Madison
A famous college town with a diverse population and year-round cultural attractions, Madison is a great place to call home.
Meet the Midwest’s most livable city.
Regularly recognized as one of America’s best places to live and most livable cities, Madison is Wisconsin’s second-largest city and the epicenter of culture in central Wisconsin. Sitting on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the capital city boasts a unique mix of sophistication and casual, down-to-earth appeal. On a given night, residents can take their pick of international performing artists, outdoor adventures on lake or land, or an evening of award-winning restaurants and craft beers. Home to the world-renowned University of Wisconsin-Madison and driven by progressive values and a commitment to health and wellness, Madison has something for everyone.
- Shop the Dane County Farmers’ Market
- Kick back on the Memorial Union Terrace
- Buy a ticket to The Overture Center
Temperate, 80-degree summers make up for Madison’s cold winters. Still, residents make the most of the outdoors in any weather: swimming, hiking, skiing or ice fishing.
Madison’s 100+ neighborhoods are varied and unique, from bohemian Willy Street and the upscale isthmus to the family-friendly Westside and trendy Dudgeon-Monroe area.
With a well-respected school system and 3 local colleges, including the University of Wisconsin, Madison ranks second in the nation in education according to Forbes magazine.
In 2018, Madison topped Livability.com’s list of Surprisingly Bike-Friendly Cities. Madison Metro buses service also provides citywide wheels, while Dane County Regional Airport and two major interstates connect Madison to Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee.
The city’s official bird is a plastic pink lawn flamingo.
“Madison is this amazing blend of cool city and laid-back small town. There’s nowhere else quite like it!”
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