Monona Terrace Roof Top is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

1. Monona Terrace Roof Top

8.8
1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI
Sculpture Garden · Downtown Madison · 8 tips and reviews

Fallon C.Fallon Campbell: Views of Lake Monona and the Capitol plus a cute little cafe

Benjamin S.Benjamin Szweda: Great spot to sit to eat lunch in the sun (or under umbrellas) with great views. Great capitol view past fountain up MLK Dr.

Laura W.Laura W: Pickup picnic rations at the Farmers Market to enjoy on the terrace. Beautiful views of the capital and lake.

Fresco is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

2. Fresco

8.3
227 State St, Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · State Street · 39 tips and reviews

Campus SocialiteCampus Socialite: Best date restaurant in Madison with an amazing view - Kendall R. UWMadison

LinaLina: Gorgeous view from rooftop

Clay K.Clay Konnor: Strawberry basil mojito with a view!

The Edgewater Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

3. The Edgewater Hotel

8.6
1001 Wisconsin Pl (at Langdon St), Madison, WI
Hotel · Downtown Madison · 19 tips and reviews

Matt E.Matt Everhart: Ask for a room with a view of the lake... Very nice!

Tricia P.Tricia Pawelski: When money is no object, The Edgewater is a great place for delicious food and gorgeous scenery. Dinner takes about 2 hours to fully enjoy the experience.

Ana T.Ana Torres: Love the lake view.

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

4. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

7.8
9 E Wilson St, Madison, WI
Hotel · Downtown Madison · 24 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Somers: Nice hotel , great views and clean rooms. If you a Hilton honors member the upgrades are disappointing

Shirley RNShirley RN: We had a quiet room on the 6th floor with awesome view of Lake Monona...was worth it....

Erika L.Erika L: Get a view by the lake! Beautiful any time of year!

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

5. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

7.9
1 John Nolen Dr (Martin Luther King Jr Blvd), Madison, WI
Convention Center · Downtown Madison · 30 tips and reviews

Neil F.Neil Ford: Great view of the Capitol Building!

Burcu B.Burcu Bakioglu: The view is great, nice breezy terrace with live music.

Ovgu C.Ovgu C. O.: The guided tour is informative but boring👎. It has a great Monona Terrace view👍

Pat O'Malley's Jet Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

6. Pat O'Malley's Jet Room

8.7
3606 Corben Ct (at Amelia Earhart Dr), Madison, WI
Breakfast Spot · 18 tips and reviews

Vicki S.Vicki Sobczak: The view alone is worth the trip plus the food is delicious!

DK G.DK Gebler: Great service, great views!

Michal S.Michal Schmitt: Great breakfast with a view of small aircraft and the runway!

Sardine is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

7. Sardine

9.2
617 Williamson St (S Blair St), Madison, WI
French Restaurant · Marquette · 64 tips and reviews

Paul B.Paul Baker: Great service, wonderful food. Try to get a window seat for a lake view!

Justin F.Justin Frederick: So good! Great view of lake! Food is worth the wait! Happy hour is fantastic!

KatieKatie: Excellent view. Lovely bloody nary

Picnic Point is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

8. Picnic Point

8.5
Lake Mendota peninsula, Madison, WI
Hiking Trail · 19 tips and reviews

WiscSchoolofBusinessWiscSchoolofBusiness: Enjoy the beautiful views of all of Lake Mendota from this picturesque spot.

Mirabel A.Mirabel Apartments: Great hiking and scenic views

Julie C.Julie Champion: Beautiful views year round. Leave time to sit/meditate/relax/whatever.

Washington Hotel Coffee Room (Lakeside Coffee) is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

9. Washington Hotel Coffee Room (Lakeside Coffee)

7.7
402 W Lakeside St (S Shore Dr), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Bay Creek · 18 tips and reviews

Julie J.Julie Johnson: enjoy the lake view with your macchiato

Constance S.Constance Squire: Kickapoo roaster just won 2010 Roaster of the Year, so you can bank on great coffee. Go sit on their patio & enjoy the beautiful (and quiet) view of the Capitol & lake.

Erin L.Erin Luken: Features local ingredients and pottery, great view of Lake Monona, friendly service.

Eno Vino is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

10. Eno Vino

7.9
1 N Webster St, Madison, WI
Wine Bar · Downtown Madison · 6 tips and reviews

Amy R.Amy Robertson: Gorgeous views. Wine is better than cocktails (and $2 off before 7pm on weekdays)

Barb R.Barb Rasmussen Kane: Great place to have a drink with a view

Bradd P.Bradd Piontek: For some of the best nighttime views of the Capitol, check out the outdoor deck.

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

11. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

7.9
876 Jupiter Dr (at N Star Dr.), Madison, WI
Brewery · 43 tips and reviews

Chris T.Chris Tennie: Great place to view a Madison sunset

Lyle R.Lyle Raymond: Best of the four Danes. Upstairs has cozy booths, pretty view. Great bathrooms.

Carolina D.Carolina Dursina: take your time to be there in the evening and enjoy the great view of downtown Madison!

L'etoile is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

12. L'etoile

8.6
25 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 20 tips and reviews

LinaLina: Grand space w/panoramic view of state house. Said to be best restaurant in Madison. I'm only here for drinks at the bar

Lisa H.Lisa Hinchliffe: Everything is great. View from the bar over the dining area into the street is fantastic.

Dave S.Dave Sawyer: The tasting menu is worth every penny. Incredibly flavorful, beautifully prepared food in an elegant environment served up with a great view. Easily one of the best restaurant experiences in Madison.

Observatory Point is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

13. Observatory Point

8.1
Observatory Drive, Madison, WI
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Semonson: Beautiful view overlooking Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall

Esra C.Esra Cebeci: that is amazing especially when sunsets:)

Tenney Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

14. Tenney Park

8.9
N. Thornton Ave. (at Sherman Ave.), Madison, WI
Park · Tenney-Lapham · 7 tips and reviews

Abbie Z.Abbie Zimmerman: The best place to watch the sunset. There is a nice pier to walk out on!

f s.f s: Winter tip -- great outdoor ice skating here. If you're with kids who are bored of skating, you can send them to collect yellow and blue zamboni bristles. You can trade in 100 bristles at the warmin

Amanda L.Amanda Leonard: My favorite place to ice skate in Madison, bar none. It's gorgeous year round.

Wisconsin State Capitol is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Madison.

15. Wisconsin State Capitol

8.5
2 E Main St (MLK Blvd.), Madison, WI
Capitol Building · Downtown Madison · 76 tips and reviews

Olivia D.Olivia DiNucci: Take a tour to the top and you get a great view of all of Madison from the highest point in the city!

Jake S.Jake Smith: After walking up one of the four staircases, turn around for a breathtaking view of one of the lakes (I personally enjoyed the view down King Street).

Apoorv I.Apoorv Ingle: Make sure you take the Capitol guided tour and go at the top for a view of downtown Madison