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), 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.
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, the white dome roof of the Coliseum building is visible on the right. Take the John Nolen Dr. exit.
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 or Exit #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 advance group ticket sales. We will mail your tickets, along with a complimentary bus parking permit, if you pre-purchase tickets by January 31.
Disabled Transporation Services
Click here for a listing (PDF format) of Madison Taxi Services and Transportation Services for Disabled.
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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
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
The Edgewater Hotel – 3 miles | 608-256-9071
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
Wingate Inn – 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.
