Living in Madison
From UWSMPH - Department of Anesthesiology
Living in Madison |
Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between two of the areas four glacial lakes, offering not only beautiful views but a broad range of outdoor recreational activities. There are four distinct seasons with clear water, sparkling snow, blue skies, and golden leaves. Madisonians enjoy over two hundred parks, extensive cross-country ski trails, numerous bike trails, and a nationally ranked trout stream. It is not hard to see why Outside magazine once dubbed Madison one the “Dream Cities in the United States” for outdoor enthusiasts. Cultural activities abound as well, ranging from the many offerings of the University to the Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, Isthmus Jazz Festival, Wisconsin Film Festival, Great Taste of the Midwest craft beer festival and Dane County Farmer's Market, the largest producer-run market in the country. The annual Art Fair on the Square, sponsored by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, showcases the work of over five hundred artists from around the country. For those seeking a taste of “big-city” life Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis are within a few hours' drive. Madison's unique blend of features, from academic excellence to a vibrant university community to beautiful surroundings, make it a premier place to live and train.
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