Life in Madison
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is immersed in the Madison community, which is the second largest city in Wisconsin with a population of 240,000. Madison is the ideal place for young couples to raise their families, but with a vibrant downtown, it is also considered one of the best places to retire. Whether you're into fitness, food, culture or sports, Madison has it all!
Live, work, play, raise a family and retire in Madison
Madison has more than 200 miles of scenic bike trails, acres of botanical
gardens, a dozen golf courses and four beautiful lakes to sail on in the summer
and skate across in the winter.
Often referred to as the best college sports town, Saturdays in the fall are reserved for lively Badger football games. Each
week throughout the year, the Capital Square hosts the Dane County Farmers
Market, the largest producer-only market in the nation.
In recent years, Madison has become a 'foodie's' paradise. The city has a
vast array of award-winning restaurants, and a recent boom in downtown food
trucks has earned national recognition. Beer lovers will enjoy the region's long and growing list of
breweries.
Madison boasts a festive cultural scene. Listen to a band at one of the many live music venues, enjoy an outdoor show at the very popular Concerts on the Square, or visit the architectural masterpiece, the Overture Center for the Arts, for a Broadway show.
Madison at the top of 'Best of' Lists
Madison is consistently recognized and ranked at the top of many 'best of' lists. Here's what the experts have to say:
There's a lot to discover in the Madison area and beyond. Check out visitmadison.com and cityofmadison.com to learn more.