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Serving locations in and around the Madison area, including Edgerton, Monona, Middleton, Fitchburg, McFarland, Cottage Grove, Westport, Verona, Maple Bluff, Janesville, Dunkirk, Beloit, Albion, Elkhorn, Milton, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, and the surrounding area. If you're looking for a moving and storage company near Madison, we're here to serve your needs!
Top Attractions to Visit in Madison, WI
1. Wisconsin State Capitol - Centered at the heart of downtown Madison, the Wisconsin State Capitol building is a majestic site that stands taller than any other structure around it (mainly due to a city law). It features the only granite-made dome in the U.S. and was built with 40 different types of stone from around the world and the U.S. It is a great place to tour and visit and learn more about the government of the state.
2. Henry Vilas Zoo - This admission-free zoo, located in downtown Madison, gives visitors an up close view of a variety of over 100 animals, including polar bears! With behind the scenes tours, birthday party opportunities, and more, the Henry Vilas Zoo can be a fun outing for the family.
3. University of Wisconsin Geology Museum - Another admission-free spot, the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum gives visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the history of the local area and our planet. With prehistoric animal bones and mastodon exhibits and mineral and fossil collections, there is plenty to see any learn on any visit!
Facts About Madison, WI
1. Madison is surrounded by water, with five lakes being next to or within the city's vicinity: Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa. Madison is also one of only two major U.S. cities that is built on an isthmus (a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water), separating Lake Medota and Monona.
2. Madison is the birthplace of several well known people, including architect Frank Lloyd Wright, artist Georgia O'Keeffe, actor Chris Farley, and others. Madison itself is named after our nation's fourth President, James Madison, and pays homage to the signers of the Constitution with 30 downtown streets being named after them.
3. The WHA radio station has been the longest running radio broadcast in America. Starting in 1917 as a part of the University of Wisconsin's educational radio station, it laid the foundation for public broadcasting over the radio and National Public Radio (NPR) that still runs to this day.
