Madison, WI is a fantastic place to visit, whether for work or vacation. It is our hope that you find plenty of work and play opportunities! Madison is a family-friendly city, and ProComm 2017 will be in the heart of it all.
Our conference facilities are at the University of Wisconsin-Madison‘s Pyle Center, lakeside. Our conference will be held on the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus, right on the shore. The conference will be held at the Pyle Center, located at 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706. map
Conference hotel rooms will be available at the Lowell and the Hampton Inn (both within two blocks of the venue). We are also within steps of the famous Der Rathskeller, the Student Union Terrace gathering place (shown below, foreground). There’s a great video about the Rathskeller.
City of Madison general information: https://www.cityofmadison.com/
Restaurants:
Madison is a well-known foodie destination, from local breweries, vegetarian, farm-to-table, supper clubs and more. Here are a few favorites near our venue.
- The Old Fashioned (15 minute leisurely walk from our venue, fun dining and drinks with Wisconsin flair)
- L’Etoile (15 minute leisurely walk from our venue, high end lovely dining)
- Porta Bella’s (5 minute easy walk from our venue, crazy baroque interior, italian food)
- Ian’s Pizza (two locations, both about four blocks from venue. Experience the famous Mac n Cheese Pizza! It’s even been in Bon Appetit.)
- Here is a complete listing of the many, many places to dine in easy distance of our venue: DownTown Madison Dining
- Check out the many fantastic food carts, most within one block of our venue
Around Madison:
Madison has much to offer visitors. https://www.cityofmadison.com/visit-play/attractions
- Wisconsin State Capitol Building (tours often available, but you can visit any time during working hours, about a 15 minute walk from our venue)
- Frank Lloyd Wright fans have several options in Madison and also try to see Taliesen in Spring Green
- Chazen Musem of Art (one block from our venue)
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Henry Vilas Zoo (free)
- State Historical Museum (about a 15 minute easy walk from our venue, free but donations accepted)
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum (about a 15 minute easy walk from our venue, free but donations accepted)
- Wisconsin Historical Society (one block from our venue, free)
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (about four blocks from our venue, free, and a great restaurant up top)
- Mustard Museum (across town, but worth the trip)
- Sundance Cinema (yes, THAT Sundance)
- Some of you are music buffs. live music listings Spruce Tree guitar/strings store
- More here: http://www.visitmadison.com/
Things to do with kids in Madison:
- http://www.madisonwithkids.com/
- Madison Children’s Museum (just up the street from our venue)
- Henry Vilas Zoo (free)
- Vitense Golfland (miniature golf extraordinaire, snack bar, pitch deck for adults, across town)
- Goodman Pool, City of Madison
Vacationing (before or after the conference):
- Wisconsin Dells (Waterpark Capital of the World! )
- Wisconsin State Parks
- American Players Theatre (One of the best companies around, and in an outdoor theatre! It’s about 45 minutes out of Madison.)
- House on the Rock (There is no explaining the wacky, wonderful House on the Rock. You just have to experience it. Give yourself a whole afternoon! Around 45 minutes out of town, just near the American Players Theatre.)