There's no better place in Madison to spot an athlete than The Kollege Klub. Todd Rosenberg/SI

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By Kevin Hagstrom

Nestled between two lakes in America's Heartland is a little slice of America known as the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Though UW has a well-deserved reputation as a party school, there is more to do than drink until you fall down. Here are some of Madison's best-kept secrets:

Best Pizza Joint

Ian's Pizza. Searching for a slice that'll satisfy your craving anytime of day? Ian's Pizza is your place. Stay traditional with a slice of cheese or unleash your creative side and get macaroni and cheese or steak and fry. The prices won't dig a crater in the wallet and the atmosphere will have you feeling like you never left the game.

Best Place to Spot an Athlete

Kollege Klub. Whether it's on the ice or on the field, UW athletes drag themselves over to Kollege Klub -- an off-campus pub -- to seek well-deserved relief after a hard-fought game.

Best Place to Eat at 2 a.m.

Depends. If it's Mexican you want, Qudoba Mexican Grill is the answer. They serve anything from traditional burritos to nachos and quesadillas. Plus, chances are good you'll see an athlete while you're there. Don't like south of the border food? Stumble over to D.P. Dough or Lovshak, where you'll be treated to a variety of delectable calzones.

(Ian's Pizza is also a good bet, if you're willing to stand the lines.)

Best "Study" Area

Helen C. White (College Library). Round up your buddies, grab your books and head to College Library. There are plenty of rooms and tables available, but don't expect to actually get too much work done. Some of the best-looking girls make regular appearances at the library, and if you're lucky, you may get a passing grade.

Biggest Rival

Minnesota. It doesn't matter which sport, these two programs don't like each other. Hockey has seen its fair share of fights and thrilling games. The men's basketball team has stolen some of Minnesota's top recruits and the football squads have now met 117 times, with Paul Bunyan's Axe up for grabs at every meeting since 1948.

Famous Person You Wouldn't Think Would Have Attended UW

Even Charles Lindbergh called Madison home for two years in the early 1920s. AP

Charles Lindbergh. Yep, the first pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic attended Wisconsin for two years in the early 1920s. Bet you didn't know that.

Best Campus Tradition

Halloween. Although tame compared to years past when students would start fires and riot on State Street, Halloween draws tens of thousands to Madison for a two-night bash.

(Note: The pitfall, if there is one, is that you now have to pay an admission fee of $8. That was implemented to prevent the celebration from getting out of hand. It worked.)

Cheapest Form of Late-Night Entertainment

Union South. If you're a hard bargain and the bars just don't do it for you, Union South is the place to go. Saturday night's you can bowl for two bucks a pop. If that doesn't float your boat, you can also karaoke to What a Wonderful World with your friends, or try your hand at pool or table tennis.