What to Do and See in Lesbian Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s capital city, Madison—a.k.a. Mad City, Madtown, People’s Republic of Madison, Athens of the Midwest, Berkeley of the Midwest, Lake City, or the City of Four Lakes—is a very queer and lesbian-friendly destination.
It’s known for being a university town, and it’s true; young people flock to lesbian Madison, and the city has over 50% of people under 30. This makes the city very exciting and ever-changing (and did I mention GAY already?!).
Some more Mad fun facts:
- UW-Madison was the first college in the country to offer a dairy major.
- Only two US cities are built on an isthmus; this is one of them, nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.
- Its famous farmers market on Capitol Square is the largest producer-only market in the U.S.
- The (plastic) pink flamingo has been the official bird since 2009.
- There’s always a park within a 10-minute walk, wherever you are in Madison.
- Madison is renowned for being progressive, inclusive, open-minded, and remarkably queer-friendly!
No matter if you are a Madison local, it’s your first time visiting Mad Town, or it’s your tenth time in this fantastic city: this queer and lesbian Madison guide is for you!