In & Around Madison
As the capital of Wisconsin, Madison has a population of approximately 200,000. The city features an abundance of natural beauty complemented by many lakes, and is a cultural mecca offering arts, music, entertainment, sports and much more. The University of Wisconsin is situated next to Lake Mendota, which offers outdoor enthusiasts limitless opportunities. On State Street, visitors will find specialty shops, restaurants, bookstores, coffee houses, and the Overture Center. The upper end of State Street boasts the capitol square, a host of free art fairs, the farmers market and Madison Symphony Orchestra concerts in the summer.
(Visitor info, events calendar, Dave County trivia...)
City of Madison website
(Cultural and recreational events within the Madison area)
US Census Bureau city of Madison fact sheet
(General characteristics, social, economic, and housing characteristics of the city)
Overture Center
(Madison’s center for the arts)
Discover our town: Madison, WI
(Lodging, dining, attractions, activities, events, transportation, shopping, businesses...)
Dane County Farmers Market
(On the square, downtown Madison on Wednesday and Saturdays)
United Way of Dane County
(Volunteer opportunities within the community and surrounding area)
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
(Visitor info, living here, event calendar, news...)
(Visitor info, events calendar, Dave County trivia...)
Wisconsin State Journal
(Madison newspaper)
The Capitol Times
(Madison Newspaper)