Madison

Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin. The city is uniquely situated on an isthmus and is surrounded by five lakes: Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Wingra, Lake Kegonsa, and Lake Waubesa. Madison is home to important government buildings, including the Wisconsin State Capitol. It also houses the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The city features various cultural institutions, such as the Henry Vilas Zoo, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and Overture Center for the Arts. Additionally, Madison boasts an extensive network of parks, offering the highest number of parks and playgrounds per capita among the 100 largest U.S. cities. It is known as a bicycle-friendly community and is home to nine National Historic Landmarks, including several buildings designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.