Jenna's+Audio+Tour

To begin my research on audio tours and how they are used, I decided to do a search of Audio Tours on Google.

Here are some examples of the one's that came up:


 * Rick Steves' Audio Tours through Europe:
 * [|Rick Steves' Audio Tours]
 * Acousti Guide Tours
 * These tours lead people through cities, museums, parks, events, etc. all over the world
 * [|Acousti Guide Tours]
 * Trip du Jour Eco-Friendly College Towns
 * These tours lead people through eco-friendly college towns- Such as MADISON!
 * [|Trip du Jour Eco-Friendly College Towns]

I have decided to do an audio tour of Madison! I know that it may sound cliche but when a person is new to the city or only has a day or two here, this audio tour will be perfect for them - The audio tour will lead you through the PERFECT DAY IN MADISON! While the tour will only be about 10-20 minutes, it will instruct the listener to stop and spend a certain amount of time at the stops to fully enjoy.

 The plan for the tour: The tour is intended for people visiting Madison on a Saturday in the Fall or Spring. The tour will include an audio part and a print out guide for the participants. The guide will have a picture of each place they are going as well as landmarks for them to look for in case they get a little lost.  The Tour: Stop 1: Capital Building at the top of State Street. - Enter the Capital Building (Explain how to get to rooftop) Stop 2: Walk around Farmers Market - Key Booths: Brunkow Cheese (Red Booth with samples), Stella's Bakery (Hot Spicy Cheesy Bread) Stop 3: Walk down State Street (leave an 1- 1 1/2 hours in case you want to stop in stores) Stop 4: State Street Brats- Experience Wisconsin's pride in a Brat sandwich Stop 5: Bookstore in Library Mall Stop 6: Union Terrace

 The script: Audio Tour Script:

Welcome to Madison! This audio tour will give you a snapshot of the great city of Madison. The tour is intended to be taken on a Saturday in the Fall or Spring as it involves seasonal activities. While the tour itself will be minutes, please feel free to pause the tour and spend as much time at each location. The times given are suggestions but it can be done in a shorter amount of time. The way that the tour is set up is through directions to each place and once you are at the destination, you can turn off the tour and take your time until you are ready to move on. The packet that you have also has pictures of stops and noted places if you need some help.

Start: Madison Capital Building- We will begin our tour with the center of politics in Madison. As you are facing the capital building with State Street directly behind you, walk up the steps to the building. Enter through the doors and proceed straight. When you hit the first set of columns turn left. You will see an elevator directly in front of you. Push up and proceed to the 4th floor. Exit left from the elevator to the stairs and follow the signs to the observation deck.

Stop 1: Observation Deck- Welcome to the best view in Madison. From this deck you can see both Lake Mendota and Lake Menona, State Street, Campus, and Madison as a whole. Take your time up here and when you are finished go back to the elevator and take it down to floor 2.

Stop 2: Second Floor of Capital Building- Exit the elevator and take a left. Walk towards the center of the building and stop to take some time to look at the beautiful architecture of the capital building. When you are finished proceed back to the elevator and down to the G floor.

Stop 3: Farmer’s Market- Exit the elevator and turn right into the hallway from which you entered the building. Exit through the main doors and go down the steps back towards State Street. When you get the square begin to make your way around the farmers market. Without stopping a walk around the farmer’s market takes about a ½ hour but allow yourself an hour or so to fully enjoy the booths. Madison’s farmer’s market was voted in the top 5 farmers markets in the country. Two stops that you have to be sure to make are the Brunkow Cheese stand to try some fried cheese and Stella’s Bakery from some hot spicy cheesy bread.

Stop 4: State Street- Once you have made your way around the Capital Square, begin down State street. State Street is the center of downtown Madison activity. With over 200 shops and 60 restaurants, State Street is a great place to spend an afternoon. A leisurely walk down State without stopping takes about 20-30 minutes. If you are hungry after snacking at the farmer’s market, refer to the side sheet for suggestions for restaurants or if you are just in the mood for coffee be sure to stop in one of the coffee shops. You can turn off the tour now and resume when you have reached the end of State Street. State Street ends at Lake Street at the end of the 600 Block. You are now at the 100 Block.

Stop 5: University Bookstore- Hope that you enjoyed State Street. Now cross Lake Street and on your left will be the University Bookstore, it has a red awning. Go up the short steps and enjoy looking around at all of the Wisconsin memorabilia. Be sure to get something with Bucky Badger on it!

Stop 6: Memorial Union- Exit the Bookstore and turn left. Walk straight and when you get to Subway make a right. You are now at Library Mall which is the beginning of the University of Wisconsin campus and the center of many student activities. You will be facing the lake. Take the diagonal cross walk, go around the fountain and continue on the diagonal crosswalk. When you get to the road, cross at the crosswalk. In front of you is the student union, Memorial Union. Go up the stairs and enter the building. Turn left once you have entered. If you are at all hungry be sure to stop at The Daily Scoop and get some of the homemade ice cream. You have to enjoy that famous Wisconsin dairy. My personal favorite is Union Utopia. Once you have passed The Daily Scoop turn right at the Lakefront on Langdon sign. Walk straight and exit to the left through the sliding glass door.

End: Memorial Union Terrace- This is the last stop on the tour. Welcome to the Union Terrace. From the first day of spring through the last day of fall the terrace is a gathering place for students to meet up, have a beer, and relax.

I hope that you enjoyed your tour of Madison!

 Each user will receive a packet when they go on the tour:

Audio Tour of Madison, WI

Welcome to Madison! This audio tour will give you a snapshot of the great city of Madison. The tour is intended to be taken on a Saturday in the Fall or Spring as it involves seasonal activities. While the tour itself will be minutes, please feel free to pause the tour and spend as much time at each location. The times given are suggestions but it can be done in a shorter amount of time. The way that the tour is set up is through directions to each place and once you are at the destination, you can turn off the tour and take your time until you are ready to move on. Enjoy!

Start: Madison Capital Building 

Stop 1: Observatory Deck on roof of Capital building 

Stop 2: Second Floor of Capital Building 

Stop 3:Farmers Market 

Stop 4: Brunkow Cheese <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

Stop 5: Stella’s Bakery <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

Stop 6: State Street <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

Stop 7: University Bookstore <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

Stop 8: Student Union <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

End: Union Terrace <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

In addition to the pictures each person will get a map: