Rental Cars for Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

Madison Wisconsin

Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin and the second biggest city in the state, after Milwaukee.  It is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is one of the quickest growing communities in the state.  The city was created by federal judge James Doty when he bought over a thousand acres of swamp and forest lands on an isthmus between the Mendota and Monona Lakes, in the four lakes region.  The judge bribed legislators and promised voters cheap property prices to get the city to become the capital of the newly formed territory, in 1836.  He named the city on paper, Madison after the 4th President who had just died.  In November of that year, the legislature passed a measure naming the city of Madison, the new capital, even though there was not a city there; only on paper.  The cornerstone was laid the next year, and the legislature met there in 1838, but the village wasn't incorporated until 1848, with a population of 626. 

The city's biggest employer is the state, with the University of Wisconsin being the second biggest.  Because of the graduating classes of the college, and its high concentration of degreed people, the economy is changing to a more consumer and high tech based business.  Almost half the residents hold at least a bachelor's degree and Forbes Magazine stated in 2004 that the city had the most PhDs.  The University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a great regional teaching hospital and trauma center with strength's in endocrinology, digestive disorders, oncology and transplant medicine.  Other area hospitals include; Meriter Hospital, St. Mary's and the VA Medical Center.  There are numerous energy, insurance, banking and technology companies headquartered there to assist the local economy  and Oscar Mayer has been there for years.  Pizza chains Rocky Rococo, Glass Nickel Pizza Company and Pizza Pit started there.

The Dane County Regional Airport handles the majority of the flights to and from Madison, with Madison Metro bus services handling a lot more.  The rest of the traveling is done by auto, although light rail and railroad service has been on the table for many years.  In 1996, Money Magazine said the city was the best place to live in the nation and has been consistently in the top ever since, stating the low unemployment as the top reason.  The chamber orchestra plays free concerts on the lawn of the capitol building and the Great Taste of the Midwest beer fest is held on the second Saturday in August; and is the second longest running event of its kind in the country.  The Rhythm and Booms is a huge fireworks display set to music and is a favorite each year.  Ice-boating, skating, fishing, cross-country skiing, ice hockey and snow kiting are among the favorite recreations in the winter.  And the rest of the year is devoted to the many lakes, with sailing, biking and hiking.

The city was named the healthiest in America by Men's Journal magazine in 2004 and many of the city's streets are designated bike lanes with one of best bike trails around.   The city has a fair share of co-ops in grocery stores to housing, as well as engineering firms and cab companies.  Bicycling is a big business in Madison and Wisconsin, as it has the capacity to handle over 20% of the industry needs.  Music is another venue that holds great benefits for the city, as well as for those residents that partake of this exciting recreation.  The opera is very present in the city with a complete season of offerings and the drum and bugle corps from the university is one of the best in the nation.  Many popular bands have started here and continue to play the area.  It also contains enough music studios to put any band on the map and radio.  During the summer months, the amount of shows that vibrate through the city streets are really marvelous and well attended.  With the number of museums and performing arts, Madison has enough diversity to entertain everyone in the city and bring in more visitors to enjoy the arts.  Its architecture is second to none, having raised the talented Frank Lloyd Wright and other equally impressive architects.  It is home to many sports venues, especially those that are related to the university scene and may be included in the Olympics for 2016, hosting it with the city of Chicago.

On your next trip to Madison, enjoy all the sights that are there with a new rental car that will allow you to use your money and time on other adventures.  It will also add some great flexibility to your stay.  Many people will pick up their rental car at or near the Madison Airport where they have a greater selection to choose from.  The car rental company can and will pick you up at or near the Madison Airport to make the whole process easier on you.  Whatever your needs are, whether a compact, mid-size, full-size, luxury car, minivan or SUV, the rental company will be able to help you choose the best car for your needs.

 

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Ice Age National Scenic Trail Madison

This beautiful and scenic trail is almost finished having been established by the Congress in 1980, called the Ice Age Trail, and traveling over 1200 miles of Wisconsin countryside.  As of 2008, it was almost 1100 miles completed with regular hiking trails, multi use trails and connecting roads and sidewalks.  It follows the southern most route of the last continental glaciation.  This ice glacier began moving into the area almost 30,000 years ago and stopped about 10,000 years ago, while at its height, about 21,000 years ago, the Bering Land Bridge allowed the migration of humans to come here from Siberia.  It changed the entire face of the landscape above the Ohio River, with ice covering a majority of Canada, New England, the upper Midwest and parts of Montana and Washington.  The story of the ice age, what it did and where it did it is available in the books written about it, but to see the resulting magnificence is much better and more enjoyable.  You could always read about the ice age while hiking the trail.  Not a very glamorous vacation or trip, but one that would absolutely appreciate the beauty and serenity in our country.

Thrifty Rental Car in Madison

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Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison

This fantastic Roman Renaissance style building has the only dome made on granite, out of all the capitol buildings in the nation.  Containing over 40 magnificent examples of stones from all over the world, the Madison capitol is an awesome sight.  The wall murals and handmade furniture reflect the thought and love that went into this wonderful sight.  The observation deck affords views of the city and various lakes in the area, and the site is host to many great events that take place there during the year.  The Farmers Markets and folk festivals bring out the majesty of the landscaping and building allowing the citizens of Madison and Wisconsin to be proud of their capitol, their building and their state.

July 8, 2009

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