We have been to a couple roller derby matches in other cities but not in Madison. We had talked…read moreabout going with friends so we finally purchased some tickets online and made our way to the Alliant Energy Center. The parking lot was quite full due to a big event in the exhibition hall but at least there was no charge for parking. After finally figuring out where this event was being held we made our way into the bleachers (I know why people brought their own chairs). Not being fans it took us awhile to figure out the flow of the match and some of the rules (thanks to nearby fans who filled in the blanks). Unfortunately the PA system was so poor it was almost impossible to follow any helpful information they might have been announcing. The match last almost two hours which was pretty long and a bit repetitive- one half would have been enough. Some good action at times but a bit slow. Interesting enough to go once but I won't be rushing back.

Good family fun. Dad gets to see pretty girls is short shorts wrestle for position. children get to…read morewatch the girls play the game and want to put the Internet down and go outside for a change. Mom, ask about joining! More exercise size then spin class, get a great name and all profits go to charity!

Attended my first madison mallards game of the season yesterday. Yesterday's theme was Star Wars…read moreand it was the best. Characters were there visiting from a galaxy far, far away... There was a little rain but that didn't stop us from having fun at the Quack of a Bat! A Mallards game is must-do summer activity especially for anyone exploring Madison. Not only is it great for community spirit it's also great entertainment. The quack is back with summer fun for the whole family. Some of the Highlights of the night: Star Wars characters you find roaming around the park. Delicious ballpark food and locally brewed beers. The mallards taking home the win. My personal favorite Maverick, the Madison Mallards' superstar bat dog.

This was my first time attending a Madison Mallards game. Despite a rainy forecast, we decided to…read morego since we were invited and wanted to support the organizer. After getting our wristbands, we weren't given any directions on where to get food and drinka. The food selection was very limited: just hot dogs, brats, burgers, chip, and drinks. The players are college athletes, so it's definitely a different vibe than Major League games, but it was still fun to watch the Mallards against the Wausau Woodchunk. There were a few activities for kids, and overall it made for a nice couple of hours. One tip: the seating is extremely uncomfortable. I wish I'd known to bring a seat cushion or foam pad.

Season tix for the UW Women's volleyball brings me to this venue regularly. It's an excellent place…read moreto watch volleyball. Intimate setting and almost all the seats have great viewing. The food is meh, but this is about volleyball, not brats nor pizza. The place is overheated in row 23, in my opinion, so it's short shirt sleeves all year.

This nearly 100 year old campus arena (gym is a more accurate description) is a fantastic place to…read moresee the University of Wisconsin's awesome women's volleyball team play. The intimate setting is electric since everyone is so close to the action. When it gets loud it rocks! If this place had AC it would be five stars since those late summer/early fall matches on hot days makes for a sauna-like experience especially if your seats are in the upper reaches of the main seating area or in the upper deck. Other than that it is a fun place to see sports especially given the bargain prices for the volleyball tickets.

Phenomenal. Can't believe this gift is so close to the hotel. What a beautiful gym for lifting…read moreweights. Thank you!

Clean and has all the equipment that we like to use and the indoor track…read more Sauna and pool are great to have in the winter. Staff are very nice.

As a person who doesn't like "people" or "going out." This…read moreplace was wonderful! I forgot to make a review when we sent for the game but I need to make one now. We had great seats for the game, but it's easy to see how many seat in this smaller stadium would be wonderful! It was a great night! Parking: The parking is fairly easy, even if you're a bad parker like I am. We got there semi early and still had a spot that wasn't very far from the entrance. I've never been to a baseball game and this stadium made me feel like I was living in a movie. The music. The food. It was great. The staff in every area were wonderful. I was super thankful for all the people who knew how things worked! Bathrooms:The bathrooms were okay, there were a large amount of them. But they weren't very clean. Food: The food was pretty decent when I finally had my burger, beer and nachos. There were a nice amount of places to get food so the lines weren't very long. For someone learning the game, I had a wonderful time learning the game in this small easy going stadium. The crowd was very low key. So I had a good time hearing my fiancé when things were going on. All in all, this was a great game to watch at a great stadium. (Though I still don't understand baseball.

I've been to the Duck Pond a handful of times for Mallards games and it's a great time! The actual…read moreamount of baseball I've watched has been minimal (prior to the Duck Blind's renovation, the area barely even faced the field), but we generally seem to do well as a team. There's lots of entertainment in both the concourse area and during/after the game. There are tons of contests, challenges for prizes, and random entertainment like 80s cover bands and appearances by C-list celebrities. Your best bets for a fun night out is to go with either a family pack special or a Duck Blind ticket. The family-pack style tickets usually get you a reserved seat, a soda, a food item, and sometimes a promo item like a hat. It usually ends up being about $10-$15/person. The Duck Blind is the true draw, though. True, $40 sounds like a lot for a minor league ball ticket, but you get unlimited food and drinks (including a wide range of beer) through the seventh inning. If it's been a few years since your last Duck Blind experience, they've drastically improved seating and have expanded the food menu and setup. Stations are broken out around the ground floor to break up the lines, and many sides are now self-serve. There are several soda fountains throughout the space (including up in the grandstand), and you have your pick of 25+ beers. It's not just cheap-o lawnmower beers, either; there are IPAs, ciders, Great Dane brews, and more. Food choices now include things like BBQ pork, smoked chicken, and boneless wings in addition to your standard burger/brat/hot dog selection. Lines moved very quickly when we went and we were able to find seating upstairs. The sun gets a little hot, but it was nice to have a place to sit considering the length of most baseball games. Other ballpark fun to note: don't miss Maynard Mallard zip lining in to start the game, and cheer for at least five runs scored by the home team so you can trade in your ticket for a free scoop of Culver's custard.

We were in town visiting family and decided to take our girls bowling. We had an absolute blast!…read moreThe service was fast, the food was great and affordable and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. It made for a fun, memorable outing for our family. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. Thank you so much for such a great experience!

worst bowling alley i've ever been to. service was the worst i've seen before. put people with…read morereservations in later hours before us even though it was us first.

What an awesome place to check out a baseball game! We have visited this park several times, and it…read moreis the perfect size to bring a younger child. We have been coming here since our daughter was just an infant. But when she got a little bit older we felt very comfortable seeing the Chinooks because it is a small enough park that we can keep an eye her, but my husband and I get to enjoy some baseball. They have some really terrific theme nights. The last time we visited we got to meet Milwaukee Brewers legend Rollie Fingers. parking is free, but it is a little bit of a walk to get to the park. Unlike at other places, they supply a convenient golf cart to take you up to the gate if you have a hard time walking a distance. To be honest, we sometimes take the golf cart just because our nine-year-old loves it! There is a nice variety of food available at the park along with bounce houses and some activities for kids. I highly recommend coming to check out a game here. It is affordable for a family and a great time.

After winning a game against the 14u chinooks. In the bottom of the 5th inning the game ended in a…read moreforfeit. They then got all mad and players trash talked our starting pitcher. The Chinooks called us "dip shits". A parent from the Chinooks tells our boys to "shut the fuck up" and when we retaliate by saying the parents were making themselves look ridiculous, another dad said two wrongs don't make a right and got mad at our parents for being upset about the swearing at children. This team never fails to make a fool out of themselves, and the parents were absolutely unhinged. nobody felt safe leaving, everyone feeling unsafe about the chinooks parents. do better, this is little league baseball.

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So this review is not for the dining experience at the Elks though many years ago my in-laws…read morebelonged here and we came for dinner. I believe it was for their relatively inexpensive burgers. The most recent visit, a few weeks ago, was to see a band play out on their lawn. It was a beautiful evening so it was a great setting. We did get a few drinks at both their upstairs bar and the one set up downstairs for this event. The drinks were good but not as cheap as I recall from years ago. Hard to believe they ran out of tonic, the crowd really wasn't that big! They did have brats and burgers. I got a brat and it was pretty good. That was it for food. Best feature of this place is the location.

The place is great! Beautiful views, nice big Lodge, great bar, good food. The only stumble is…read moreservice, but you have to remember it's a Lodge and half of the people working are volunteers . So just be patient, have another ice tea ( or bourbon) and enjoy good food in a great atmosphere.