Discover Madison

Discover Wisconsin’s premiere destination for exceptional retirement living. Located in Madison, the State Capital, Capitol Lakes retirement community offers the security, convenience, and peace of mind found only in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. And because it’s in the heart of downtown, you’ll also find a wealth of cultural, recreational, dining, and entertainment opportunities nearby—many within easy walking distance from our campus:

Cultural Attractions

Concerts on the Square
Overture Center for the Arts
Madison Repertory Theatre
Madison Opera
Madison Symphony Orchestra
Bartell Community Theatre
The Madison Public Library
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Wisconsin Historical Museum
Madison Children’s Museum
Chazen Museum of Art
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Isthmus Jazz Festival
Madison Capital Square
Memorial Union at UW Madison

Shopping and Dining

Dane County Farmers’ Market
State Street Pedestrian Mall

Lifelong Learning

University of Wisconsin at Madison

Parks

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Allen Centennial Gardens
UW Arboretum
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Olin-Turville Park
Law Park

Sporting and Recreational Events

Boating on Lake Monona and Lake Mendota
Premier golf courses
More than 120 miles of walking paths
Dane County Coliseum and Alliant Energy Center
Kohl Center