Madison
Last Updated: 23rd Nov 2012
Madison, Wisconsin, is a university town and capital of the state. Even after it was named the state capital in 1836, almost no one lived in the town it didn’t boom into city status until the University of Wisconsin opened its doors in 1848 and today it is a thriving center not only for education and administration but also for business and recreations.
The University is still the heart and soul of the city and the lively State Street is the epicenter of the city. People however come from all over the world not only to work and study at the 1,000 acre campus and home of the Big 10’s University of Wisconsin Badgers, but also to visit the university’s art center, geology museum, planetarium, observatory and arboretum.
Madison is a once night stop in Contiki tours travelling between Chicago and Sioux Falls.
Add a Comment Comments (4)
-
The University of Wisconsin is still the heart and soul of the city jocuri logice
marnold
posted on 19th Apr 2012
Flag as Inappropriate
-
Okey Madison. Nice info give me. Have a nice day, my friend. friv 4 school
cutegirl36
posted on 27th Feb 2012
Flag as Inappropriate
-
How random…Im doing contiki but going to stay at University of Wisconsin with my American friend who is a senior there….this is funny to me. She said I will love it.
Bonnie
posted on 6th Apr 2008
Flag as Inappropriate
-
State Street is where the party happens. The University of Wisconsin student body is one of the most nightlife crazy in the nation, and a walk down State Street while school is in session (or better yet, during football season) will surely propagate that reputation.
ankopsu
posted on 16th Nov 2007
Flag as Inappropriate
Featured Travel Photos
Photo by gtfo
Photo by Explorer1164085
Photo by RunnrLinds
Recent Tips
The absolute best hike in Zion is Angel's Landing, it ends on a table top overlook 2000 feet above the valley floor...
Christmas Markets in Vienna are great. Buy some mulled wine (Gluhwein in German)which is served hot and is quite spicy. The mug it comes in is yours to keep - a great souvenir -but if you don't want it return it and get your €2 deposit back (Pfand).
If you are doing a time out tour (staying in hotels), a travel iron/hairdryer will come in handy as many european hotels do not provide these facilities.
