Madison is the capital city of friendly Wisconsin and was named one of the top small cities to live in in the USA. Don’t underestimate this small city - its magnetic charm draws visitors back and again. Be it culture, nature or an impressive food scene, charming WI’s city of Madison has it all. Upon landing at the airport in Madison, pick up your rental car at the Hertz counter to enjoy Madison in all its glory.
As the saying goes “When in Rome, do what the Romans do”. Experience the local lifestyle as you wander through the aisles of Dane County’s Farmer’s market. Load your car rental with Madison’s freshest vegetables, fruits and dairy produce; it’s hard to leave empty handed when you’re in the country’s largest producer-only market. Send your taste buds to cheese heaven when you savour the cheese curds and freshly baked goods. With this much fresh produce, it’s no wonder why Madison is one of the healthiest cities in the US.
After visitors have had their fill of grub, drive your WI rental car over to Madison’s Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Bolz Conservatory to walk off the food coma. Housed in a sleek glass pyramid, an array of exotic plants, bright flowers and even a waterfall brings joy and rejuvenation to all visitors. The outdoor gardens at this sanctuary span 16 acres, featuring mesmerizing flora and fauna that grow all year round.
No visit to a city is complete without checking out their cultural scene. Drive your car rental over to the Madison Children’s Museum for art and inspiration or head down to Wisconsin Veterans Museum to find out more about the state’s role in the military since the civil war. History buffs can also drive their car rental down to Madison’s Wisconsin Historical Museum for a learning journey on Wisconsin’s heritage.
With an impressive 50 major parks in Madison, the city is far from being a concrete jungle. Take your rental car and travel to Madison’s Indian Lake County Park. As Dane County’s largest natural attraction, visitors can hike to their hearts content and work up a sweat. Go from the turf to the surf when you drive your rental car to Madison’s stunning Lake Mendota and spend a leisurely afternoon fishing for bass or the northern pike. For those visiting in the summer, they can choose to kick back and relax on one of its well-equipped and beautiful beaches.
How about ending off your holiday with a stunning Madison sunset? Drive your car rental to Madison’s Edgewater for a sunset view over the lake or head down to The Concourse at State Street. Another location that is great to catch the orange and red hues of the sunset sky is at Lake Mendota. As you watch the silhouettes of people sitting along the walkway of the dock against the backdrop of the pastel pink sky and rolling clouds, you’d be glad to have chosen to come to Madison for a vacation.