THE MAD CITY IS KNOCKING.

It's at your doorstep: local favorites like State Street and the Capitol Square, lakeside beauty and the pulsing heart of the Midwest's coolest campus. Fun is knocking. Answer the door.

Get cultured.
Welcome to the Arts District. Stroll from Capitol Square down State Street to University Square, and you'll find world-class theaters, shops and galleries. Try the Overture Center, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, or head to the University Theatre right next door.

Get loose.
Want room to play? It's yours. Lucky101 is surrounded by parks and lakeshore areas, bike trails and campus sports facilities. Try the University's recreational fields or their workout facilities, aka. "The SERF", hang out at the Memorial Union, or dive into Lake Mendota (when it's warm, thank you), just 3 blocks away.

Get full.
Explore unique flavors; enjoy a street side cafe or a rooftop table. At one of more than 60 restaurants in the State Street area, try Mexican, Himalayan, Indian, Chinese, or Japanese. Grab a sub or a steak, have a bag of popcorn, or eat a Macaroni & Cheese pizza.

Get something new.
Bike shops and funky boutiques line State Street, and brand-name shopping is around every corner. But the best findings might just be downstairs! With two full stories of available retail space, University Square will soon be home to an exciting mix of local and national retailers.

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