Madison

USA · Wisconsin

Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, built on a narrow isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. The domed State Capitol stands at the center of downtown, linked by State Street to the main campus of the University of Wisconsin. The city is known for its lakes, extensive bike paths and parks, a lively food and music scene, and the large Dane County Farmers Market held around Capitol Square.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Wisconsin

Main language

English

On the map

43.07° N, 89.40° W

Near Madison

• Wisconsin Dells · 68 km away
• Milwaukee · 121 km away
• Chicago · 196 km away
• Sturgeon Bay · 254 km away
• Green Bay & Door County · 295 km away
• Grand Rapids · 303 km away

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Where to stay

The Buckingham Inn

10/10 · 24 reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Madison Central by IHG

9.8/10 · 500 reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown

9.6/10 · 867 reviews

Hotel Indigo - Madison Downtown by IHG

9.6/10 · 629 reviews

Mansion Hill Inn

9.6/10 · 79 reviews

The Livingston Inn

9.6/10 · 20 reviews

Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

9.5/10 · 455 reviews

Home2 Suites By Hilton Madison Central Alliant Energy Center

9.4/10 · 499 reviews

avid hotels - Madison - Monona by IHG

9.4/10 · 434 reviews

SpringHill Suites Madison

9.4/10 · 330 reviews