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Madison
Madison, WI, United States of America · Wisconsin
Destination guide
About Madison
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the second-most populous city in the state, with a population of 269,840 at the 2020 census. The Madison metropolitan area has an estimated 708,000 residents. With a downtown centrally located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, the city also encompasses Lake Wingra. Madison was founded in 1836, and is named after American Founding Father and President James Madison. Madison is the county seat of Dane County.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 269,840
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Evjue StageTheatre · Evjue Stage, 113 East Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States of America
- Bartell TheatreTheatre · Bartell Theatre, 113 East Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States of America
- Drury StageTheatre · Drury Stage, 113 East Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States of America
- MajesticTheatre · Majestic, 115 King Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States of America
- Stations of the Cross Walking PathPark · Stations of the Cross Walking Path, Downtown, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Capitol SquarePark · Capitol Square, Downtown, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- WisconsinSightseeing · Wisconsin, 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States of America
- Bust of Robert M. La Follette, Sr.Sightseeing · Bust of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States of America
- Wisconsin State ConstitutionSightseeing · Wisconsin State Constitution, 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States of America
- Veterans' MemorialSightseeing · Veterans' Memorial, 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Madison
May - Oct
Location
Madison, WI, United States of America
Madison, WI, United States of America
43.0747° N, 89.3842° W
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