Recent Publicity

"The 100 Best Places to Raise a Family", Best Life, May, 2008
Best Life conducted a study to determine the 100 best places to raise a family, and Madison came in at number 8 on the list. Determining factors included access to health care, education spending, availability of activities, and things for kids to do. Madison was noted as having “a high number of pediatricians per capita.”

"The Five Friendliest Cities in America", Today Show, May 28, 2008
Madison was featured NBC’s Today Show, where real estate expert Barbara Corcoran revealed her list of the nation's friendliest cities. Madison's welcoming qualities include pedestrian and bike friendliness, and the presence of parks and public spaces.

Wisconsin: Way to Go, National Geographic Traveler, May, 2008
Madison is described as a down-to-earth, beautiful, and easy place to visit by the National Geographic Traveler magazine. The article also mentioned local favorites such as the Dane County Farmers Market and several area eateries and accommodations.

Madison is the smartest city in the nation!, Bizjournals, April 14, 2008
Madison topped the list of the 100 smartest metro areas in the United States, according to a recent bizjournals study.

"Madison: Fun, Green City," The Green Guide, April 3, 2008
Blogger Jay Walljasper explains why he found Madison to be a fun, green city on a recent visit.

"Fill your horn of plenty in Madison," Courier News, September 26, 2007
In his article, author Mike Danahey explores Madison's Dane County Farrmers' Market, " one of 15 farmers' markets open throughout the food-friendly city."

"Blazing an Eco Path: Wisconsin's Sights Are Set on Earth-Friendly Tourism," USA Today, Friday, September 14, 2007
In the article, author Laura Bly's reveals how initiatives, businesses and attractions in the Madison area are helping pave the way for green tourism in the State of Wisconsin.

"Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and Richard Florida Unveil the Best Cities for Every Stage of Your Life,"
Kiplinger's Personal Finance, June 2007
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance teamed with Richard Florida and the Creative Class Group to pick 25 cities with a large creative class—a population that fuels cultural and economic vitality—that are suited for people in different life stages. In the study, Madison ranked among the nation's best, getting high marks for being a city well-suited for empty nesters.

"10 Reasons to Discover the Madison Area,"
M Magazine, May 2007
In this feature piece, M Magazine explores great weekend getaway destinations, praising Madison for offering visitors "a mixture of urban culture and outdoor recreation."

"10 Best Weekend Family Trips,"
Nick Jr. Family Magazine, April 2007
Nick Jr. Family Magazine takes a look at one of the biggest travel trends for families: the long weekend. The article, which rates Madison as one of the nation's top 10 weekend family trips, cites the "eco-friendly capital city's" outdoor pursuits, sports, and cultural opportunities as primary reasons to visit this "Heartland Hit."

"The Best Walking Cities of 2007,"
Prevention magazine, April 2007
Madison tops the list of Prevention magazine's most walkable city in a ranking of the country's 100 most populated cities.

" Top 10 Cities for Taking a Stroll,"
Cnn.com, March 8, 2007

Country Home Magazine Study Ranks Most Eco-Friendly Cities and Towns, April 2007
In a study conducted by Country Home Magazine, Madison was rated one of the ten most eco-friendly cities in the United States in which to live. The magazine's first ever Best Green Places, administered in conjunction with Sperling’s BestPlaces, appears in the April issue of Country Home.

"The Trip to The State Capitol This Winter,"
fyi!, December 12, 2006
Lindsey Oostra finds out what makes Wisconsin's capital city a great family-friendly winter destination.

"Madison, Wisconsin, is an eclectic mix of gown and town," TravelBound!, November/December 2006
Author LeDatta Grimes offers a profile of the offerings and attractions of Wisconsin's capital city.

The Morning Blend
Krista Flanagan, GMCVB Vice President of Sales & Marketing paid a visit to WTMJ's The Morning Blend, on October 17, 2006.

"Mad for Madison," PlanetOut.com
"The isthmus city of Madison doesn't just look good—it tastes great," writes Aefa Mulholland in her profile of Madison's gay and gay-popular restaurants, culinary landmarks and insider picks and unusual options.

"The New New List: Fall '06," The New York Times Style Magazine, Travel Fall 2006
Madison was included in Charles' Runnette's "cheat sheet to the season's up-and-coming destinations." Runnette writes, for "Back-to-School Fun," "Madison, Wis., is the new Berkeley, Calif. This picturesque university town on an isthmus between two lakes has a progressive vibe, great restaurants featuring local produce...and the new Cesar Pelli-designed Madison Museum of Contemporary Art."

"American Heartland," Golf Australia, August 2006
In David J. Whyte's investigation of the ins and outs of golfing in the Midwest, he traveled to Verona to visit University Ridge Golf Club, a course "run by the university and in supreme condition, a must for the itinerary."

"Best Towns 2006: Location is Everything,"
Outside, August 2006
Madison was rated the nation's best city for road biking by Outside magazine, stating "a lot of the adjectives used to describe this Paris of south-central Wisconsin also apply to its cycling scene: inclusive, enlightened, accessible."

"Great State: Wisconsin, A Mid-Western Water Wonderland,"
Essentially America, Summer 2006
In his exploration of Wisconsin for Essentially America, the UK's premiere American travel magazine, author Howard Carr spotlights the capital city and its State Capitol building, the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Talisein, the Dane County Farmers' Market and "a square line with inviting bookstores, small shops and lively cafes."

Taste of the Midwest, Dan Kaercher, 2006.
Madison was part of a 21-page Wisconsin feature in the recently published book, Taste of the Midwest, authored by Dan Kaercher, founding editor-in-chief of Midwest Living magazine.

"Walkable Cities,"
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel," July/August 2006
Tiffany Sharples examines Madison as one of America's most walkable cities. She writes, "Madison has managed to grow up without losing the small-town charms—like polka bands and a movie palace—that made it special."

"Outdoor Recreation Awards,"
CampingLife, June 2006
Devils Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI was honored by CampingLife magazine with four Outdoor Recreation Awards including: "One of the Top 15 Scenic Views," "One of the Top 25 Hiking Trails," "One of the Top 10 Bird Watching Spots," and "One of the Top 15 Biking Trails."

"One for the road,"
Time Out Chicago, June 8-15, 2006
Writer Martina Sheehan features Madison as budget-friendly destination for Chicagoans.

"Cool College-Town Tours,"
Family Circle," June 2006
Lisa Mann showcases why "Madison's natural beauty draws tourists as well as students" in her article about great college towns.

"The Best Walking Cities,"
Prevention, April 2006
Prevention and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) rated Madison as the third best walking city in America. In order to qualify, a city was required to be among the country's 100 most populous cities and have a high percentage of people who regularly walk—for fitness and health, or to get to and from work.

"Award for Garden Excellence,"
Horticulture, April 2006
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, winner of the national 2005 Award of Garden Excellence was subject of an article in the April 2006 issue of Horticulture. The magazine recognized Olbrich for its commitment to sustainable, regional gardening and featured Olbrich's splendid Thai Pavilion and Thai garden.

"O to Go,"
O, The Oprah Magazine, April 2006
This month, the regular column in O, The Oprah Magazine offers tips on how individuals can minimize their impact on global warming. Madison was cited as a place where residents "can buy wind power with only a 6 percent increase to their monthly electric bill."

"Have a sporting good time in these two Big Ten towns—long after football season ends," Washington Flyer, March/April 2006
Writer Nancy Gores offers a look at Madison in her article for Washington Flyer, the official magazine of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, serving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport and the DC Metropolitan Area.

"Wisconsin,"
Best of the Midwest 2006, Midwest Living
This annual publication compiled by the editors of Midwest Living shines the spotlight on the Badger State's many attractions. The Wisconsin section features some Madison area favorites including the International Crane Foundation located in Baraboo, just 30 miles north of Madison, as well as the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and Overture Center for the Arts.