GC4D76M Welcome to the Capital City (Traditional Cache) in Wisconsin, United States created by j&k&kids

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Hidden : 5/30/2013

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********* Welcome to Madison! *********

Madison is an eclectic mix of cultures, from college town to capitol, from single students to stay-at-home moms. So it's no wonder we've earned national notoriety for some of the people and places that have contributed to what makes Madison memorable.

Madison is one of only 2 U.S. cities built on an isthmus! Nestled between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful four-season scenery.

Greater Madison is an energetic metropolis-and Wisconsin's vibrant hub-with approximately 500,000 residents. Madison has five area lakes, over 260 parks and over 120 miles of shared-use trails and paths. Besides boasting natural beauty and outdoor recreation, Madison plays host to stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants, excellent music venues, and unique shopping, creating a destination that enriches both residents and visitors alike.

A true college town, the intellectual offerings of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and surrounding schools attract scholars from around the world.

There's also plenty of public transit, including green options like hybrid buses and cabs.

By the Numbers

233,209: Madison's population in the 2010 census

42,099: Number of students enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

81st: Madison's ranking in largest cities in the United States

2nd: Madison's ranking as largest city in Wisconsin

77: Number of miles between Madison and Milwaukee

122: Number of miles between Madison and Chicago 5 lakes: Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, Kegonsa, Wingra 6,000: Number of acres Madison has devoted to parkland 260: Number of parks maintained by the City of Madison Parks Department 10: Number of public beaches in the City of Madison

10: Number of off-leash dog parks in the Greater Madison area

14: Number of communities that make up the greater Madison area (Cottage Grove, Cross Plains, DeForest, Fitchburg, Maple Bluff, McFarland, Middleton, Monona, Oregon, Shorewood Hills, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona and Waunakee)

97: Number of years guided tours of the State Capitol building have been held (tours began in 1915)

Under 30: The age of more than half of the Madison population

Under 20 minutes: the average travel time it takes the majority of the Madison population to get to work