| The capital of Wisconsin, Madison is a charming, vibrant city located on a relatively small strip of an isthmus between two blue lakes. The city has carefully preserved historical as well as modern architecture, busy university campus, and bustling State Capitol area dominating its skyline. Madison offers an array of museums and performing arts as well, including Madison Opera, Chazen Museum of Art, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Ballet and Wisconsin Historical Society, which houses the largest film archive in the US. The State Street shopping district is popular tourist area featuring filled with craft shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and imports shops. State Street links the UW-Madison campus with the Capitol Square, and offers incomparable people watching! Other interesting attractions in the city include; Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison Children's Museum, Olbrich Botanical Gardens and the UW-Arboretum.
Visitors and locals alike enjoy year round celebrations including Waterfront Festival, the Willy St. Fair, Atwood Summerfest, Madison Area Music Awards Show, The Orton Park Festival, Greekfest, Madison Pop Festival, Madison Blues Festival, Fête de Marquette, taking place near Bastille Day and celebrating French music, with a focus on Cajun influences. At night the city comes alive with its buzzing night venues. From dancing to comedy clubs to billiards and more, there's always something going on in the greater Madison area.
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