Wisconsin State Capitol
1917The state capitol in Madison, completed in 1917, sits on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is the tallest building allowed on the isthmus.
Everything Madison is known for
Madison, Wisconsin, the state's capital city, is home to a diverse array of musical talent. With 174 artists calling it home, Madison has contributed to various genres, from rock to hip-hop. Notable artists like the rock band Garbage and soul singer Ogi hail from Madison. The city is also mentioned in songs such as "Jump Around" by House of Pain and "Mendota" by John Davey.
Madison's musical identity is further enriched by its connection to the University of Wisconsin, which has a history of hosting famous musical acts.
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The state capitol in Madison, completed in 1917, sits on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is the tallest building allowed on the isthmus.
Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison pioneered the Wisconsin Idea, that the university's mission extends to improving every citizen's life.
27 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
The land around Madison tells a story of ice and water. During the Pleistocene Epoch, glaciers advanced and retreated, carving out the landscape we see today. They left behind the isthmus, a narrow strip of land cradled…
Pull over! You're about to discover the beating heart of UW-Madison, a place that's been bringing students together since the 1920s. This isn't just a building; it's a living room for an entire university! Before the…
Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison pioneered the Wisconsin Idea, that the university's mission extends to improving every citizen's life.
Look at that incredible red brick castle by the lake! That's the Red Gym, and it's more than just a pretty face; it's where Wisconsin’s political landscape dramatically shifted. Originally built in 1894, this Romanesque…
Pull over for a sec and imagine this: right where you’re driving, thousands of young Wisconsin men stood on the brink of history. This was Camp Randall, the beating heart of Wisconsin’s Civil War effort. From 1861 to…
Pull over and take a look at The Edgewater Hotel, a Madison landmark that has hosted everyone from Elvis to the Dalai Lama, right here on the shores of Lake Mendota. Built between 1946 and 1948, this hotel was…
Once Madison's leading hotel, the Hotel Loraine hosted celebrities and dignitaries during the Roaring Twenties. This impressive ten-story hi-rise was built in 1924, a block southwest of the Capitol. It immediately…
The state capitol in Madison, completed in 1917, sits on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is the tallest building allowed on the isthmus.
Known as the 'Airplane' House, this Frank Lloyd Wright design is a superb example of his mature Prairie style. Eugene Allen Gilmore, a law professor at the University of Wisconsin, commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to…
Ever wonder about the scandalous lives hidden behind grand old homes? This Italianate beauty, built in 1855, was home to Joseph Stoner, a man at the heart of a fascinating local scandal. Joseph J. Stoner wasn't just any…
Ever wonder how we learned what makes a healthy diet? You're driving by a building that helped unlock that secret! This isn't just any old barn; it's the University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn, a National Historic Landmark.…
Look out your window! Designed by a German immigrant architect in 1863, this is one of the oldest surviving synagogue buildings in the United States. Imagine Madison in the 1860s. A small group of 17 German-speaking…
Look out your window! You're approaching one of the rare residential designs by the legendary architect Louis H. Sullivan. Sullivan, often called the “father of skyscrapers,” was a giant of American architecture. In…
Ever wondered how the Great Depression impacted housing? This unassuming house holds a fascinating answer. This is the Ernest Eggiman House, and it’s a rare survivor of a grand experiment. In 1936, it was assembled here…
Ever wondered about the hidden struggles behind a quiet home? You're approaching the former residence of William Ellery Leonard, a poet and professor whose life here was marked by profound personal tragedy and a battle…
This unassuming stadium you're passing is actually a Wisconsin legend. Breese Stevens Field isn't just a sports venue; it's the oldest extant athletic field in the entire state! Back in the late 19th century, this land…
Ever wonder where weary travelers stretched their legs before motels existed? Right here! This stone and brick building, the Plough Inn, was a vital stop for pioneers heading southwest from Madison in the mid-1800s.…
Imagine a giant goose taking flight, not in the sky, but etched into the very earth beneath a golf course. That's the Blackhawk Country Club Mound Group, a sacred space built long before tee times and fairways. Between…
Imagine this quiet park buzzing with activity nearly a thousand years ago. These grassy mounds aren't just hills; they're the Elmside Park Mounds, remnants of a civilization that thrived here long before Madison…
Pull over here for a minute; this unassuming house was once the political epicenter of Wisconsin. Robert “Fighting Bob” La Follette, a progressive icon, lived here from 1905 until his death. La Follette was a force of…
Imagine standing here a thousand years ago, witnessing a sacred ceremony. The Spring Harbor Mound Group, right here in Madison, is a remnant of that time. Between roughly 800 and 1100 A.D., people of the Late Woodland…
From this hilltop bungalow, a UW professor shaped Progressive Era policies and wrote influential books on economics. This isn't just a pretty house; it's where groundbreaking ideas were born. John R. Commons, a…
Ever wondered what it was like to fight a deadly disease before modern medicine? You’re driving right by a key battleground in Wisconsin’s war against tuberculosis. This isn't just an old building; it was once the most…
Imagine Wisconsin a thousand years ago. This land wasn't empty; it was home to people who left their mark in a truly unique way: giant earthen mounds shaped like animals. Here at the Halvorson Mound Group, built between…
Ever wondered what powered the early growth of Wisconsin? You're about to drive right past a testament to that ingenuity, the Paoli Mills. This isn't just a few old bricks; it's the skeletal remains of a vital economic…
Ever wondered what it was like for early Norwegian immigrants building a new life in Wisconsin? Well, just ahead, you're looking at a piece of that history, a traditional Norwegian log house built around 1844. This is…
Ever wonder how Wisconsin became the Dairy State? This unassuming building holds a big part of the answer! Back in 1875, Benjamin Hoxie started a revolutionary business right here. He wasn't just making cheese; he was…