{"id":52,"date":"2021-07-09T20:46:56","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T20:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2021-08-24T18:55:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T18:55:45","slug":"conference-venue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/location\/conference-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We look forward to seeing you in Madison, Wisconsin. The conference will be held at the The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor&#8217;s Club in downtown Madison. The Madison Concourse Hotel has received numerous awards for their outstanding service.  The hotel has been named\u00a0<strong>Best Hotel<\/strong>\u00a0by the readers of\u00a0<em>Madison  Maagazine<\/em>,\u00a0<em>BRAVA<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Madison.com<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Hotel with the Best Service<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Best Conference Center<\/strong>\u00a0by the readers of\u00a0<em>Wisconsin Meetings<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Address: 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Madison+Concourse+Hotel+and+Governor's+Club\/@43.075671,-89.3886226,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!3m6!1s0x8806533887ba5c9f:0x56dbb1423adefed0!5m1!1s2018-08-30!8m2!3d43.0756671!4d-89.3864286?shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\">Address: 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-hotel-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53\" srcset=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-hotel-1024x538.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-hotel-980x515.jpg 980w, http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-hotel-480x252.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-Ballroom-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54\" srcset=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-Ballroom-1024x538.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-Ballroom-980x515.jpg 980w, http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-Ballroom-480x252.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Madison<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Madison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Downtown Madison is known for easy\u00a0walkability, bike paths for miles, delightful festivals, an awe-inspiring farmers&#8217; market,\u00a0dozens of live music venues, world-class restaurants and art museums; all nestled on an Isthmus between two sapphire\u00a0lakes and steps from our front doors.\u00a0Built 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\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"716\" src=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Capital-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"142\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Capital-aerial.jpg 1000w, http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Capital-aerial-980x702.jpg 980w, http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Capital-aerial-480x344.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Large-Terrace-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"146\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Large-Terrace-Chair.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/location\/conference-venue\/large-terrace-chair\/\" class=\"wp-image-146\" srcset=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Large-Terrace-Chair.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Large-Terrace-Chair-980x649.jpg 980w, http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/08\/Large-Terrace-Chair-480x318.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Madison offers a variety of things to do before and after the conference sessions.\u00a0Within 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 the Capitol on your own or by\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/tours.wisconsin.gov\/pub\/Content.aspx?p=Capitol%20Tour\" target=\"_blank\">guided tour<\/a>\u00a0to experience this stunning icon. In addition to\u00a0the scores of shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars, you find\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overture.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Overture Center for the Arts<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mmoca.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Madison Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To search for other activities while in Madison view the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmadison.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calendar of Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madison is in Central Standard Time (CST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wisconsin weather in July is usually sunny and warm with temperatures averaging between 75 and 85 degrees. For current weather information, visit The Weather Channel site for Madison:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/weather.com\/weather\/today\/l\/578c23d55e0637e109570d3f6e83ff9ebec6fd69a4e88877fcf6969c27706545\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.weather.com\/weather\/right-now\/53717:4:US<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Around Madison<\/h3>\n\n\n\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.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofmadison.com\/metro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madison Metro Bus System<\/a>&nbsp;travels throughout downtown Madison including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofmadison.com\/metro\/routes-schedules\/full-service-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">routes<\/a>&nbsp;to and from the UW campus area to the Capitol. Biking is also a very popular mode of transportation and Madison offers&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/madison.bcycle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bicycle rental stations<\/a>, several shops that rent bicycles, and extensive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatermadisonmpo.org\/maps\/daneCountyMapforBicyclists.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bike trails<\/a>&nbsp;within the city and into surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greencabofmadison.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Green Cab<\/a>:&nbsp;608.255.1234&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.madtaxi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br>Madison Taxi<\/a>:&nbsp;608.255.8294<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.unioncab.coop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Union Cab<\/a>: 608.242.2000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We look forward to seeing you in Madison, Wisconsin. The conference will be held at the The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor&#8217;s Club in downtown Madison. The Madison Concourse Hotel has received numerous awards for their outstanding service. The hotel has been named\u00a0Best Hotel\u00a0by the readers of\u00a0Madison Maagazine,\u00a0BRAVA,\u00a0Madison.com\u00a0and\u00a0Hotel with the Best Service\u00a0and\u00a0Best Conference Center\u00a0by the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":50,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The conference will be held at the The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, USA. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Madison+Concourse+Hotel+and+Governor's+Club\/@43.075671,-89.3886226,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!3m6!1s0x8806533887ba5c9f:0x56dbb1423adefed0!5m1!1s2018-08-30!8m2!3d43.0756671!4d-89.3864286?shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Address: 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703 (opens in a new tab)\">Address: 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":53,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-hotel-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":54,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"http:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Concourse-Ballroom-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-52","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":524,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions\/524"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/wda2022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}