About Madison
From Human Oncology
Madison—the state’s capital city with a population of 208,000—offers the perfect combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural offerings, outdoor recreation, distinctive restaurants, unique shops and vibrant nightlife.
The city tops many “best” lists, including:
- Best Cities, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, 2009
- Best College Sports Town, Sports Illustrated on Campus, 2003
- Best Small City to Live, Men’s Journal, 2004
- No. 2, Best Places to Educate Your Child, Forbes, 2007
- Nation’s Smartest City, bizjournals, 2008
- America’s Best Adventure Towns, National Geographic 2009
Madison as seen by the Frugal Traveler (New York Times)
University of Wisconsin-Madison