Why You Should Study and Live Here
Why You Should Study and Live Here
Madison has the distinction of being annually ranked as one of the best U.S. cities in which to live.
Built on an isthmus, Madison is surrounded by Lakes Mendota and Monona. In addition to being home to one of the top universities in the U.S., our capital city can boast a low cost-of-living, low crime rate, and a superior public school system.
Students will find reasonably priced housing, a superb public transportation system (grad students receive a FREE bus pass!), hundreds of miles of bike paths, art museums, performing arts groups, music venues, gourmet and ethnic restaurants, and numerous family-oriented activities and attractions. As a college town, weekends are spent at Camp Randall or the Kohl Center (Go Badgers!) watching both men’s and women’s sporting events. Other favorite activities among our grads include ice skating at one of our many public parks; playing kickball on a team made up of grads, postdocs, and other colleagues; rock climbing at Boulders Gym, sailing with the Hoofers (campus sports club; or spending time with their family at the Henry Vilas Zoo (free admission!). And these are just some of the arts, entertainment, and recreational activities Madison offers.
As you “research” these links, you’ll discover why we’re “Mad About Madison.”
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Campus Information & Visitors Center
Minicourses sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Madison
Art, Cooking, Dancing, Fitness, Language, Photography, Pottery, etc.
City of Madison
City of Madison
Links to city government, neighborhoods, events, parks, schools, & more
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau
Information about visiting, relocating, fun facts, attractions, & activities
Madison Metro Transit System
Schedules, fares, & routes for Madison Metro buses
Isthmus
Weekly newspaper for the Madison area. Contains schedule of local & area events, restaurants, & entertainment
Madison.com
Information about Madison and South Central WI provided by Madison newspapers
Farmer’s Market
Voted one of the best in the nation
Michael Feldman’s Whad ‘Ya Know?
Housing
Current listings of apartments for rent
Apartment Showcase
Start Renting
UW Campus Area Housing Office
Campus and Downtown Living
Current listings of homes and condos for sale
Fitness
Fitness Facilities
Cardio center, fitness classes, raquetball, track, swimming
Restaurants and Shopping
ARTS
Madison Metropolitan Museum of Art
Recreation
City of Madison Recreation Website
Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association
Wisc Dept of Natural Resources
Family Fun
City of Madison Children and Youth Website
Overture Center’s Kids in the Rotunda
Sports Teams
Men’s and Women’s Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey,
Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball
University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers
Madison Mallards Baseball Team
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Team
Wisconsin Attractions
Arts, Attractions, and Recreation around the State
