After being certified on vacation last month, I was looking to get some dives in locally. I found…read moreout that Madison Scuba was having a dive weekend and I called them to get more info. Even though I had a bunch of questions, they were awesome about answering every one and made me feel welcome to join the dive even though I had limited experience and didn't know anyone. I stopped by Madison Scuba to rent my equipment and they were super helpful and again, I gained more confidence about the upcoming dive weekend. The dive weekend was great. Although I was a newbie, they never made me feel like it. They were always very inclusive, patient, and understanding. Had I known what I do now, I would have become certified with them instead to receive way better training plus they are $200 cheaper than what I paid on vacation. I highly recommend the instructors at Madison Scuba!

I needed to get scuba certified before a fast-approaching trip, and MadisonScuba helped me find a…read morequick and easy way to get it done within my time constraints. Affordable, and worth every penny -- the staff is enthusiastic and the course is efficient and thorough.

Great place to rent some jet skies. Dawda, helped us out and…read moredelivered us a jet ski the last minute and when we needed it the most. Thank you for providing a great experience and impressive customer service.

Equipment was decent, one mirror was broken off though. We rented for 4 hours and required a…read morefill-up with gas, which was easy enough but one of the employees appeared to have never added gas with a can before and spilled gas on the clothes that we had in the front compartment. We almost had a hiccup with the start time too. Owner said that last guest had engine problems so he wanted to give them more time, which would have pushed us back 20 minutes. Ended up being close to on-time - but that isn't how to run a business - by inconveniencing me to appease another customer. I'd shop around for other options.

Awesome with a playground, restrooms, picnic tables, restrooms, boat access, and sand. I'm here on…read morea Friday morning and there are people here eating lunch while ducks quack and boats stroll by. If the weather keeps up, I may just go for a swim! It may get a lot busier during weekends but very pretty and very relaxing.

The beach is very small. There is no lifeguard and no roped-off areas for swimming. The marina is…read morevery close to the swimming area and the boat load-in is also right next to the swimming area, so boats are frequently going by. Fishing also occurs nearby. There are very few people here, maybe because it's a holiday. The water is pretty gross. Lots of rocks and seaweed everywhere. The shore smells like fish and you will only be walking in seaweed or rocks in the water. I did not put my head underwater because it was so gross. It is NOT deep at all. I almost waded out to the nearest sailboat in the marina and the water was only to the top of my waistband (I'm 5'11"). This might be a nice place for lounging in a boat. It was okay for swimming, but not the best.

I am grateful to Shane and his staff for their knowledge and customer service. As a 60-year old…read morerecreational swimmer, they listened to my needs and provided several options to help me feel confident and empowered. I am back enjoying the water again! Thank you Simply Swimming!

Buying a swimsuit is never easy. As a short, mature woman (age, not behavior), I find it very…read moredifficult to find something that is both comfortable and attractive. We all have body image issues and they all come out to play when you put on a swimsuit. This store is aimed at the competitive swimmer but they have a wide range of attractive, comfortable suits for all ages. I was the only customer in the store. I had amazing service from the woman that assisted me. She pushed nothing but gently made suggestions. About 20 suits later I found the perfect suit for me. This is the second time I have purchased a suit here. All the suits are high quality and made to last. The prices are reasonable. I can't believe that I never cried or gave up. Having personal service made all the difference!

My family and friends have been renting with Madison Jet Ski since 2021. We keeping coming back due…read moreto the wonderful staff, boating logistics (pick up and drop off locations), and cost. We have done all day rentals from 9-5, 10-6, or 11-7 and having the flexibility has been great depending on the needs of the group. The price is also very reasonable.

Friday, July 19th was the second time in two years that we have used Madison Jet Ski Rentals. They…read moreare awesome. Great communicators with safety their number one concern. Wave Runners performed flawlessly. We look forward to our next visit to Madison and rental from Madison Jet Ski Rentals!

We make a stop at Bucky's Locker Room every time we visit Madison. I assume most locals know this…read morebut you can actually go out into the stadium about 15-20 feet near the field. It's gated but my kiddo loves being able to see "Bucky's House!" Cool tip for out of towners. Prices are expensive, nothing like a $30 shirt and $75 jacket but what do you expect. Maybe not the best place to buy economical fan gear but they do have a nice, quality selection! The clearance rack has served me well! Very clean spot to shop around or see the field. Customer service is always friendly. No doubt we will come back as we can!

Good selection and cool view if Camp Randall Stadium.read more

The team at Cargo Bike Shop was fantastic. Two other bike shops said they could not repair the…read morebroken spokes on my ebike tire. Cargo Bike said it would not be a problem. My tire was repaired and true the next day, bike has never tracked smoother. Oh, and it was less than $40 for three broken spokes and even more bent. Machinery Row couldn't help because of the size of my spokes but thankful for them recommending me to Cargo. Teamwork makes my bike work!

If you're looking for a skilled e-bike specialist who is equipped to handle anything from basic…read moremaintenance and small repairs to significant overhauls and major customizations the Cargo Bike Shop is the place for you. In addition to maintenance and repairs, the staff have the mindset of a teacher and will assist in the selection of the best bike for your needs--even if it means pointing out a product sold by a different bike shop. That said, the selection of quality bikes (cargo or standard, e-bike or not) which the Cargo Bike Shop sells is amazing, so the likelihood you'll find better equipment elsewhere is low. Following a very poor experience with another bike shop in Madison I needed to find an honest mechanic willing and able to service my cargo e-bike. Tim, at the Cargo Bike Shop fit the bill. Though I did not purchase my bike from him, he and his staff were helpful and far more knowledgeable about e-bikes and equipped to service them than any of the other shops I'd visited. Following a great experience with him on some basic maintenance, Tim helped me scope out a fairly large drive-train customization. Which in the end turned out even better than I'd hoped. His communication before and during the project was stellar: Tim warned me beforehand of the possibility of issues with the availability of some parts I'd selected, and successfully sourced the parts when the sole supplier was less than responsive. Even with a significant amount of extra effort on Tim's part, the final price was fair and the quality of work second-to-none.

Best guide in Madison. Joe was on time, courteous, kind and a really great guy. We caught a ton…read moreof fish, had an amazing day and really enjoyed the best boat on the lake. Joe will be a permanent part of our yearly trips to Wisconsin. Thank you, Joe.