subject: Madison - Enchanting City Of Four Lakes [print this page] Wisconsin is a very charming and lively state situated in the Midwestern region of America.The entire state has been surrounded by two of the five great lakes known as Superior Lake and Michigan Lake.The estimated population of the state was around 5.6 million in the year 2008.
Entire Wisconsin State is full of marvelous natural attractions but it offers a range of romantic spots that make it the most sought after destination among young people.It is more like a farming state with miles of green farmland.This state offers a lot of attractions making it a must visit place of United States.As the state is ideally situated right in the middle of glacial lakes and streams, this has become a favorite location of the visitors wandering for natural formations.
The state of Wisconsin is also home to some of the most prominent attractions such as Museum in Baraboo, Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin Maritime Museum along with several fascinating and marvelous cities.Madison is one such city that one would not afford to miss during the tour to Wisconsin.
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin state and it enjoys the status of being the county seat of Dane County.It is the second largest city of the state with the population of about 231,916 after Milwaukee.The city is more often referred as 'The City of Four Lakes' as it is situated on the edge of four lakes such as Monona, Kegonsa, Mendota and Waubesa.The city is named as one of the healthiest places to live in US by Men's Journal and according to Forbes and Money Magazine; it is the best big city to live.
The city is home to some of the most exciting attractions as it exhibits a variety of historically significant buildings, museums and various sightseeing.The most important not to miss attractions of the city include Henry Vilas Zoo Madison, Little A-Merrick amusement park, Kohl Center and the list goes on.
Henry Vilas Zoo is one of the most exotic and ideal shelter for animals of various species.This is one of the best places to watch some interesting animals such as kangaroos, apes, penguins, giraffes, camels, African lions, white rhinos and Malayan tapir along with several other endangered species of animals.
The city is also an ideal home to some of the most exciting festivals, events and fairs that take place all round the year.The Rhythm and Booms is one of the most famous festivals known for displaying exhilarating fireworks set to music.
Great Taste of the Midwest is a beer and is prime beer festivals in United States.It is the second longest running beer festival of America.It includes around more than hundred breweries or brewpubs to serve more than five hundred different beers.Here in this festival you get a chance to interact with the brewers themselves.
One can also visit to the University of Wisconsin to watch some exciting and amazing exhibitions.This is a perfect place to find some refreshing change from regular attractions as it exhibits fossil plants, phosphorescent rocks along with a series of fossil skeletons.It also offers some of the most exciting attractions to amuse the visitors.
