Burma Loft Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Friendly, growing southeast suburb of Madison on Lake Waubesa. Small-town atmosphere, rich with recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, swimming and biking. Within minutes of Madison which offers cultural and educational opportunities like theater, Concerts on the Square, Art Fair on the Square, the State Capitol, UW Madison, and the famous Dane County Farmers' Market.
McFarland
Friendly, growing southeast suburb of Madison on Lake Waubesa. Small-town atmosphere, rich with recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, swimming and biking. Within minutes of Madison which offers cultural and educational opportunities like theater, Concerts on the Square, Art Fair on the Square, the State Capitol, UW Madison, and the famous Dane County Farmers' Market.
Local Restaurants within Walking Distance
Locally owned and operated by the O'Hearn Family who are also AirBnB hosts! This historic neighborhood coffeehouse serves delicious coffee, sandwiches and salads and Lily's Ice Cream Parlour is right next door!
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McFarland House Cafe
5923 Exchange StLocally owned and operated by the O'Hearn Family who are also AirBnB hosts! This historic neighborhood coffeehouse serves delicious coffee, sandwiches and salads and Lily's Ice Cream Parlour is right next door!
Casual, budget friendly, family friendly no-frills and lightning fast Mexican! We love Palenque always but especially when we are looking for a quick bite, endless chips and salsa, or giant house margaritas on the rocks :)
Palenque Mexican Bar and Grill
5906 US-51Casual, budget friendly, family friendly no-frills and lightning fast Mexican! We love Palenque always but especially when we are looking for a quick bite, endless chips and salsa, or giant house margaritas on the rocks :)
Luke's Cafe
6115 US HWY 51Best pancakes ever, breakfast served all day!
Old-timey, bar and restaurant next to McDaniel Park on Lake Waubesa - serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! Well-known Friday night fish fry, without the wait at Toby's!
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Green Lantern Restaurant
4412 Siggelkow RdOld-timey, bar and restaurant next to McDaniel Park on Lake Waubesa - serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! Well-known Friday night fish fry, without the wait at Toby's!
Angelo's McFarland
4706 Farwell StRecently remodeled with new outdoor patio seating! Pizza is good too!
Great thin, crispy crust pizza with loads of toppings. Call in your pizza order for carryout or dine in and enjoy the bar!
Spartan Pizza
5813 Main StGreat thin, crispy crust pizza with loads of toppings. Call in your pizza order for carryout or dine in and enjoy the bar!
Grand re-opening June 27, 2023! This local favorite had a devastating fire and has been under renovation for the past several months! Loyal customers near and far are looking forward to the reopening this summer! Just steps from the Burma Loft - enjoy traditional steak, prime rib - traditional WI supper club fare capped off with a delicious grasshopper for dessert!
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Maple Tree Supper Club
6010 US-51Grand re-opening June 27, 2023! This local favorite had a devastating fire and has been under renovation for the past several months! Loyal customers near and far are looking forward to the reopening this summer! Just steps from the Burma Loft - enjoy traditional steak, prime rib - traditional WI supper club fare capped off with a delicious grasshopper for dessert!
Madison's Food Scene
If you're a foodie, Madison's dining scene is worth the short drive! Plan ahead and book reservations where you can. You won't regret it!
Toby's is famous for their Friday night fish fry. Personally, it's not my favorite fish but the experience is worth it if you enjoy Wisconsin supper clubs and a good Old Fashioned. Be prepared for at least an hour long wait and know the system.
1. Walk in and go straight to the bar. Order an Old Fashioned and request a menu from the bartender.
2. A server will find you to take your order.
3. When your food is ready, the same server will find you to direct you to your table.
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Toby's Supper Club
3717 S Dutch Mill RdToby's is famous for their Friday night fish fry. Personally, it's not my favorite fish but the experience is worth it if you enjoy Wisconsin supper clubs and a good Old Fashioned. Be prepared for at least an hour long wait and know the system.
1. Walk in and go straight to the bar. Order an Old Fashioned and request a menu from the bartender.
2. A server will find you to take your order.
3. When your food is ready, the same server will find you to direct you to your table.
Book online or call ahead if you plan to walk-in because this one-of-a-kind dining experience on a 20 acre Wisconsin farm turned winery and restaurant fills up quickly! This farm-to-table multi course dinner is perfect for couples on date night or fun for groups. Be prepared as it is a scenic 45 minute drive from the Burma loft, through the rolling farmlands of southcentral Wisconsin countryside.
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Campo di Bella
10229 Sharp RdBook online or call ahead if you plan to walk-in because this one-of-a-kind dining experience on a 20 acre Wisconsin farm turned winery and restaurant fills up quickly! This farm-to-table multi course dinner is perfect for couples on date night or fun for groups. Be prepared as it is a scenic 45 minute drive from the Burma loft, through the rolling farmlands of southcentral Wisconsin countryside.
Southern Italian in an intimate setting - wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas and extensive wine list. Make a reservation in advance and don't be in a hurry! Our personal advice - order all your food at once when ready (appetizer, salad, entree - anything can be shared) and a bottle of wine - then sit back and enjoy being pampered by the wonderful waitstaff as you savor your delicious meal!
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Naples 15
15 N Butler StSouthern Italian in an intimate setting - wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas and extensive wine list. Make a reservation in advance and don't be in a hurry! Our personal advice - order all your food at once when ready (appetizer, salad, entree - anything can be shared) and a bottle of wine - then sit back and enjoy being pampered by the wonderful waitstaff as you savor your delicious meal!
Upscale with breathtaking Capitol views, enjoy small plates - hand-crafted cocktails - award-winning wine list. Enjoy a meal or stop in after for a fancy ending to cap off your evening downtown.
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Eno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster StUpscale with breathtaking Capitol views, enjoy small plates - hand-crafted cocktails - award-winning wine list. Enjoy a meal or stop in after for a fancy ending to cap off your evening downtown.
Classic downtown steak house with supper-club vibes. Call in advance for reservation.
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Tornado Steak House
116 S Hamilton StClassic downtown steak house with supper-club vibes. Call in advance for reservation.
Summer 2024: closed temporarily for construction. Check the website - HaLongBayMadison for updates and link to sister restaurant.
Amazing Thai and Laotian - wait times can be long, especially weekends. Skip the wait and order ahead for takeout!
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Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson StSummer 2024: closed temporarily for construction. Check the website - HaLongBayMadison for updates and link to sister restaurant.
Amazing Thai and Laotian - wait times can be long, especially weekends. Skip the wait and order ahead for takeout!
The Harvey House
Reservations are a must at this unforgettable, special occasion gem. Chefs Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger are recipients of the James Beard best chef Midwest award.
Fairchild
Reservations are a must at this unforgettable, special occasion gem. Chefs Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger are recipients of the James Beard best chef Midwest award.
On the Water
A leisurely, 2 hour kayak south through the Lower Yahara Channel to Lake Kegonsa will float you to Fish Camp at the inlet of the Yahara River on the northwest shore of Lake Kegonsa. Boat and canoe launches, piers, restrooms, parking, and picnic area makes this a perfect take-out point for your day trip. Be prepared for a more challenging trip home as you will be paddling upstream.
Fish Camp County Park
3359 County RoadA leisurely, 2 hour kayak south through the Lower Yahara Channel to Lake Kegonsa will float you to Fish Camp at the inlet of the Yahara River on the northwest shore of Lake Kegonsa. Boat and canoe launches, piers, restrooms, parking, and picnic area makes this a perfect take-out point for your day trip. Be prepared for a more challenging trip home as you will be paddling upstream.
Springers
3097 Sunnyside StDockside grill on Lake Kegonsa
Lakefront tiki bar and grill with boatslips on Lake Waubesa
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Christy's Landing
2952 Waubesa AveLakefront tiki bar and grill with boatslips on Lake Waubesa
Sightseeing
Open to the public with free tours on the hour starting at the Information Desk! Make it a day - and combine with Saturday Farmer's Market, Wednesday Concerts on the Square, State Street shopping, or the Memorial Union Terrace!
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Campidoglio dello Stato del Wisconsin
2 E Main StOpen to the public with free tours on the hour starting at the Information Desk! Make it a day - and combine with Saturday Farmer's Market, Wednesday Concerts on the Square, State Street shopping, or the Memorial Union Terrace!
With 3 locations throughout the Madison metro area, choose your watersport and your lake for an unforgettable vacation adventure! Kayak around the Capitol, paddleboard by the zoo or splurge and Pontoon past the Governor's Mansion on the eastern shore of Lake Mendota! Book online and complete waivers prior to your arrival.
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Brittingham Boats
701 W Brittingham PlWith 3 locations throughout the Madison metro area, choose your watersport and your lake for an unforgettable vacation adventure! Kayak around the Capitol, paddleboard by the zoo or splurge and Pontoon past the Governor's Mansion on the eastern shore of Lake Mendota! Book online and complete waivers prior to your arrival.
Foodie heaven, this well-known yet accessible European-style cheese shop features over 100, mostly made in Wisconsin specialty cheeses where cheesemongers hand out delicious samples and cut orders from large wheels just the right size for you! Plan an elegant picnic or special occasion charcuterie board at this remarkable little shop with big reputation among cheese lovers!
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Fromagination
12 S Carroll StFoodie heaven, this well-known yet accessible European-style cheese shop features over 100, mostly made in Wisconsin specialty cheeses where cheesemongers hand out delicious samples and cut orders from large wheels just the right size for you! Plan an elegant picnic or special occasion charcuterie board at this remarkable little shop with big reputation among cheese lovers!
Wollersheim Winery -Distillery - Bistro is nestled on a scenic hill across from the Wisconsin River, about 45 minutes north of the Burma Loft. Book a tour or tasting online before you go, or plan a celebratory lunch at the Bistro. Their award-winning Prairie Fume, a refreshing white wine with citrus and mango highlights is our personal summer favorite!
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Cantina e Distilleria Wollersheim
7876 WI-188Wollersheim Winery -Distillery - Bistro is nestled on a scenic hill across from the Wisconsin River, about 45 minutes north of the Burma Loft. Book a tour or tasting online before you go, or plan a celebratory lunch at the Bistro. Their award-winning Prairie Fume, a refreshing white wine with citrus and mango highlights is our personal summer favorite!
Outdoor concerts, grill food, iconic Terrace chairs and Babcock Hall Ice Cream - beautiful lake views and gorgeous sunsets, there's nothing like it!
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Terrazza dell'Unione Memorial
800 Langdon StOutdoor concerts, grill food, iconic Terrace chairs and Babcock Hall Ice Cream - beautiful lake views and gorgeous sunsets, there's nothing like it!
Hiking
Drive, bike, boat or kayak to Lake Kegonsa State Park where you will find approx 5 miles of hiking trails, forest, prairie, and wetlands. Annual admission sticker or daily passes can be purchased in advance online or in person at a drive-up property window or self-registration station.
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Parco Statale del Lago Kegonsa
2405 Door Creek RdDrive, bike, boat or kayak to Lake Kegonsa State Park where you will find approx 5 miles of hiking trails, forest, prairie, and wetlands. Annual admission sticker or daily passes can be purchased in advance online or in person at a drive-up property window or self-registration station.
180 acres of hiking and picnic opportunities amidst beautiful prairie/wetland restoration. Eastside of Madison, a short 10 minute drive from the Burma Loft.
McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park
4841 County Highway TT180 acres of hiking and picnic opportunities amidst beautiful prairie/wetland restoration. Eastside of Madison, a short 10 minute drive from the Burma Loft.
Magical, fairy-like hike along beautiful rock formations - part of Devil's Lake State Park. 45 minutes from the Burma Loft - take Merrimac Ferry for some extra scenic views of the Wisconsin River
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Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area
1377 County Rd DLMagical, fairy-like hike along beautiful rock formations - part of Devil's Lake State Park. 45 minutes from the Burma Loft - take Merrimac Ferry for some extra scenic views of the Wisconsin River
About 35 miles northwest of Madison, popular state park famous for 360 acre Devil's Lake, hiking along the Ice Age Trail and climbing among 500 foot Quartzite bluffs.
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Parco Statale di Devil's Lake
S5975 Park RdAbout 35 miles northwest of Madison, popular state park famous for 360 acre Devil's Lake, hiking along the Ice Age Trail and climbing among 500 foot Quartzite bluffs.
Panoramic views of the Wisconsin River Valley and Lake Wisconsin.
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Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area
Gibraltar Rock RoadPanoramic views of the Wisconsin River Valley and Lake Wisconsin.
Multipurpose rail trail from Cottage Grove (a short 10 minute drive from the Burma Loft) all the way to Waukesha. Mostly flat, gravel, bike-friendly and also good for walking.
Glacial Drumlin Trail Cottage Grove
Multipurpose rail trail from Cottage Grove (a short 10 minute drive from the Burma Loft) all the way to Waukesha. Mostly flat, gravel, bike-friendly and also good for walking.
More than 17 miles of trails through restored prairies, savannas, woodlands and wetlands in the heart of Madison.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole HighwayMore than 17 miles of trails through restored prairies, savannas, woodlands and wetlands in the heart of Madison.
Mile-long peninsula along Lake Mendota's south shore - nature in the middle of the UW campus - open sunrise to sunset daily.
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Picnic Point
2000 University Bay DrMile-long peninsula along Lake Mendota's south shore - nature in the middle of the UW campus - open sunrise to sunset daily.
Rainy Day Fun
Too cold or rainy to be outside? Kids and adults can burn off energy and have fun doing it at this large, indoor trampoline adventure park!
Urban Air Adventure Park
7309 West Towne WayToo cold or rainy to be outside? Kids and adults can burn off energy and have fun doing it at this large, indoor trampoline adventure park!
With both downtown and East side locations, plenty of room to rock climb all day! Sign up and complete a waiver online to save time on arrival!
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Boulders Climbing Gym
3964 Commercial AveWith both downtown and East side locations, plenty of room to rock climb all day! Sign up and complete a waiver online to save time on arrival!
Catch a show while enjoying a craft beer brought right to your seat at this unique theater + brewery experience!
Flix Brewhouse Madison
85 East Towne WayCatch a show while enjoying a craft beer brought right to your seat at this unique theater + brewery experience!
Spoil the kids, or yourself, at this family-friendly sports bar serving American food and arcade games!
Dave & Buster's
414 W Towne MallSpoil the kids, or yourself, at this family-friendly sports bar serving American food and arcade games!
Children of all ages can explore, learn, create and connect at this award-winning museum designed for kids ages birth - 12. Located downtown, metered street parking is available just off Madison's Capitol Square or nearby parking ramps are within easy walking distance - recommend purchasing tickets in advance online.
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Museo dei bambini di Madison
100 N Hamilton StChildren of all ages can explore, learn, create and connect at this award-winning museum designed for kids ages birth - 12. Located downtown, metered street parking is available just off Madison's Capitol Square or nearby parking ramps are within easy walking distance - recommend purchasing tickets in advance online.
Award-winning exhibits and programs showcasing Wisconsin citizens in the military over the last 150 years. FREE admission
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Wisconsin Veterans Museum
30 W Mifflin StAward-winning exhibits and programs showcasing Wisconsin citizens in the military over the last 150 years. FREE admission
21+ arcade bar with retro games, pinball, craft beer and snacks! Change machines on-site or bring your quarters :)
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I/O Arcade Bar
924 Williamson St21+ arcade bar with retro games, pinball, craft beer and snacks! Change machines on-site or bring your quarters :)