Madison Essential Info
Overview
Situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, Madison is the capital of the State of Wisconsin.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
44 °F
Cloudy
Fun Facts
- There is a state law that limits any building being built within one mile of the Wisconsin State Capitol and no buildings may be taller or overshadow it.
- In 1968, the first bone marrow transplant in the United States is performed at UW Hospital in Madison.
- Madison’s nicknames include “Mad City,” “The City of Four Lakes” and “Madtown”.
- Madison was named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.
- Madison’s official city bird is a plastic pink flamingo.
Popular Foods
- Deep-Fried Dough Sticks
- Beef Ball