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Welcome to Madison, Wisconsin. You might know us as the capital city. Or maybe you know us as the place where farm-to-table started or as a platinum-level biking city. Our Native American founders knew us as Teejop, in reference to Madison's many lakes. Sports fans know us as Badgers. Locals know us as the best place to live in America.
Madison is the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 269,840, making it the second-most populous city in Wisconsin after Milwaukee, and the 80th-most populous in the United States. Madison is named for American Founding Father and President James Madison .
5. Dane County Farmers' Market. 468. Farmers Markets. The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square is a Saturday and Wednesday tradition in Madison, Wisconsin. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty products from approximately 275 vendors throughout the year.
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Wisconsin may be rooted in history and tradition, but it’s at the forefront of science, art and fun. Explore the University of Wisconsin’s main campus, founded in 1848. It’s always a hub of activity, even when class isn’t in session. Catch a UW football or basketball game and see what the Badger spirit is all about. Spend an evening at the Collins ...
Our capital city is home to a diverse food scene; bring your stretchy pants. Our agricultural heritage is deeply rooted in our farm-to-table restaurants, local farms and vineyards and farmers markets. From cheese curds to fish frys and brats, our food scene is not just fresh but diverse. For locally crafted beer and wood-fired pizza, grab dinner at...
Tradition and innovation also bleed into the hotel scene, offering everything from charming bed-and-breakfasts to urban-chic accommodations. Stay at theGraduate Madisonwith collegiate-themed decor inspired by the UW campus only a block away. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center featuring a Peloton bike, complimentary bike rentals and a camp-t...
- Address: 800 Langdon St. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. One of the star attractions of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, the Memorial Union is beloved by students and locals alike.
- Address: State Street. Free, Neighborhood/Area, Shopping, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
- Address: 2 E. Main St. Free, Tours, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
- Address: 1207 Seminole Highway. Free, Parks and Gardens, Hiking, Recreation. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
Finding art and history on display with local, national and international acclaim is a breeze in Madison with free museums — Chazen Museum of Art , Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Wisconsin Historical Museum (closed pending renovation) and the Geology Museum — and dozens of galleries and pop-up events across ...
Apr 8, 2024 · Madison, city, capital (1838) of Wisconsin, U.S., and seat (1836) of Dane county.Madison, Wisconsin’s second largest city, lies in the south-central part of the state, centred on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona (which, with Lakes Waubesa and Kegonsa to the southeast, form the “four lakes” group), about 75 miles (120 km) west of Milwaukee.
