{"id":40,"date":"2024-06-24T20:59:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T20:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2025-07-22T16:45:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T16:45:02","slug":"city-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/meeting-site\/city-information\/","title":{"rendered":"City Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>City Information<\/h1>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 14px\">You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin\u2019s vibrant capital city and picturesque surrounding towns: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. A total of five area lakes and over 200 parks provide an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming and sailing along with cross-country skiing, snow sailing, and ice fishing.<\/p>\n<p>Madison offers a variety of things to do before and after the conference sessions.\u00a0Within blocks of many of the conference hotels and one block from the Memorial Union is the iconic State Street. After checking out the State Street shops and restaurants, take time to stop by and tour the beautiful Wisconsin State Capitol. Tour the Capitol on your own or by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tours.wisconsin.gov\/pub\/Content.aspx?p=Capitol%20Tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guided tour<\/a>\u00a0to experience this stunning icon.<\/p>\n<p>To search for other activities while in Madison view the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmadison.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calendar of Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Madison is in Central Standard Time (CST).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/06\/capitol_state-street.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/06\/Capital-building-aerial.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/06\/Picnic-Point-aerial.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/06\/Campus-aerial.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>Getting Around Madison<\/h1>\n<p>Madison offers several ways to get around and explore the city while you\u2019re here. If you\u2019re not quite up to walking down State Street or up Bascom Hill there are other modes of transportation to get you where you need.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofmadison.com\/metro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Madison Metro Bus System<\/a>\u00a0travels throughout downtown Madison including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofmadison.com\/metro\/routes-schedules\/full-service-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">routes<\/a>\u00a0to and from the UW campus area to the Capitol. Biking is also a very popular mode of transportation and Madison offers\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/madison.bcycle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bicycle rental stations<\/a>, several shops that rent bicycles, and extensive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatermadisonmpo.org\/maps\/daneCountyMapforBicyclists.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bike trails<\/a>\u00a0within the city and into surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>Madison also offers multiple taxi options. Hailing cabs in Madison is not common and you will receive faster service by calling a company directly. If you need a taxi while at the conference venue, please see Conference Management staff in the Annex Room on the 2nd floor and they will call a taxi for you. To reach a taxi service directly, call one of the numbers below:<span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madtaxi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Madison Taxi<\/a>: (608) 255-8294<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unioncab.coop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Union Cab<\/a>: (608) 242-2000<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] City Information \u00a0You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin\u2019s vibrant capital city and picturesque surrounding towns: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun. 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