Lake. City. Lake.
Madison is home to a top-notch school system and world-renowned businesses. This high ranking city offers multiple diverse cultural events. Throw in the attractiveness of Madison nestled in its isthmus setting amid four sparkling lakes, and you'll see how all of these contribute to the desirability of living here.
But what really makes Madison so appealing is the rich assortment of fun things to do. From the award-winning Farmer’s Market to the Henry Vilas Zoo, from State Street’s eclectic shops in downtown Madison to the miles and miles of biking/hiking trails -- these are just a few of the varied and wonderful activities that Madison has to offer for you and your family as you live, work, and play.
Madison and its surrounding towns consistently earn top honors by a number of national surveys:
- One of the Top Ten Greenest Cities, Yahoo! Real Estate, May, 2007
- Money Magazine ranked Middleton as the #1 place to live in America in 2007.
- Madison was ranked as one of the top 100 best places to live in America in 2006 by Money Magazine.
- Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranked Madison among the nation’s 25 best cities in which to live in 2007.
- Prevention Magazine ranked Madison the #1 fitness-walking city in the nation in 2007.
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