Madison Population 2010: 233,209, #82 in U.S., #2 in Wisconsin 1950: 95,594, #116 in U.S. 2010
Metropolitan Area: 568,593, #89 in U.S. 1950 Metropolitan Area: 169,357, #104 in U.S. Setting Madison
is on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. It was established in
1836 as the state capital because of its location between the eastern and
western population centers of Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin is on the west side of downtown. Buildings Tallest building: State Capitol, 284 feet (1917) List of tallest buildings The Capitol has an observation deck at a level 92 feet above the ground. Stores Madison has no downtown department stores. The State Street pedestrian mall (1974) is six blocks long. TrainsAmtrak has no service to Madison.
|  Madison and Lake Monona Museums The Wisconsin Historical Museum, the Madison Children's Museum, and the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art are near the Capitol. The Chazen Museum of Art is on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. Theaters Madison
has two restored movie theaters: the Orpheum (1927) has movies and concerts, and the Capitol (1928)
has
concerts and special events. The Overture Center for the Arts (2004) hosts the Madison Symphony Orchestra, the Madison Opera, and touring Broadway shows. The Majestic Theatre (1906) and the Bartell Theatre are also downtown. Sports The Kohl Center (1998), at the University of Wisconsin, and the Alliant Energy Center (1967), south of downtown, have sporting events and concerts.Map of Downtown Madison VisitDowntownMadison.com Convention and Visitors Bureau |