Our Top 7 Favorite Bachelorette Ideas in Madison
There’s more to Wisconsin than the cheese. If you’re planning a bachelorette party in the Madison area then we have some ideas already lined up for you. These ideas can be mixed and matched any way you want — enjoy some activities during the day, then really party at night. This is the time to celebrate the bride-to-be and have some fun! Here are our top 7 bachelorette party recommendations.
1. Henry Vilas Zoo
We all love animals and we all love free. You get both with the Henry Vilas Zoo. It’s an admission-free zoo full of animals from around the world, said to have over 650 of them. Everyone wants to see an alpaca, right? Bring your phones and cameras for this one. It’s a great daytime idea before you head out for a night on the town.
Location: 702 S. Randall Ave
Length of time: 2–3 hours
2. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Another admission-free option, with over 5,000 pieces of art to look at and artists to learn about. There are performances in the evenings too, so you might catch some entertainment while you’re there. Pair it with the zoo for a full day of activities before your plans carry on into the night.
Location: State Street
Length of time: 2–3 hours
3. Fired Up Pottery
Time to get your hands dirty. Wine and design classes are always fun, but if you haven’t tried making pottery it’s a great bonding experience with friends. They’re known for hosting parties and will be thrilled to have you. You get walked step by step through the process, so you’ll leave with something you’re actually proud of.
Location: 4112 Monona Drive
Length of time: 1–2 hours (varies)
4. Ultrazone Laser Tag
If your group has a competitive streak, this is a great option. Feel like a kid again with no responsibilities, running around and chasing down your friends. There are two teams, so you’ll have to divide up and really bring the heat. No hard feelings afterward — head out for food and drinks together.
Location: 680 Grand Canyon Drive
Length of time: 1 hour
5. Escape In Time
If you haven’t done an escape room, now is the perfect time. If you have, you can never do too many. It’s a great way to get close with friends by relying on each other to solve problems. Mix it with some bar hopping afterward and spend the evening either blaming each other for not escaping or celebrating the win.
Location: 6527 Normandy Lane
Length of time: 1 hour
6. Pedal Pub Madison
This is the perfect way to explore Madison while getting some fresh air and having one of the best times ever. We’ll take you and all your friends around town, stopping at pubs and bars along the way. There’s music on board and the tour is BYOB. How could this not sound appealing?
7. Paddle Pub Madison
If you’re feeling a little more ambitious, join us on the water for our paddle pub tour. The music doesn’t stop there either — there’s a sound system on board with party lighting and 12 pedaling stations. There won’t be any swimming or water slides, so you’ll be good to continue your night on the town afterward. You can’t go wrong with either of our pub tours.
We hope to see you on land or in the water soon!
