Garden Expo is held in Madison, Wisconsin, a fun and friendly city surrounded by lakes and farmland. Madison is home to the state capitol, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and many other unique attractions. For more information on Madison’s hospitality, look to the following resources.
Great Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmadison.com
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
www.greatermadisonchamber.com
Driving Directions:
The Alliant Energy Center is located on the southern edge of Madison, just off Hwy. 12 & 18 (Beltline), at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way on John Nolen Dr. between Olin Ave. and Rimrock Rd. From the Beltline, the big white dome roof of the Coliseum building is easy to recognize.
alliantenergycenter.com
608-267-3976
From the north on I-90/94:
Where I-90 and I-94 split, stay on I-90 to Chicago and Janesville
— not I-94 to Milwaukee. After four miles, take exit #142A onto Hwy. 12/18 (Beltline) west to Madison. After five miles, take the John Nolen Dr. exit (#263). Proceed as above.
From the south on I-90:
Exit #142A onto Hwy. 12/18, proceed as above.
From the east on I-94:
At Madison, take I-90 to Janesville and Chicago; then proceed as above.
From the west:
Take Hwy. 12/18 (Beltline) going east. Exit at Rimrock Road (#262).
Garden Expo Bus Tours
If you are planning to organize a bus tour to Garden Expo, please contact Tracy Ihm at 608-265-3854 for more information regarding discounted advance group ticket sales. We will mail your tickets, along with a complimentary bus parking permit, if you pre-purchase tickets by January 31.
Madison Hotels
South
- Clarion Suites | 608-284-1234 (Ask for group rates)
Sheraton – 1/2 mile | 608-251-2300 (Ask for group rates)
Holiday Inn Express – 1/2 mile | 608-255-7400
Super 8 Motel – 2 miles | 608-258-8882
Days Inn – 5 miles | 608-223-1800
America’s Best Value Inn – 7 miles | 608-226-9999 (Ask for group rates)
Downtown
- Best Western Inn on the Park – 3 miles | 608-257-8811
The Campus Inn – 3 miles | 608-257-4391
Doubletree Hotel Madison – 3 miles | 608-251-5511
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace – 3 miles | 608-255-5100
Hyatt Place – 3 miles | 608-257-2700
Madison Concourse Hotel – 3 miles | 608-257-6000
Mansion Hill Inn – 3 miles | 608-255-3999
Best Western Inn Tower – 5 miles | 608-233-8778
West
- AmericInn – 7 miles | 608-662-1990 (Ask for group rates)
Best Western-West Towne Suites – 8 miles | 608-833-4200
Hampton Inn & Suites – 9 miles | 608-271-0200
Homewood Suites – 9 miles | 608-271-0200
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – 10 miles | 608-826-0500
Marriott Madison – 10 miles | 608-831-2000
Hilton Garden Inn – 11 miles | 608-831-2220
Comfort Suites – 11 miles | 608-836-3033
Courtyard by Marriott – 11 miles | 608-203-0100
Residence Inn – 11 miles | 608-662-1100
Fairfield Inn & Suites – 11 miles | 608-831-1400
East
- Country Inn & Suites – 4 miles | 608-221-0055
Sleep Inn & Suites – 6 miles | 608-221-8100
Magnuson Grand Hotel – 6 miles | 608-224-1500
Howard Johnson Plaza – 7 miles | 608-244-2481
Crowne Plaza Hotel Madison – 8 miles | 608-244-4703
Courtyard by Marriott – 8 miles | 608-661-8100
Baymont Inn & Suites – 8 Miles | 608-241-3861
Fairfield Inn & Suites – 8 miles | 608-661-2700
Cambria Suites – 10 miles | 608-241-7070 (Ask for group rates)
Best Western East Town Suites – 12 miles | 608-244-2020
Grand Stay Residential Suites – 12 miles | 608-241-2500
Staybridge Suites – 12 miles | 608-241-2300
Comfort Inn and Suites – 13 miles | 408-244-6265
Hampton Inn-East Towne Mall – 13 miles | 608-244-9400
Super 8 Motel – 13 miles | 608-249-5300
La Quinta Inn & Suites – 14 miles | 608-245-0123
This list is provided for informational purposes only. Garden Expo does not endorse the quality, location, amenities or cost of any of these establishments.
