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VISIT.
SHOP. STAY.

Downtown
Destination

WHERE CAN YOU FIND HIP COFFEE SHOPS, UPSCALE BOUTIQUES,
VINTAGE HOME DÉCOR STORES, A MICROBREWERY, PAINTING
CLASSES, FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS, GOURMET DINING, AND
THE LARGEST CONTIGUOUS HISTORIC DISTRICT IN THE NATION?

LOOK NO FURTHER THAN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN MADISON,
WHERE SHOPPING, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT ABOUND.

WITH OVER 94% OF ALL join in on a game of trivia (Thursday Marketplace is located on the West
commercial spaces filled with nights at 6:30 PM), and maybe even end of downtown, where Madison is
unique and thriving businesses, catch a glimpse of their Brewmaster experiencing vast growth. There you
concocting the latest creation. will find fantastic restaurants, coffee
Downtown Madison is currently
Another new downtown business shops, home décor and clothing
seeing one of its all-time lowest
makes you feel like you’re stepping stores, sewing essentials, a pottery
vacancy rates.
directly onto the set of HGTV’s painting studio, and more!
NEW CHOICES “Fixer Upper.” As you enter Olde
SUPREME VARIETY
Several new businesses, from Tyme Marketplace at 801 W. Main
across different market sectors, St., you are sure to find one-of-a- If you think the West end of town
have joined the downtown commu- kind treasures for your home and is great, then you will be pleasantly
nity over the past few years. One garden. Olde Tyme Marketplace surprised to find that there is still
of the newest being Mad Paddle owner, Beth Lewis, has created much more to discover in the rest
Brewery—a microbrewery focus- a visually stunning store that is of downtown with over 80 local-
ing on flavorful small-batch brews. packed to the brim with beautiful ly-owned businesses—ranging
Head to 301 West St. where you can home décor, garden wares, clothing, from upscale salons and spas to
grab a glass of their newest beers, accessories, and more. Olde Tyme vintage-inspired boutiques, specialty

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