Any worm body would do for working the venue. The booths had no information posted about the beers that were offered so every had to stop and ask about the beers to people who knew nothing about the beers. It was a comedy of errors in action and I'm in a front row seat just watching. I watched booths closing down half way through because of the fest. Lines were 6 people wide for one booth. The booths were at both ends and the lines blended into each other so it was chaos, you had to walk sideways through the the lines to get around and push through people. What a joke of an event and if you were there you know what I'm saying, I'm posting pictures.

    Bratfest Entrance
    Otis H.

    Each year the World's largest Brat Fest is hosted by Alliant Energy Center. The have adequate space and parking for such a large multi-day event. Even though you can't tell if their staff of the event's staff are the ones operating the disabled carts to transport people or guide people to parking or provide assistance, its appreciated. The Brat Fest was full of brats, people and music. 3 Things you can expect here, in addition they had amusement park rides and food. The freshest mini donuts, they were burning through the bag...BUT OH SO DELICIOUS! We only attended one day and spent way more money for 4 brats and 3 drinks($21) than any normal person should, part of the reason it was worth it was because I was able to spend time with my family! Thanks Alliant & Brat Fest!

    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ~Learn what it does and can do for the community plus you.
    Joyce G.

    From graduation to Expos to the Ludacris concert to World Dairy Expo to the Circus at the Coliseum portion this is the place to get everyone together and make it happen. We've never had catering done so I don't know if they offer it. Space rental is about equivalent to what the UW charges. Parking can be designated as free or paid but there's an outline of what type of event gets this. I appreciate the street light that has been installed in lieu of sheriff's directing traffic - the automated lights are weight sensitive so if 1 or 1,000 need to enter and exit the Center ... Madison makes it work. Easy enough to get to from a Bike path. Across from the Dept. of Revenue. Across the over path from Badger Bowl and a gas station. Same exit as Sheraton on John Nolen and the Clareon Suites. Which the suites are next door and on Rimrock. 5 stars for being accessible from 2 exits: Rimrock & John Nolen. Parking is ALWAYS always CASH.

    New Holland pavilion
    Chy R.

    I've been to only a handful of events here but every time the staff have always been curious, bathrooms are easy to locate, and the space is generally well laid out for each event. Special events parking are reasonable (we paid $7) and again, the attendants working in the toll booths have always been very pleasant. The new Holland Pavilions at the Alliant Energy Center is a beautiful new addition with well maintained and clean bathrooms.

    MadCaps 2015-2016 Season Opener against the Green Bay Gamblers!
    Stacey L.

    I've been to the Alliant Energy Center many, many times throughout my life. I still call it the Coliseum 97% of the time. It was the site of my first concert (Boyz II Men and Brandy), I used to run wild through the halls while my little brother had hockey practice or a game, I've been to the lumberjack games and Brat Fest outside, and even seen presidential hopefuls speak in the convention center. My most recent couple of trips have been for hockey, supporting our new Madison Capitols team. The games I've been to haven't been super well attended, but it's fun nonetheless, maybe because it reminds me of when I would go as a kid and roam the place like I owned it. Concessions are moderately priced - I believe it's $4.50 for a soft pretzel with cheese, and a similar price for a soda - not cheap, but also not nearly as high as many similar venues. The beer is where they get you ($6 for a 12oz can), but if you're heading to a Capitols game you can take advantage of their $1 beer nights. You're not going to get anything fancy when you attend an event on the Alliant grounds, but I've never had a bad time there. Embrace the dated, 60s quality of the Coliseum and enjoy a big-ticket outing for a pretty reasonable price.

    Brad Paisley Concert 2/5/2016
    Kao V.

    This review is for the Coliseum and not the Expo Center. With that said, this was the first time I've been inside the Coliseum. Parking is $7. The attendant said, "Go to the right, to the West Lobby" when we asked where to redeem my Groupon voucher. Follow the signs to "Advanced Tickets." there are plenty of parking on the west parking lot and will call is through the doors. There will be plenty of signs and easy to follow. In addition, the Coliseum is very easy to navigate. There are only 3 stories. There were no long stairs, thank goodness. While inside, it seemed a tad dated but clean. There are plenty of men's and women's restrooms on each floor. I just wished there were hand rails when going up to the nose bleeds section. I felt bad for the older women that took almost 10 minutes to walk down or the guys that tripped walking up and almost fell backwards. All in all, the sound quality at the event was crystal clear. The seating was comfortable for me; no cup holders. I can't imagine how it would be like for someone with long legs though. I'm looking forward to more events at the Coliseum.

    Jess N.

    This is a good event space for lots of different types of events. I've been here for a variety of events over the years. It has lots of parking for attendees and a couple of entrances to queue long lines of people into the building. There are multiple concession areas around the building. Lines at concession areas tend to be long and slow moving. They do serve food, soda, beer, etc. The restrooms are ok, but show their age and years of wear and tear. The location is fantastic in town and the size of the space is great for larger events. I've been to some of their summertime outdoor events. Nice area outside for music events and the annual Bratfest event.

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    I was here once, for a comic con. It was okay, I guess. The security was ridiculously over the top and the layout was a bit weird.

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    Madison Local Motive

    Madison Local Motive

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    After dining next door, we wanted to have a night cap nearby and Madison Local Motive, which is a…read moretrain car turned bar, was highly recommended, so we popped over. The space is two cars, with one set up as a full-time bar, and the other a mixed space that was a dance club on the night we visited. The bar car was super cute and quaint, but also tight and cramped, especially with a crowd. The car is set up with a single person bar towards the back, and lounge seating along one side leaving small space for folks to walk and wait for the bar. The other car had the bar up front and the dance floor and seating in the back. This car had a cover, so we just did cocktails and lounged a bit in the bar car. The single bartender, while he was friendly and made a good cocktail, created a backlog of folks waiting for drinks. We waited 10 minutes in a single file line for our cocktails. I went with the espresso martini, and my pal got an old fashioned. Both tasty, but the glassware was wayyyyy too small. The line never cleared, so we did one and done unfortunately. The concept is great, but execution is lacking. I know there is limited space, but the current layout and function is not the greatest, especially on the cocktail car side of things. Overall, it was cool to experience and now we can say we have done it.

    This place is super cute! With one bartender and craft cocktails, you might wait a bit for your…read moredrink, but it is worth it. The location is perfect for Kohl Center events, It's really comfortable and nicely decorated.

    Monona Terrace Community And Convention Center - Auditorium

    Monona Terrace Community And Convention Center

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    Capitol

    I took the tour here and it was really cool to see! Our tour guide was super friendly and very…read moreinformative. We got to see a lot of the building and learn all about the architecture and some of the reasoning behind it. If you're visiting or just looking for something fun to do I definitely recommend checking it out!

    I did the Monona Terrace tour in the middle of a 3 day Frank Lloyd Wright themed trip to Wisconsin…read more While the tour was interesting it was a bit underwhelming compared to my tours of Taliesin, Unitarian Meeting House and SC Johnson administration building and Research Tower. The tour is reasonably priced, although I did end up paying $6 for parking at Monoma Terrace. Check-in for the tour is in the gift shop which is nicely set up with a nice selection of Frank Lloyd Wright items, Madison items and some other items. I ended up as the only one on my tour so I got a very nice one on one experience. My tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and personable. I did get a nice tour through the various parts of the Community and Convention Center; they were setting up for a number of college graduations. The center has a wide variety of rooms and areas, including a great plaza and garden on the roof. The center takes advantage of its lake front location and in true Wright fashion it brings the outside into the building in interesting and effective ways. Monona Terrace went through a number of designs and intended purposes during Frank Lloyd Wright's lifetime, unfortunately it was not built until well after his death so while the outside follows closely to Wright's designs the interior was revised by members of the Taliesin Fellowship, the result is a very nice building and one that seems to work very well, but it seems to be missing a bit of the Frank Lloyd Wright magic and wow factor. There are a couple of places where there is a bit of that sparkle, but as a Frank Lloyd Wright tour it falls a bit short for me. If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright completist or have some extra time Monona Terrace is worth a visit, but if you are planning a trip for the Frank Llyod Wright Wisconsin trail and need to prioritize other site might be worth considering.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central - Double Queen bedded guestrooms are a great option for friends and family traveling together.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central

    (45 reviews)

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    If you follow me you know I give all Holiday Inn hotels a 3 star rating. It would need to be an…read moreabove and beyond to get a 4 and a disappointment to get a 2. So my 3 stars for this hotel is nothing bad. The hotel seems fairly new. The rooms are done in the current decor for this chain. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly. Even during the COVID era the pool and fitness room are open. The hotel is right off the freeway with many restaurants to choose from within a short drive. Pizzeria Uno is right across the street. Ok, so I have to say one bad thing to make this review legit. Once in awhile you may hear a truck on the freeway. It's not like a constant roar of traffic but more of a deceleration for the ramp. That's the only negative I had. Therefore, the next time I am in Madison I will probably be staying here again.

    I cannot say enough good things about the staff this hotel. They are professional, genuinely…read morecaring, friendly and do not hesitate to go above and beyond. They truly offer a 5 star level of service. On the first day of my 5 day visit I had an accident and broke my ankle. The front desk staff received and fulled assembled (competently, I might add) the knee scooter my family had delivered to the hotel and brought it up to me. And expressed multiple times how happy they were to be able to help. They also thoughfully provided me with extra towels, extra pillows for elevating my ankle, and a shower stool. They also called my when my delivery from Walmart arrived and delived that to my door as well. They shuttled me (and my scooter) back and forth to Epic the rest of the week, and the shuttle drivers are outstanding. Each of them kind, funny and great to talk to, as well as fantastic at making sure I felt safe entering and exiting the vechicle in my hobbled state. I would like to give a special shout out to Sean, who saw me rearranging my car in preparation to travel in the parking lot and immediately approached me to make sure I was getting the assistance I needed. He packed all of my stuff on the lugged cart for me, brought it down to the parking lot and packed my car up for me as well, checking with me for the location I wanted each item. I have stayed a lot of places in my time, and I have never seen a hotel staff shine so brightly. And they were also kind and friendly with each other, I was able to watch them working a few times while I waited (briefly- they are also fast) and their coordination and teamwork was obvious. I am so glad I got a chance to speak the manager about her wonderful team. Additionally, my room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the amenities were very nice. Another thing, I was on the 2nd floor of a packed house and it was QUIET. Though I was tired after my crazy week, I almost didn't want to go home due to the hotel staff making things as easy for me as possible. THANK YOU, Holiday Inn and Suites Madison Central.

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