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Discover Madison

Overview

Situated west of Milwaukee, near Lake Mendota and Isthmus, Madison is the capital city with a fabulous farming history. Beyond the laid-back farming lands and the country-side views, the city offers the gleaming lakefront, lively markets, street performers, opera houses and abundant food options. Start from Madison Museum of Contemporary Art for shows and dinner. Hikers can enjoy hiking to the Devil's Lake and explore the woods and wildlife. Madison has everything a visitor would like to experience during their vacation.

Must-See Attractions

  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  • Henry Vilas Zoo
  • Wisconsin State Capitol
  • Chazen Museum of Art
  • Memorial Union Terrace
  • State Street
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Camp Randall Stadium
  • Monona Terrace
  • Lake Mendota

Things to Do

  • Spend a day at Wisconsin State Capitol
  • Take the kids to Henry Vilas Zoo
  • Visit the University of Wisconsin's Memorial Union Terrace
  • Enjoy summer recreation on Lakes Monona & Mendota
  • Admire Chazen Museum of Art
  • Tour the Madison Children's Museum
  • Visit the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Take a day trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Estate
  • See the Unique House on the Rock
  • Tour Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Major Airports

Situated 6-7 miles from downtown Madison, Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is the leading hub that offers a single terminal with avant-garde facilities and amenities such as ATMs, food courts, shopping, pet area, money exchange and transportations.

Top Hotels in Madison

  • The Edgewater
  • The Madison Concourse
  • Graduate Madison
  • DoubleTree by Hilton
  • Best Western Premier Park

Information for Travellers

  • Population (Approx): 282,005
  • Currency: USD (United States Dollar)
  • Language: English
  • Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST, GMT-6)

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