Why go
- City in Wisconsin, United States.
- Served by Albany Airport.
History
Fitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 29,609 at the 2020 census. The Wisconsin Department of Administration estimates the population has grown to 37,220 as of January 1, 2026.
Where to stay
hotel · step-free access · 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, 53713 · marriott.com
hotel · wi-fi · 2153 Rimrock Road, Madison, 53713 · hilton.com
guest house · 3402 Monroe Street, Madison, 53711 · arbor-house.com
hotel · wi-fi · 102 East Rusk Avenue, 53713 · hilton.com
2916 Hardrock Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719 · ihg.com
2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, WI 53711 · wyndhamhotels.com
hotel
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Indoor
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3210 Coventry Trail, Madison, WI 53713 · countrysidemadison.com
motel · 1602 West Beltline Highway, Madison, 53713-2330 · wyndhamhotels.com
motel · 2509 Perry Street, 53713 · valuedstay.com
apartment · 930 High Street, Madison, 53715
915 Applegate Rd, Madison, WI 53713
Restaurants & places to go
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant offering tacos and entrees Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 · 1318 South Midvale Boulevard, Madison, 53711 · taqueriaeljalapenomadison.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 2839 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, 53713 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-00:00 · 53719 · buffalowildwings.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 719 West Badger Road, Madison, 53713-2005 · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 5401 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, 53711 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 801 South Park Street, Madison, 53715 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 53719 · jerseymikes.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2844 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, 53713 · popeyes.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2157 Rimrock Road, Madison, 53713 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 698 South Whitney Way, Madison,… · locations.tacobell.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 53719 · locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 704 South Whitney Way, 53711 · nonnosristoranteitaliano.com
Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 07:00-14:00 · 5501 Schroeder Road, Madison, 53711 · coppertoprestaurantmadison.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 · 2701 Monroe Street, Madison, 53711 · bluephies.com
Raclette, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 10:00-15:00,17:00-22:00, Sa 10:00-14:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1602 Gilson Street, 53715 · friendsapplaud.com
Jamaican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-22:00; We 16:00-21:00 · 1925 Monroe Street, Madison, 53711 · fyasydekitchen.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Soup, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 2690… · oasiscafefitchburg.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th 11:00-14:30,16:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:30,16:00-22:30, Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 11:00-22:00; PH off · 532 South Park… · oishimadison.com
Venezuelan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:00-18:00 · 6714 Raymond Road, Madison, 53719 · paqueroberto.com
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 00:00-21:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:30 · 1124 South Park Street, Madison, 53715 · ramenstationwi.com
Ramen, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · seequoia.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 602 South Park Street, Madison, 53715 · sunnyphowi.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: delivery, vegetarian options · 444 South Park Street, Madison, 53715 · eattaj.com
AçAí, Bubble Tea, Smoothie, Beef Bowl, Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 4889 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, 53711 · tatimarketplace.com
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 2606 Monroe Street, Madison, 53711 · turkishkitchenmadison.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:45 · 610 South Park Street, 53715 · ichibanmadison.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2531 Monroe Street, Madison, 53711 · chocolateshoppeicecream.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00; Su 07:00-18:00; Sa 06:30-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5957 McKee Road, Fitchburg, 53719 · barriquesmarket.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-15:00
Salvadoran, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · fincamadison.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · thirstygoatbrew.com
Tajik, Restaurant · Tajik restaurant · 1920 South Park Street · silkroadmadison.com
Thai, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 5957 McKee Road, Fitchburg, 53719
Steak, Seafood, American, Restaurant · Steak/Seafood restaurant
Curry, Thai, Restaurant · Curry/Thai restaurant
Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Fried Chicken restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · quiveysgrove.com
Fast Food · fast food
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 5401 Caddis Bend Road, Fitchburg, 53711 · locations.qdoba.com
Bagel, Fast Food · This business is not open yet. They will open in the fall of 2026. The opening date is approximate. · 3742 Speedway Road
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3048 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, 53713
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 2102 West Beltline Highway, Madison, 53713 · culvers.com
71 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) 11 mi to the centre
4000 International Ln, Madison, WI 53704 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Cincinnati… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, Embraer 170, A319, 737-700, CRJ, MD-88…) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Salt Lake City*, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Newark*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Air France AF (A320, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, 737-700, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Peterson Field 5.2 mi to the centre
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Mc Manus Hoonch-Na-Shee-Kaw Airport 6.5 mi to the centre
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Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Albany Airport; 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fitchburg, WI. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Metro · Madison, Wisconsin · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach