There's no place like State Street in downtown
Madison, it is always alive with the roar of Wisconsin.
The street is packed with specialty shops, bars, art galleries,
gift stores, bars, women's boutiques, bars, ethnic shops,
theaters, bars, museums, restaurants, bars and outdoor sidewalk
cafes.
State Street links the Capitol Square area with the
University of Wisconsin, Madison campus. The street
is a pedestrian mall lined with over 200 unique shops and specialty
stores. It is a great place to shop or stagger around in a
stupor.
Madison is said to have more restaurants per capita
than any other American city. It is not just the number
though, it is the diversity in types of cuisine. Everything
you can concieve is there. With over 80 dining establishments just
on this street, your needs are served for breakfast, lunch, dinner
or late liquid eves.
Ok, I
will get heat for this, but as a self proclaimed "right of center"
guy, I have to say that Madison swings pretty far left. I love
State Street, I love the Badgers and I love my friends there, but
this is one of the most liberal cities in the US second only to
Berkeley, CA. If you are visiting or looking for fun, I admit
you will most definitely find it. The University of Wisconsin
has always ranked in the Top Ten party Schools in the USA. Including
the new Princeton Review that ranked UW #1 Party School. (Aug. 2005) That said, it's dark
side is that it is a breeding ground for the left extremist
hoards. I love you Madison, but damn!
The
bad news is, if you are planning on sending the kids off to college
in Madison they may be exposed to liberal thinkers and bleeding
hearts. The good news, is they will probably remain drunk for
90% of the nine years it takes to get their undergraduate degree and
it will all just be a big blur anyway! Ok, let the hate mail
commence! Easy......humor is allowed here.
It is
also the State Capital of Wisconsin and despite my rantings,
it has a very rich flavor. There are great places to eat and
the party life on State Street rivals Bourban Street in New
Orleans! (yes I see
this, I am leaving it because if you know New Orlean's, you know it
will not die. Our hearts are with you Big
Easy!)
Madison was built on an isthmus between lakes Monona
and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its gorgeous seasons and its
awesome surroundings. A total of five area lakes and over 200 parks
provide a stellar visual all year-round and the option
of outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming in the
summer, and sailing along with cross-country skiing, snow sailing,
and ice fishing in the winter.
Our Capital is worth the visit, too. It is extremely
stately and well maintained. Feel free to throw a rock or
tomato at one of the many clowns that keep creating new ways to
push the working man down and send our taxes through the
roof! Wow, that did not sound too right of center huh?
Just talking about Madison made me more
liberal!
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WISCONSIN
BADGER'S HOCKEY
2006 National
Champions!
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