Madison has a reputation as one of the best college towns in the country, but Wisconsin’s capital city has so much more to offer. The university means there is a vibrant, funky and youthful vibe to most everything that happens here, but you will find young families strolling Capital Square alongside local politicians.
Best things to do in Madison. Wisconsin State Capitol, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Henry Vilas Zoo, Memorial Union Terrace, Capitol Square, State Street & Downtown Madison, Chazen Museum of Art, Lake Mendota.
Madison, the capital city of Wisconsin, lies west of Milwaukee. Its known for the domed Wisconsin State Capitol, which sits on an isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona.