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Inside Background
Architecture 
The first thing to understanding the architecture of Wisconsin's captial city...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Culture 
Madison is a crossroads of diversity. Despite what many may conjure of...
Last edited: 10 June 2006
Health & Safety 
SAFETY:  First, you have to understand that this is a college town at heart...
Last edited: 12 September 2007
History 
The land now occupied by Wisconsin's capital was originally home to the...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
The city of Madison has many scenic neighborhoods in particular because of the...
Last edited: 14 February 2007
Recommended Reading 
Author Jacqueline Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean and other...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
Tourist Board Info 
A comprehensive listing of all kinds of tourist information is available on the...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Weather is a major topic in Madison; Madisonians love to talk about weather...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
A walking introduction to Madison 
Madison is a city built around two major lakes, Lake Mendota and Lake Monona...
Last edited: 05 June 2008
Introduction 
The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Airport: Madison (MSN) is served by the Dane County Regional Airport. As of...
Last edited: 14 February 2007
Getting Around 
With four lakes in its city limits, Madison has miles and miles of great biking...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Madison is a kid-friendly city full of family options. Firstly, Madison is...
Last edited: 06 June 2007
Nightlife 
Downtown Madison has a number of bars and restaurants all within walking...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Madison is surrounded by tourist points, so many that it can be overwhelming...
Last edited: 10 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
Madison hosts a top-notch variety of artistic performances. Proud home to the...
Last edited: 25 September 2009
Shopping 
Shopping in Madison is easy especially if you are looking for food! Madison has...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Spectator sports: The main spectator sports in town are those of the University...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Madison and Beer 
Looking for beer?  Madison is the place.  Wisconsin brews a number of delcious...
Last edited: 02 December 2006
Mountain Lake Adventures 
Mountain Lake Adventures provides an easy way get outside and try something new...
Last edited: 05 January 2010
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
For a town of its size, Madison is a foodie heaven.  The locally-owned...
Last edited: 07 June 2007
Breakfast 
Looking for a cheap but yummy breakfast near the Capitol? Don't miss Gotham...
Last edited: 12 October 2009
Business Dining 
Business dining in Madison is an art in itself.  Do your clients like seafood...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Cheap Eats 
Madison has a number of great restaurants to enjoy on a small budget. The...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
For a city it's size, Madison has many fine dining establishments.  As Central...
Last edited: 06 November 2009
Mousehouse Cheesehaus 
This cheese shop is located just north of Madison at exit 131 on Interstate...
Last edited: 20 July 2008
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry 
Dotty Dumplings Dowry is known for their best burgers in Madison for over 25...
Last edited: 17 September 2008
Pedro's Mexican Restaurante 
Pedro's is famous for their free chips & salsa and tortillas & butter...
Last edited: 21 April 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
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