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Inside Background
Architecture 
The first thing to understanding the architecture of Wisconsin's captial city...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Culture 
Madison is a crossroads of diversity. Despite what many may conjure of...
Last edited: June 10, 2006
Health & Safety 
SAFETY:  First, you have to understand that this is a college town at heart...
Last edited: September 12, 2007
History 
The land now occupied by Wisconsin's capital was originally home to the...
Last edited: June 08, 2006
Neighborhoods 
The city of Madison has many scenic neighborhoods in particular because of the...
Last edited: February 14, 2007
Recommended Reading 
Author Jacqueline Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean and other...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
A comprehensive listing of all kinds of tourist information is available on the...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Weather is a major topic in Madison; Madisonians love to talk about weather...
Last edited: June 08, 2006
A walking introduction to Madison 
Madison is a city built around two major lakes, Lake Mendota and Lake Monona...
Last edited: June 05, 2008
Introduction 
The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Airport: Madison (MSN) is served by the Dane County Regional Airport. As of...
Last edited: February 14, 2007
Getting Around 
With four lakes in its city limits, Madison has miles and miles of great biking...
Last edited: June 09, 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: June 06, 2007
Nightlife 
Downtown Madison has a number of bars and restaurants all within walking...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Madison is surrounded by tourist points, so many that it can be overwhelming...
Last edited: June 10, 2006
The Performing Arts 
Madison hosts a top-notch variety of artistic performances. Proud home to the...
Last edited: June 08, 2006
Shopping 
Shopping in Madison is easy especially if you are looking for food! Madison has...
Last edited: June 08, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Spectator sports: The main spectator sports in town are those of the University...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Madison and Beer 
Looking for beer?  Madison is the place.  Wisconsin brews a number of delcious...
Last edited: December 02, 2006
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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: June 07, 2007
Business Dining 
Business dining in Madison is an art in itself.  Do your clients like seafood...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Cheap Eats 
Madison has a number of great restaurants to enjoy on a small budget. The...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
For a city it's size, Madison has many fine dining establishments.  As Central...
Last edited: December 02, 2006
Mousehouse Cheesehaus 
This cheese shop is located just north of Madison at exit 131 on Interstate...
Last edited: July 20, 2008
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry 
Dotty Dumplings Dowry is known for their best burgers in Madison for over 25...
Last edited: September 17, 2008
Pedro's Mexican Restaurante 
Pedro's is famous for their free chips & salsa and tortillas & butter...
Last edited: April 21, 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: September 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: September 13, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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