{"id":22,"date":"2026-02-24T15:11:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/sbr\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:42:12","slug":"city-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/sbr\/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;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\/sbr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Devils-Lake-State-Park-1200&#215;853-1.jpg&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/sbr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/TerraceSummerScene.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\/sbr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Large-Terrace-Chair.jpg&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/sbr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Captial-night.jpg&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#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\/sbr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/brochure-sailing.jpg&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243; src=&#8221;http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/sbr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/state-street-is-home.jpg&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#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;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>About Madison<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin&#8217;s vibrant capitol city and picturesque surrounding towns: a natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun.<\/p>\n<p>Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is reowned 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. One of the most popular warm weather traditions in Madison and the largest producer-only market in the US is the weekly Farmer&#8217;s Market located on the capitol square.<\/p>\n<p>Within blocks of the conference hotels 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 Capitol on your own or by guided tour to experience the stunning icon.<\/p>\n<p>Madison is in Central Standard Time (CST).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Getting Around Madison<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Madison offers several ways to get around and explore the city while you&#8217;re here. If you&#8217;re not quite up to walking down State Street or up Bascom Hill, there are other modes of transportation to get you where you need. The Madison Metro Bus System travels throughout downtown Madison including routes to and from the UW campus area to the Capitol. 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