The Wisconsin State Capitol is definitely worth a visit! The building is absolutely breathtaking,…read moreboth inside and out. From the beautiful marble and gold details to the incredible architecture, there's so much to see and appreciate. The rotunda is a must-see! Look up and take in the stunning dome, intricate artwork, colorful stonework, and incredible craftsmanship. It's hard not to be impressed by all the detail! They offer FREE guided tours on the hour, and the guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions. You'll learn so much about Wisconsin's history and the building itself, including details you might otherwise walk right past. FUN FACT (learned on the tour) - This isn't the original Capitol building! Wisconsin's first territorial Capitol was in Belmont before Madison became the permanent capital in 1837. The current building is the third Capitol in Madison and the fourth in Wisconsin. The previous Madison Capitol was badly damaged by a fire in 1904, and the current building was constructed between 1906 and 1917. Be sure to check out the rooftop observation deck, too, for some great views of Madison! Parking is easy, too! There are several nearby parking ramps within a short, easy walk of the Capitol, so getting there and exploring is convenient. Between the history, architecture, marble, gold, and beautiful details throughout the building, it's a wonderful way to spend some time in Madison. And you can't beat FREE admission and tours! Definitely add the Wisconsin State Capitol to your Madison must-see list!

Gorgeous historical Wisconsin Capitol building. September 2026 no access is available from the…read morefront due to construction, but continue down the street and you can get in from the side. Beautiful interior and tours available at certain times.

Madison is indeed fortunate to benefit from so talented a team as current City Clerk, Maribeth…read moreWitzel-Behl supervises. Maribeth really "gets" what her office needs to be all about, and that is very much providing the right kind and quantity and quality of customer service to the citizens of the City of Madison, as well as meeting the needs of government. While many people seem to think that the clerk is just about the management of elections, they do a WHOLE lot more than that. Perhaps most importantly, at least from my personal perspective, is the incredibly important role they play in arranging/scheduling the many dozens of public meetings held in the city by government committees, commissions, and boards, each month. These meetings must be properly and legally posted where the public can know what's happening, when, and where. Agendas must be prepared in advance and publicly posted. That is coordinated between the Clerk and the particular city department which manages the meeting of the committee in question. Those responsible for running the meetings must be familiar with state and local law, and how to properly conduct business, with an eye to being responsible to the public. I've served on Madison's Housing Committee, chaired the Commission on People with Disabilities, chaired the Martin Luther King Jr Humanitarian Award Committee, and been member and officer of the Equal Opportunities Commission and its Executive Committee. All of these citizen committees depend upon the clerk's office to get us into spaces where we can meet and be open to the public. I have also been an Election Officer for the city for more than 30 years, so I've interacted with the clerk's office on an intimate level for a long time. As I indicate above, we're lucky to have such a good group of people working under the supervision of such a great clerk. Kudos, Maribeth! As of this writing, 9 Nov 2016, you can get the current official voter registration as a fillable pdf at this URL: http://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/gab_forms/4/el_131_voter_registration_app_fillable_rev_2016__16117.pdf

I had no idea what I was doing, but the staff got me in and out within 10 minutes. They also…read morecorrectly pronounced my last name. A++ would try again.

Just Go (#42) We…read moredrove through Wisconsin from Chicago to Minnesota, making a few stops along the way. One of the things we like to do is stop and take a photo of the Welcome sign... this one took us on a little loop where we can stop safely and not on the side of the freeway. One of the most photographed and visited signs is this one just past the border with Illinois along I-94 right before hitting Pleasant Prairie/Kenosha. As we entered from Rockford just at the Beloit Travel Center there it is... the "Welcome to Wisconsin" sign. It is worth mentioning because they are pretty and not just a metal road sign. It is a wooden welcome sign in the shape of the state. We stopped at the first food place we saw... Culver's in Pleasant Prairie and ordered their Butterburger with a side of Cheese Curds. First time having both... we don't have a Culver's in California. We enjoyed their yummy burger and we liked the Cheese Curds too! When I think of Wisconsin I think of cheese and I think of this parody song by Eurythmics: "Sweet dreams are made of cheese Who am I to dis a Brie... " We drove to Downtown Milwaukee and across the impressive building of the Pabst Theater, along the Milwaukee River there he stood the larger-than-life -- Bronze Fonz... ahhh! These Days Are Ours... Happy Days. Who remembers? Finally, before leaving Wisconsin we made a "shortstop" (okay, bad pun) at the American Family Field at the Brewers Team Store. At the time of our visit the team was in Miami playing the Marlins in Game 2 of their three-game series so we were able to walk inside without the masses. In front were a couple of their MVP's, Hank Aaron and Robin "The Kid" Yount, and also Bob Uecker, Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer... It was a quick visit but we're not done with Wisconsin yet and we will be back next year. Thank you, Great State of Wisconsin. As The Fonz would say... "Ayyyy" Review #3845

I spent time in Wisconsin for work, working at the Oshkosh Air Show in Oshkosh for a week! I'm a…read morehuge cheese fan so of course, I loved Wisconsin! Thank goodness work was in a giant tent (among numerous giant tents) with our booth having a free standing air conditioning unit because it was hot the summer we worked the Air Show! The air show is typically held the last week in July and is attended by over 600,000 people! Yeah, it's a huge event! Famous folks attend the air show including John Travolta, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman, and numerous astronauts. Everyone I encountered was really nice in Wisconsin! It was fun to see the Green Bay Packard merchandise and the Cheesehead merchandise in the convenience stores! And the Wisconsin topography was peaceful and lovely! Thanks Wisconsin for the kind hospitality!

I was recently arrested on a welfare check for not providing my ID. I had broken my leg…read more I was put on suiside watch and placed in a tiny cell naked for 36 hours without any medical assistance whatsoever. During booking, I was told that because I was unwilling to provide my information for an unlawful arrest, our public servants got butt hurt and decided to play judge, jury, and executioner. I have absolutely no history of suicide and the medical staff was well aware of this during my stay. I remember the good times and bad regarding my stay at this establishment. I remember my neighbor pooping and peeing on the door of his cell whilst singing "I believe I can fly," by R Kelly. I remember the friends I made, like the public servant who told me to "shut the fuck up" after asking for medical assistance. We had a great time together. Overall the food was amazing! 5 stars. The company and care was top notch! 5 stars. However, I will admit that this is not an establishment where bringing a date or finding one is recommended. Time to sue the city of madison.

The lie, lie, lie and lie some more. They all work in the same building, but each jail grunt you…read moretalk too has a different story! My brother was told by them that he could get out on the jail diversion program and dose at psychological addiction services to continue his treatment. Now some nurse is totally going in the opposite direction, lie lie lie and lie some more that's all they do in the Dane County jail. My brother is trying to put his life back together not to mention the judge put in there in his notes that he is to continue going there that's why he got the jail diversion program this new sheriff don't know his ass from a hole in the ground. Get my brother out of there and let him continue his treatment because if he relapses I am going to hold the Dane County jail responsible and I will find a lawyer in the United States that will take this case. You can't just send pregnant females out there to dose and leave everybody else to die that is called discrimination. Somebody is going to listen to me I am not going to lay down anymore. So if you're from the Dane County jail I would get your ass in gear. Shawn Johnson

I went to Madison East DMV for CDL testing. Each time I experienced very friendly employees and…read morehad 5 tests to pass. I am very grateful for the help in testing. I have one left! Going today. Wish my luck!!

Wait , wait , wait no matter what time you go , wait , wait , wait ......never a long wait on west…read moreside in my years , just another reason the east side gets a bad rap

This community is over regulated and managed poorly. The stop lights are scheduled to cause long…read moredelays and I am now seeing people run the lights all the time because they are sick of waiting for no reason. Someone is going to get killed as a result, and it is the City's fault. The City also posts signs that blare out in red letters SLOW DOWN if you are going five miles over the speed limit. Perhaps George Orwell was right.

The Capital is Beautiful, the city is sandwiched between two lakes, and we have minimal…read moreregulations. For instance, license plates & insurance for cars are apparently optional now. Don't wanna stop at that pesky red light? No problem. Seriously though, why are these cars careening through traffic with no license plates not being pulled over? Dumb ass kids shoot guns from stolen cars like once a week now. Maybe if we pulled sone of these cars over in advance of the shooting that would help. Satya has got to go & why the hell is Evers not stepping in to do something about this? Also f&$k Ron Johnson though; Republicans just give everything to the already rich and that ain't helping either.

The best city in the State of Wisconsin. Home to our state government and seat of the primary/main…read morecampus of the great University of Wisconsin System. We also have a capitol building which is quite beautiful, inside and out, and my great grandfather built some of its original staircases.

Honey - clean, quiet, knowledgeable staff and I'd hang out at this place if it wasn't a library…read more Best resources after the Risser Law library.

There's an Instagram post of a Dane County sheriff deputy aggressively approaching a woman trying…read moreto get to a beagle adoption agency. For some reason this deputy has closed a road she is trying to drive on and escalates the situation by threatening arrest of someone who is lost and asking questions of them. The deputy is a red haired female. Even on my worst days there is no excuse to approach a member of society with such aggression for.... Asking a question about directions. Horrible public service. Gives good officers a bad name.

The staff can be inconsistent but overall I am a fan because of the simplicity…read more From the jail to the sales to the process serving to the CHANGE machine in the first floor lobby. Yes folks, need money for the meter - there's a change machine that gives dollar bills and quarters. Only have a $50 the lady at the bond window will break it and direct you to the change machine for more small bills and coins. The civil staff is usual government-type folks but I have to admit each time that I have had to deal with a uniform officer from the Sheriff's department they have been the most pleasant, polite, less attitude-y, cordial than the police or state and city uniformed officers. This isn't a slight against others just my point of view based on various encounters. LOOK SERVICE MATTERS & IT MATTERS EVEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICES.