When the temperatures drop, there are plenty of places to go ice skating in Wisconsin - in many towns, all you need to do is grab a shovel and go to the nearest lake. But if you want to take your skating to another level, there’s one special skating experience that’s simply magical. The Edgewater Hotel in Madison has a rink that looks like something from the movies - it’s arguably the best place to go ice skating in Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know about the rink at the Edgewater Hotel.
The Edgewater Hotel is located in the heart of Madison, right on Lake Mendota. It’s close to some of Madison’s top attractions, including the state capitol building, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the shops and restaurants of State Street.
The hotel is an important Madison landmark property – it was built in 1948 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It underwent a major renovation that was completed in 2014, and the hotel is gorgeous!
The Edgewater is the ideal place for a winter getaway. It has rooms that overlook the lake, the city, and the hotel’s festive holiday décor.
On the hotel’s roof, there’s a simply gorgeous ice skating rink. It’s lit at night, it’s lined with Christmas trees, and it’s the perfect place to celebrate the season.
If you’re planning an unforgettable date or a winter wedding proposal, you may want to consider taking someone special to this rink - it’s that kind of place.
The rink has special chillers, so it has plenty of ice even when the weather is too warm to allow skating elsewhere. Rental skates are available, and the rink is open to the public as well as hotel guests. Skaters of all ages have a great time here!
See the current skating rink hours and admission details on the Edgewater Hotel website. There’s a lot to do in downtown Madison, even if you don’t ice skate. There’s an incredible cheese haven hiding right on Capitol Square.
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