The state capital of Wisconsin is located on a narrow isthmus between Lake Monoma and Lake Mendota, kind of like Interlaken or Istanbul. The narrowest point of land is only six blocks wide. Between the two lakes, I think the skyline from Lake Monoma is is better.
Lake Monoma used to be called Third Lake, surveyors initially named the lakes in the area after the order they surveyed them in, which is very American. It used to be so clear in the nineteenth century that residents noted they could see the sandy bottom.
State Street is a shopping and entertainment thoroughfare that links the political centre of Wisconsin with the state’s top-ranked research university – University of Wisconsin – Madison. The food is only good, but the prices are even better. I fed myself on a huge calzone-esque pocket for only $6. Teddywedgers also occupies the corner space in the oldest commercial building facing the capitol.
Capitol Square has restaurants and bars running along all four sides. It’s the place to hang out with friends after a long afternoon shopping at State Street. After a short walk around the area, you’ll soon realize that all roads seem to face the state capitol. Despite its many faces, it never forgets what it exists for.
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