Visiting Milwaukee and Madison

Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin's two largest cities dominate the southern region of the state. Well over one third of Wisconsinites make Southern Wisconsin home. Madison is the state capital and also home of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, one of the US' largest public universities. Milwaukee, located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, expands to include Racine and Waukesha in the greater Milwaukee area. A cultural and commercial hub for the area, well-known companies like Harley-Davidson, GE healthcare and Northwestern Mutual have headquarters in and around Milwaukee. Landmarks like Turner Hall, the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Milwaukee Art Museum provide world-class arts and culture experiences for Wisconsin residents and visitors.

Fall in Madison brings bounty to the area farmers' markets. The Dane County Farmers' Market held on Capitol Square in Madison is one of the largest. Saturdays into November nearly 150 vendors gather with the best local produce and specialty products. The Middleton Farmer's Market at the Greenway Station Shopping Center ends its season in October and the Hilldale Farmers' Market runs into November and is open both Wednesday and Saturday. Enjoy Wisconsin's best variety of farm fresh produce, baked goods and dairy products at one of Madison's farmers' markets.

The Best Western Inn on the Park is conveniently located across from Capitol Square in downtown Madison - an ideal location for visitors to attractions and events in the heart of the city. The Best Western InnTowner and the Highland Club is located near Hill Dale Shopping Center and the University of Wisconsin. Enjoy your visit to Madison at a Best Western Hotel.

Milwaukee's hometown favorites, the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks close preseason play the end of October and the regular season begins. Bango, the team mascot, was recently named the NBA Mascot of the Year - the 2010–2011 season is already a winner. Fall is a great time to head downtown to Milwaukee's Bradley Center for a Buck's home game. With new guard Keyon Dooling joining the team, the Bucks are headed for an exciting season.

The Best Western Inn Towne Hotel is located within walking distance to the Bradley Center and other downtown Milwaukee attractions. This charming and historic hotel is conveniently located for visitors looking for a hotel in the heart of Milwaukee's urban excitement. Enjoy a Bucks game and enjoy a night at the Best Western Inn Towne and avoid the post-game traffic congestion.

For a fun family Halloween events, look no further than the Milwaukee County Zoo. Boo at the Zoo is held the weekend before Halloween and is the perfect not-too-spooky event for the youngsters. The special haystack maze will be out, kids can create Origami bats and ride the Raven's Rail in addition to the regular zoo attractions. Halloween weekend is the Tick-or Treat Spooktacular at the zoo. Bring the kids to trick-or-treat among the animals, participate in the costume parade and watch the musical illumination show at the Small Mammal Building. The Milwaukee County Zoo is the place to be for Halloween 2010.

Milwaukee and Madison Hotel Map