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Madikeri

Madikeri (also Mercara) is a beautiful hill station and capital of Kodagu region of Karnataka State, between Mangalore and Mysore. It has a population of over 33,000 people (2011).

Understand
The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. Kodagu became the part of British India after 1834.

The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to 6th century AD, the northern part of Kodagu was ruled by Kadambas. The southern part of Kodagu was ruled by Gangas from 4th to 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of Kodagu. In the 12th century, Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell to the Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century. After their fall, the local chieftains (Palegars) started ruling their areas directly. These were defeated by the Haleri kings who ruled Kodagu from 1600-1834 AD. Haleri kings made the place Haleri, near Madikeri as their capital. Mudduraja, the third king among the Haleri kings started levelling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the year 1681. This place was named as Muddurajakeri which later became Madikeri. Kodagu became part of British India after 1834.

The traditional sari is worn here in reverse, and you can still see older women wearing it in the traditional Kodagu style.

By road
Madikeri lies on the Karnataka State Highway 88 that runs from Mysore to Mangalore. It is 120 km west of Mysore and 136 km southeast of Mangalore. From Bangalore, the state capital of Karnataka, take the State Highway 17 (Bangalore-Mysore highway) and take a deviation just after the town of Srirangapatna to join State Highway 88 towards Madikeri. From Bangalore, Madikeri is at a distance of 252 km. The nearby towns are Hassan (115 km) in Karnataka and Kannur and Tellicherry in Kerala (each around 115 km away).

By rail
Madikeri does not have a railway station. The nearest railheads are in Hassan, Kasaragod, Cannanore and Tellicherry (each of which are almost equidistant 115 km away). Mysore and Mangalore have railway stations with very good rail connectivity and are good alternatives to reach Madikeri.

By air
Madikeri does not have an airport. The nearest airports are in Mangalore (136 km away) and Kozhikode (180 km). Bangalore Airport is an alternative. However, Kannur International Airport, which started services in 2018, is now the closest airport to Madikeri.

Get around
Taxis and autorickshaws are available at reasonable rates. Local buses are not available in plenty. Walking may look tedious inside the town but once you are one km away from the main road it is a very pleasant experience with the smell of coffee piercing your nose.

Madikeri Fort
This 19th century fort, in the centre of Madikeri, houses a Ganesha temple, a chapel, a district prison and a small museum. The fort offers a beautiful view of Madikeri. Mercara, the headquarters of Kodagu district, was founded by Prince Mudduraja of the Haleri Dynasty in 1681 CE, and was named after him as Muddurajanakeri -- which became "Muddukayray" and Madikeri over time.

Mudduraja built a mud fort and a palace inside the fort, in the last quarter of the 17th century. This fort was later rebuilt of granite masonry, after it was captured by the "Tiger of Mysore" Tipu Sultan. Tipu named it Jaffarabad. In 1790, Doddaveer Rajendra took possession of the fort, and in April 1834, the British took control of it.

Built on an elevated area, the fort has been described as an "irregular hexagon" on plan, almost confirming to the shape of the hilltop. There are six circular bastions at the angles, the entrance on the east is intricate and circuitious and guarded by three successive gates.

Majestically looking over the area are two life-sized elephants made of mortar in the north-east corner of the entrance. A small but imposing church at the south-east corner was built in 1855 and is home to an archaeological museum (photography prohibited inside). The palace, renovated by Lingarajendra Wodeyar II in 1812-1814, accommodates government offices.

Trekking

 * Brahmagiri. Wild life sanctuary near Nagarahole National Park. Trekking distance 24 km to and from (80 km from Madikeri).
 * Igguthappa Kundu. Trekking distance 12 km to and from (40 km from Madikeri).
 * KoteBetta (5400 ft). Trekking distance 14 km to and from (22 km from Madikeri).
 * Nishanimotte. Trekking distance 12 km to and from (6 km from Madikeri).
 * Pushpagiri (5626 ft). Trekkers can cross to Subramanya, in Dakshina Kannada district from Pushpagiri Range.
 * Thadiyandamole (5729 ft). Micro hotspot of bio-diversity in South India, the Trekkers paradise. Breathtaking views of Arabian sea and Kerala coast.

Buy
Madikeri is famous for coffee and pork, you can also try for good quality liquor which suites the local condition

Eat

Madikeri is famous for pork. It is one of the few places in India where pork is a delicacy.

Vegetarians may like Kanika International in Kushal Nagar. However it is at the foothills of Madikeri & one may not like it as there is no good view of the hills there.

Drink
Most hotels come with attached bars. There are several liquor shops attached throughout the city.

Sleep

 * Heritage Resort: It is 11 km from Madikeri. It is set on a slope. About 10 cottages. No room service. One has to trek to the top to the restaurant. Food is just okay. Hospitality is excellent. Breakfast is not ready before 8:30AM. Always have a vehicle when you travel to Coorg as every place is so far off.

Mid-range

 * Misty Mercara: in the heart of Mercara with a serene lush green ambience. Contact- +91 9742552547
 * Misty Mercara: in the heart of Mercara with a serene lush green ambience. Contact- +91 9742552547
 * Misty Mercara: in the heart of Mercara with a serene lush green ambience. Contact- +91 9742552547
 * Misty Mercara: in the heart of Mercara with a serene lush green ambience. Contact- +91 9742552547
 * Misty Mercara: in the heart of Mercara with a serene lush green ambience. Contact- +91 9742552547
 * Misty Mercara: in the heart of Mercara with a serene lush green ambience. Contact- +91 9742552547
 * Misty Mercara: in the heart of Mercara with a serene lush green ambience. Contact- +91 9742552547
 * Misty Mercara: in the heart of Mercara with a serene lush green ambience. Contact- +91 9742552547

Go next

 * Chikmagalur
 * Honnamana Kere - A religious site and tourist destination
 * Mangalore
 * Mysore.

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Madison (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Madison:

United States of America

 * Madison (Alabama) - A town in the state of Alabama.
 * Madison (Arkansas) - A town in the state of Arkansas.
 * Madison (Connecticut) - A town in the state of Connecticut.
 * Madison (Florida) - A town in the state of Florida.
 * Madison (Georgia) - A town in the state of Georgia.
 * Madison (Illinois) - A town in the state of Illinois.
 * Madison (Indiana) - A town in the state of Indiana.
 * Madison (Kansas) - A town in the state of Kansas.
 * Madison (Maine) - A town in the state of Maine.
 * Madison (Minnesota) - A town in the state of Minnesota.
 * Madison (Mississippi) - A town in the state of Mississippi.
 * Madison (Missouri) - A town in the state of Missouri.
 * Madison (Nebraska) - A town in the state of Nebraska.
 * Madison (New Hampshire) - A town in the state of New Hampshire.
 * Madison (New Jersey) - A town in the state of New Jersey.
 * Madison (New York) - A town in the state of New York.
 * Madison (North Carolina) - A town in the state of North Carolina.
 * Madison (Ohio) - A town in the state of Ohio.
 * Madison (Pennsylvania) - A town in the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Madison (South Dakota) - A town in the state of South Dakota.
 * Madison (Tennessee) - A town in the state of Tennessee.
 * Madison (Virginia) - A town in the state of Virginia.
 * Madison (West Virginia) - A town in the state of West Virginia.
 * Madison (Wisconsin) - The capital of the state of Wisconsin.

See also: Madison County

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Madison (Connecticut)

Madison is a town in New Haven County of Connecticut. It is in the central part of the Connecticut shoreline. The population of Madison was around 18,000 as of 2014. Much of Madison is known for its pricey, historical homes and its miles of beach.

Understand
The total area of Madison is 38.6 square miles. It was founded in 1641 as "East Guilford". It was named its own town in 1826, which separated Madison from is bordering town of Guilford.

It is 15 miles east of New Haven and 35 miles south of Hartford. Madison is immediately bordered to the east by Clinton, on the north by Durham, on the south by Long Island Sound, and on the west by Guilford.

By plane

 * Tweed New Haven Regional Airport (New Haven, CT), in New Haven County, about 17 miles from the main business district of Madison.

 * Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks, CT) in Hartford County, halfway between Hartford, Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts. It is Connecticut’s busiest commercial airport.

By bus
CT Transit – public transportation for all of Connecticut.

By car
To get into Madison take route I-95 to exit 61.

Get around
For east and west transportation access there are three major roads that intersect Madison; Interstate 95, US highway 1 (Boston Post Road), and state highway 80. State highway 79 allows for north and south town access. All roads can have considerable traffic when going to the more heavily populated areas.

Buy
Antiques:
 * Kirtland H. Crump Clocks, 387 Boston Post Road, antique clocks, repair & restoration. Contact: +1 203-245-7573.
 * Walker Loden, Ltd, 788 Boston Post Road, antiques, gifts, jewelry, accessories. Contact: +1 203-245-8663.

Apparel:
 * Anna Mia’s, 698 Boston Post Road, women's shoes, boots & accessories. Contact: +1 203-245-8118.
 * Ciao Bella Moda International, 36 Wall Street, pre-teen, teen & up clothing & accessories, unique. Contact: +1 203-245-1819.
 * Clinton Sport Shop, 16 West Main Street, sporting goods & apparel. Contact: +1 860-669-1009.
 * Country Shop of Madison, Inc., 684 Boston Post Road, women's clothing & accessories. Contact: +1 203-318-0368.
 * Jolie Boutique, 670 Boston Post Road, women's clothing, accessories & jewelry. Contact: +1 203-245-5828.
 * Khaki and Black, 22 Durham Road, men's & women's apparel & Simon Pearce glassware. Contact: +1 203-245-8887.

Beauty:
 * Foxglove Gallery, 129 Samson Rock Drive, gifts, bath and body. Contact: +1 203-245-2481.
 * Hair Concepts, Inc., 883 Boston Post Road, hair styling. Contact: +1 203-245-2767.
 * Skin Secrets, LLC, 119 Samson Rock Drive, beauty, nail and skin care. Contact: +1 203-245-8188.
 * Timothy Pamment Salon, 22 Durham Road, hair salon, hair care, skincare by Skin Ceuticals. Contact: +1 203-245-7707.

Jewelry:
 * Bella Perlina, LLC, 673 Boston Post Road, individually created jewelry. Contact: +1 203-245-4850.
 * Paul Lirot Jewelers, 73 Wall Street, jewelry, design & repairs, estate jewelry. Contact: +1 203-245-0320.
 * The Silver Moon, 769 Boston Post Road, silver jewelry. Contact: +1 203-318-8329.

Gifts and accessories:
 * Everlastings, LLC, 18 Wall Street, custom floral design, decorative accessories. Contact: +1 203-245-1391.
 * Madison Cheese, 129 Samson Rock Drive, International cheeses, gourmet food, custom baskets. Contact: +1 203-245-5168.
 * The Nosey Goose, 33 Wall Street, gift and antique shop. Contact: +1 203-245-3132.
 * The Audubon Shop, 907 Boston Post Road, optics, natural history books, wildlife art. Contact: +1 203-245-9056.
 * Savvy Tea Gourmet, 28 Durham Road, teas, tea related items and accessories, breakfast and lunch. Contact: +1 203-318-8666.

Eat

 * Café Allegre, 725 Boston Post Road, Romantic dining experience offering an array of Italian cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Madison. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 11:30AM to 2:30PM, Tuesday to Thursday from 5:30PM to 10PM, Friday from 11:30AM to 2PM, Friday from 5:30PM to 10:30PM, Saturday from 5:30PM to 10:30PM, and Sunday from 1PM to 9PM. Contact: +1 203-245-7773.
 * Fish Tale Restaurant, 1301 Boston Post Road, Fresh seafood cuisine, offering homemade soft serve ice cream. Open Sunday to Thursday from 11AM to 9PM, and Friday to Saturday from 11AM to 10:30PM. Contact: +1 203-245-7289.
 * Madison Beanery Hometown Bakery, 712 Boston Post Road, Endless amounts of coffees and desserts. Contact: +1 203-245-1323.
 * Zhang’s Restaurant, 44 Boston Post Road, There is an abundance of Chinese delicacies like the Jumbo Shrimp with Walnut with a white Marnier sauce, and Crispy Orange Beef. Japanese specialties like Donburi, Udon and sushi. Open Monday to Thursday from 11AM to 10PM, Saturday from 11AM to 11PM, and Sunday from noon to 10PM. Contact: +1 203-245-3300.

Sleep

Additional and more modestly priced options can be found a 10-15 minute drive south on I-95, in Guilford and Branford.

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Madison (Indiana)

Madison is a city along the Ohio River in Southern Indiana. Madison is surrounded by scenic limestone bluffs. The hills are tree-covered and the farmlands are fertile. Many of the grand homes and historic commercial buildings are still in use. The past co-exists with the present in perfect harmony.

Jefferson County is home to one of Indiana’s most beautiful state parks, Clifty Falls. This lush 1200-acre park offers scenic vista, four waterfalls and many hiking trails. Southern Indiana is also a nationally recognized wine region and three award-winning wineries are located within Jefferson County. Madison is also known as an antique mecca in the Midwest. Numerous specialty shops, unique restaurants and quaint B&Bs complement the historic downtown.

Understand
Madison is the county seat of Jefferson County, Indiana. It has been recognized as offering one of the highest qualities of life in the state. This is evident by its designation as one of 12 Distinctive Destinations of 2001 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Madison has a population of approximately 12,000 people with approximately 32,000 people residing within Jefferson County (2017). There is an active and thriving cultural movement in the community that includes art festivals, museums, theater, music, entertainment, and numerous local craftsmen and artisans.

Get in
The best route to Madison from the west is IN 56. It is a direct link to I-65. Travellers from Louisville can use IN 62 East from Jeffersonville. Louisville visitors can also use I-71 North and take US 421 North and cross the Madison-Milton Bridge. Indianapolis residents can go to Columbus and pick up IN 7 South. Travellers on I-71 from Cincinnati can exit at Carrollton, then take KY 36 West to the Madison-Milton Bridge. Visitors from Vevay and Belterra Casino can use IN 56 West into Madison.

Parks

 * Clifty Falls State Park, One mile west of town on IN 56 and 62, +1 812-273-8885. Whether you are an avid wildlife watcher, hiker, or enjoy the great outdoors, this magnificent state park has something for everyone. The park offers several picnic areas, a nature center offering seasonal programs, an Olympic-size swimming pool, RV and primitive campsites.  Hikers can enjoy trails ranging from “easy” to “rugged” and behold deeply cut gorges, sheer rock walls and plunging waterfalls. Open all year; admission charged Mar-Sept.
 * Riverfront Park, Vaughn Dr. A favorite spot for a relaxing stroll, boat watching or attending one of several yearly events. Public boat launching facilities. Rejuvenated brick walk with benches, gazebo, viewing sites, and dedicated bricks. Adjacent parks offer playground equipment, volleyball & basketball courts, shelter houses and picnic areas with tables.
 * Riverfront Park, Vaughn Dr. A favorite spot for a relaxing stroll, boat watching or attending one of several yearly events. Public boat launching facilities. Rejuvenated brick walk with benches, gazebo, viewing sites, and dedicated bricks. Adjacent parks offer playground equipment, volleyball & basketball courts, shelter houses and picnic areas with tables.
 * Riverfront Park, Vaughn Dr. A favorite spot for a relaxing stroll, boat watching or attending one of several yearly events. Public boat launching facilities. Rejuvenated brick walk with benches, gazebo, viewing sites, and dedicated bricks. Adjacent parks offer playground equipment, volleyball & basketball courts, shelter houses and picnic areas with tables.

Water activities

 * Madison Public Boat Ramp Foot of West St. and Vaughn Dr. Located on the riverfront at the foot of West Street. Open year round. No charge.
 * Madison Public Boat Ramp Foot of West St. and Vaughn Dr. Located on the riverfront at the foot of West Street. Open year round. No charge.

Campgrounds

 * City of Madison Campgrounds, Riverfront on Vaughn Drive, +1 812-265-8308 or +1 812-265-8333. 32 Sites. Some have trees. Rates: daily $15, weekly $90. Hours April 1st-October 31st. Will take reservations after April 1st. Facilities: A shower house, electric and water hook-up, dump station, paved spaces with picnic table. Restrictions: Campers only, no tents. Check Out: M-Sa 2PM, Su 5PM.

By phone
Most telephone numbers in Madison consist of +1 812 plus a seven-digit number, but the Southern Indiana region is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 930 being the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).

Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 812 before these if no area code is indicated.

Go next

 * Louisville is the nearest major city. It is home to the Kentucky Derby and museums dedicated to the Derby, Muhammad Ali and Louisville Slugger bats.
 * Cincinnati is home to Kings Island, Cincinnati Museum Center and nearby Newport Aquarium.
 * Indianapolis is the state capital and home to the Indy 500 and Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts.
 * Just east of Madison are Belterra and Grand Victoria Casinos along the Ohio River.
 * Across the Ohio River from Belterra is Kentucky Speedway, one of NASCAR's newest tracks, hosting Trucks, Indy Cars and Busch races.

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Madison (Minnesota)

Madison is the county seat of Lac qui Parle County in Southern Minnesota.

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Madison (South Dakota)

Madison is a city of 7,300 people (2019) between Lake Herman and Lake Madison in Southeast South Dakota. It is home to Dakota State University.

See

 * Madison Historic District - Bounded roughly by Egan Ave. (both sides), Washington, 4th and 7th Streets

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Madison

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. As the anchor of the Greater Madison Area, it is home to the University of Wisconsin — Madison, one of the premier universities in the United States. It is a vibrant city known for its natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and academic excellence. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring the city's many museums and art galleries. The city is also known for its diverse and delicious food options.

Districts

 * Isthmus — Madison's downtown area, home to museums, shopping, dining, and great lake views along with diverse neighborhoods
 * North — Primarily residential with minimal shopping areas, large public natural areas
 * South Central — Home to vast public natural areas, such as the UW Arboretum and Olin-Turville Park, and the Alliant Energy Center/Dane County Coliseum
 * West — Unique shopping and dining, retail chains, interesting attractions, quaint neighborhoods
 * East — Similar to the West with unique shopping and dining, retail chains, interesting attractions, quaint neighborhoods

Understand
Madison is a fairly large city in south central Wisconsin. One of only two cities in North America on an isthmus (the other is Seattle), Madison is defined by its five lakes: Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa. Through a combination of factors, including the state capital and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the city has more to offer than might be expected from a metropolitan area of about 500,000. Madison has many excellent restaurants, an active theater community, a great music scene, and good shopping. Madison is also minutes away from a beautiful rural countryside featuring larger fields and a more scenic and hilly terrain, depending on which direction one travels outside of the city.

National groups and magazines rank Madison highly for being a very bike-friendly city, a great place to raise a family, having a healthy and fit population, and an overall high quality of life. Madison is a melting pot of the Midwest. You'll find professionals, students, families, hippies, musicians and everything in between. It has a vibrant nightlife scene with lots of live music and pubs. It shares many qualities of other well-known college towns like Berkeley and Austin—a creative and educated population—but retains a small-town feel.

Madison's weather is typical of the Midwest: warm and humid in summer, often very cold in winter, and temperate spring and fall conditions.

By car

 * I-39/I-90/I-94 runs along the eastern edge of Madison.
 * Just over an hour to get to Milwaukee on I-94.
 * 2 hr 15 min to get to Chicago O'Hare Airport on I-90. Downtown Chicago is 30-45 minutes further, depending on traffic.
 * Four hours on the combined I-90/I-94 will take you to Minneapolis/Saint Paul.

By bus

 * From Milwaukee the Badger Bus; ; runs multiple trips per day between Madison and Milwaukee.  Has multiple stops, including downtown, in both cities; makes stops at Mitchell Int'l. Airport in Milwaukee.  Will also stop at Johnson Creek on demand (tickets must be purchased in advance online).
 * Megabus. Low-cost bus company that offers service to Madison from Chicago (several times daily), Milwaukee (4 times daily), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul (4 times daily). Fares can be as little as $1 each way if ordered far enough in advance. Megabus serves two stops in Madison, one on Langdon Street just west of Lake Street, across from the Pyle Center on the University of Wisconsin campus, and another at the bus shelter at the Dutch Mill Park & Ride, located on the northeast side of the US Route 12/18 and US Route 51 intersection. The stop at the Memorial Union is more centrally located, and a much better stop to get off at if you'll be staying in central Madison without a car. Also, none of the services to Milwaukee nor the daytime services to Minneapolis-Saint Paul stop at Dutch Mill.
 * Greyhound. Service from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Chicago.
 * Greyhound. Service from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

By rail

 * Via Columbus, Amtrak travels east to Milwaukee and Chicago and west to Minneapolis on the Empire Builder route. Columbus is a 30-minute drive north of Madison.
 * Amtrak also connects to Madison from Chicago via Thruway bus, operated by VanGalder.

By bus
You can get around much of Madison on the Metro bus system ($2 single trip, $5 day ticket). Coverage becomes spotty and travel times extensive as you get further away from the isthmus, so a car is practically a necessity for regular travel outside the city center.

By car
On-street parking in the center of Madison — the isthmus — tends to be scarce (and permits, issued annually, are required), but a number of parking garages are sprinkled throughout the area. Street parking further from the center is plentiful and free. A map of parking garages, rates, and parking regulations in the downtown area can be found at the City of Madison parking page. For most lots on the University of Wisconsin campus permits, issued annually only to university employees, are required. There are a few lots that offer public parking. Full details on parking lots, rates and regulations on the UW campus can be found here. The best advice for parking on the UW campus is to read signs at lot entrances and believe what they say (UW parking enforcement is highly vigilant and on duty 24 hours a day). If you are driving from one end of the city to another, the Beltline is a commonly used route.

Football games can pose significant challenges to those traveling in the downtown area by car or bus. If you're traveling on a Sunday in the fall, it is always worth checking if and when the Badgers are playing a home game. Before and after home games, expect most streets near Camp Randall Stadium to be backed up, with traffic moving at a snail's pace. On-street parking in the area will likely be unavailable, and parking lots around campus will likely be filled to capacity unless you arrive early. Use extreme caution at intersections. Expect pedestrians to be drunk both before and after the game: it's not unusual to find people from college students to retirees stumbling to the game as early as 9AM. On the other hand, traffic during a football game is usually very light, and if you need to go somewhere downtown on game day, that's the time to do it.

By taxi
Uber and Lyft are both available in Madison. There are also several cab companies and when downtown there is never a taxi far from sight. That said, taxis operate on an appointment-only basis, so be sure to call at least 15-20 minutes before you need a ride (allow for more time during busy periods or inclement weather). With most of the cab companies you can also make a reservation for a specific time by calling at least 24 hours in advance - this is highly advisable if you are going to take a cab to the airport.

By bike
Madison has consistently been rated among America's most bicycle-friendly cities, and the city maintains a map of Madison's bike paths.

Local flavor

 * Midvale Neighborhood A handful of closely-connected neighborhoods off of Midvale Blvd on Madison's near- to middle-west side. Beautiful parks and some original Madison architecture. Check out Hilldale mall, which includes many small boutiques and local shops and restaurants. Hilldale is a more low-key alternative to State Street or Monroe Street for dinner out or shopping.
 * East Johnson Street This up-and-coming neighborhood contains a small selection of cheap, high-quality shops and cafés that will give the average Madison hipster wet dreams. Everything of interest is concentrated between Brearly and Blount streets.
 * Midvale Neighborhood A handful of closely-connected neighborhoods off of Midvale Blvd on Madison's near- to middle-west side. Beautiful parks and some original Madison architecture. Check out Hilldale mall, which includes many small boutiques and local shops and restaurants. Hilldale is a more low-key alternative to State Street or Monroe Street for dinner out or shopping.
 * East Johnson Street This up-and-coming neighborhood contains a small selection of cheap, high-quality shops and cafés that will give the average Madison hipster wet dreams. Everything of interest is concentrated between Brearly and Blount streets.
 * Midvale Neighborhood A handful of closely-connected neighborhoods off of Midvale Blvd on Madison's near- to middle-west side. Beautiful parks and some original Madison architecture. Check out Hilldale mall, which includes many small boutiques and local shops and restaurants. Hilldale is a more low-key alternative to State Street or Monroe Street for dinner out or shopping.
 * East Johnson Street This up-and-coming neighborhood contains a small selection of cheap, high-quality shops and cafés that will give the average Madison hipster wet dreams. Everything of interest is concentrated between Brearly and Blount streets.
 * East Johnson Street This up-and-coming neighborhood contains a small selection of cheap, high-quality shops and cafés that will give the average Madison hipster wet dreams. Everything of interest is concentrated between Brearly and Blount streets.

Learn

Work
The largest employers are the Wisconsin state government and the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, there are a growing number of hi-tech employers and jobs, particularly in the biotechnology field. Madison has a very low unemployment rate compared to the national average.

Eat
Madison is said to have the highest number of restaurants per capita in the entire United States. The sheer diversity of and intense competition among Madison's restaurants is enough to put any city of similar size to shame (as well as many larger cities!), making Madison one of the best cities in the country to be a foodie. Take your time to make a selection; you could spend years in Madison without seeing half of what the restaurant scene has to offer.

As Madison is in Wisconsin, don't miss the frozen custard, with local chain Michael's being a firm favorite among locals for this sweet treat.

Budget

 * Food carts, Library Mall (at the end of State St, away from the Capitol). Look out for food carts, some of Madison's best sources for a quick bite, clustered at the end of State Street near Memorial Library and on/near Capitol Square.

Bars, brewpubs, and burgers
Madison is well known for upholding the Wisconsin "supper club" tradition, offering a variety of German-inspired establishments that serve top-notch American food during the day, convert into bars late at night, and give you an absolutely unrivaled selection of beer regardless of whether it's 10AM or 1AM.

Telephone
Madison's telephone area code is 608. This telephone code covers much of Southwestern and South Central Wisconsin. The area code must be dialed before all phone numbers in the district.

Internet
Many businesses will offer Wi-Fi. Computers are available at locations of the Madison Public Library.

Stay safe
Overall, Madison is a very safe city. However, as with all cities, be cautious at all times and pay attention to your surroundings. The downtown area is well populated and fairly well lit. South Madison is considered to be the "bad" part of town, and has a higher crime rate than the rest of the city. The areas that are recommended to avoid at night are isolated bike paths/alleys, Allied Drive, Badger Road, South Park Street (South of Regent Street) and also Britta Drive, Britta Parkway and Helene Parkway in the Dunn's Marsh Neighborhood, as well as Troy Drive on Madison's North Side. Bright red emergency markers are posted around the University of Wisconsin campus and its Lakeshore Path; press the button and the police should show up very quickly.

The Madison police are generally lax on drinking and rowdiness. However, they significantly step up enforcement during the weekends of Halloween and the Mifflin Street Block Party, and have even brought in riot police to disperse nonviolent crowds. Hundreds of arrests are made every year during these two events. The police will not hesitate to arrest you for extremely minor offenses - the most common being underage drinking, open containers in public, and public urination. Do not urinate in public under any circumstances (the police check alleys and corners for this specifically), and if you're underage, don't get obscenely drunk and call any attention to yourself. During Mifflin, make sure you drink only on private property; the police will immediately arrest anyone who attempts to walk down the sidewalk or cross the street with an open container. Out-of-towners make up a significant portion of the arrested every year, and the city responds by clamping down on the students — don't ruin Madison for the rest of us! Crimes do occur during the Mifflin Block Party. Robberies, assaults and sexual assaults have also occurred in past years. It's still a good idea to be careful around Mifflin during the party.

A tip to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists: each should always be on the look out for the other two. This is especially true downtown and in the area of the UW campus. Cars racing through red lights as they change, pedestrians crossing streets in the middle of the block with traffic present, and bicycles running red lights and weaving in and out of traffic are all commonplace, along with a number of other similar behaviors. Also, pedestrians on and near the UW campus should always be on the look out for students driving mopeds and scooters on sidewalks; even though this is illegal in the City of Madison it is quite common.

Newspaper

 * The Cap Times (free, published Wednesday) is a liberal weekly paper focused on politics and local commerce and change.
 * Isthmus (free) is a weekly paper focused on local news and events.
 * Wisconsin State Journal is a daily paper offering local, national, and international news.

Go next

 * Prairie du Sac hosts the annual Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw every Labor Day Weekend.
 * Spring Green is home to a pair of architectural wonders: the House on the Rock, one of the weirdest museums you'll ever see, and Taliesin, the family home and architectural school founded by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It's about 45 minutes west of Madison.
 * Stoughton is famous for its Syttende Mai festival commemorating the Norwegian Constitution Day on May 17. Also home to Victorian Holiday in December the Stoughton Fair in July.
 * New Glarus. A quaint slice of Switzerland in Wisconsin, originally settled by Swiss immigrants from the canton of Glarus. Come here to see the Swiss-inspired buildings of the village center, and to try some local Swiss-German cuisine. Also known for the New Glarus Brewing Company, whose beer is only sold within the state of Wisconsin, and for the cheesemaking industry in the surrounding region as a result of the inhabitants' Swiss heritage.
 * Prairie du Sac hosts the annual Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw every Labor Day Weekend.
 * Spring Green is home to a pair of architectural wonders: the House on the Rock, one of the weirdest museums you'll ever see, and Taliesin, the family home and architectural school founded by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It's about 45 minutes west of Madison.
 * Stoughton is famous for its Syttende Mai festival commemorating the Norwegian Constitution Day on May 17. Also home to Victorian Holiday in December the Stoughton Fair in July.
 * New Glarus. A quaint slice of Switzerland in Wisconsin, originally settled by Swiss immigrants from the canton of Glarus. Come here to see the Swiss-inspired buildings of the village center, and to try some local Swiss-German cuisine. Also known for the New Glarus Brewing Company, whose beer is only sold within the state of Wisconsin, and for the cheesemaking industry in the surrounding region as a result of the inhabitants' Swiss heritage.
 * New Glarus. A quaint slice of Switzerland in Wisconsin, originally settled by Swiss immigrants from the canton of Glarus. Come here to see the Swiss-inspired buildings of the village center, and to try some local Swiss-German cuisine. Also known for the New Glarus Brewing Company, whose beer is only sold within the state of Wisconsin, and for the cheesemaking industry in the surrounding region as a result of the inhabitants' Swiss heritage.
 * New Glarus. A quaint slice of Switzerland in Wisconsin, originally settled by Swiss immigrants from the canton of Glarus. Come here to see the Swiss-inspired buildings of the village center, and to try some local Swiss-German cuisine. Also known for the New Glarus Brewing Company, whose beer is only sold within the state of Wisconsin, and for the cheesemaking industry in the surrounding region as a result of the inhabitants' Swiss heritage.
 * New Glarus. A quaint slice of Switzerland in Wisconsin, originally settled by Swiss immigrants from the canton of Glarus. Come here to see the Swiss-inspired buildings of the village center, and to try some local Swiss-German cuisine. Also known for the New Glarus Brewing Company, whose beer is only sold within the state of Wisconsin, and for the cheesemaking industry in the surrounding region as a result of the inhabitants' Swiss heritage.
 * New Glarus. A quaint slice of Switzerland in Wisconsin, originally settled by Swiss immigrants from the canton of Glarus. Come here to see the Swiss-inspired buildings of the village center, and to try some local Swiss-German cuisine. Also known for the New Glarus Brewing Company, whose beer is only sold within the state of Wisconsin, and for the cheesemaking industry in the surrounding region as a result of the inhabitants' Swiss heritage.

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Madison County

There is more than one place called Madison County:

United States of America

 * Madison County (Alabama)
 * Madison County (Arkansas)
 * Madison County (Florida)
 * Madison County (Georgia)
 * Madison County (Idaho)
 * Madison County (Illinois)
 * Madison County (Indiana)
 * Madison County (Iowa)
 * Madison County (Kentucky)
 * Madison Parish (Louisiana)
 * Madison County (Mississippi)
 * Madison County (Missouri)
 * Madison County (Montana)
 * Madison County (Nebraska)
 * Madison County (New York)
 * Madison County (North Carolina)
 * Madison County (Ohio)
 * Madison County (Tennessee)
 * Madison County (Texas)
 * Madison County (Virginia)

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Madiun

Madiun is a regency in East Java. Its capital city has the same name.

The regency is located 169 km west of Surabaya, or 114 km east of Solo (Surakarta) City and 38 km southeast of Ngawi. In its capital city, there is center of railway industry (INKA). Madiun is known to have Iswahyudi Airbase, which is one of the major Air Force bases, although located in Magetan. The capital city has the nickname City of Gadis (Girl), City of Brem, Student Town, City of railroad, Pecel City, City of Culture, City of Literature, and the City of Industry.

By plane
Solo's Adisumarmo International Airport, 120 km west of town, is a small airport. There are 12 flights a day to Jakarta. As in 2016, there are flights to other Indonesian cities as well, such as Surabaya, Batam, Denpasar, Bandung, Balikpapan. There is international flight to Kuala Lumpur by Malaysia's low-cost airline, AirAsia,. If using taxi, you should buy a ticket in a ticket shelter. Just name your destination and pay the amount they ask, and you will be assigned to a registered taxi using a set fee charging system.

You can also fly to Yogyakarta's Adisucipto International Airport. The distance between Yogyakarta and Madiun is about 165 km, is about 3 hours travel by road. Take Trans Jogja Bus to get out of the airport, then get off in the nearest bus stop. Take inter-city Bus to Madiun. The famous bus is Sumber Kencono, you can reach Madiun in 2 hours at night travel) This inter-city bus also stop in Solo, so you can using this bus from Solo. The bus also pass the main road not far from Solo's Adisumarmo International Airport

By bus
The bus terminal in capital city,, services more local destinations such as Surabaya, Ngawi, Solo, Yogyakarta, Ponorogo, and Semarang.

From Jakarta, some inter-city buses take a night trip, such as Lorena, Pahala Kencana, Rosalia Indah, STJ, etc. The travel (Jakarta - Madiun) will take around 16 hours trip, depart at 13:00 and you will arrive at 04:00 the next morning.

By train
Express trains from Jakarta take around 9 hours. Other trains take longer, sometimes much longer. Express trains serving Madiun include Bima, Bangunkarta, and Gajayana expresses (to/from Jakarta, all AC), Argo Wilis, Turangga, Malabar, and Mutiara Selatan (to/from Bandung), Argo Wilis, and Sancaka (to/from Surabaya), Malioboro Expres (from Malang) The main station is, in Manguharjo Madiun.

By taxi
Taxi is the easiest way to go around. It is cheap, and you can even book it for the whole trip. You can negotiate for the price or you can ask to use meter. Ask in your hotel reception if they can arrange one for you. Or they may also have a car to rent (mostly including the driver).

By becak
Becak (traditional pedicabs) are an entertaining way of seeing the city, albeit quite slowly. Expect Becak drivers to quote prices inflated to at least 3 times for the average tourist.

Mountaineering
Climb to (Liman Peak) 2535 masl via Kare district.

Food souvenirs

 * Brem. traditional fermented snack.

Local drinks
Try local lemon squash by Mimosa factory and other local drinks.

Connect
The telephone area code for Madiun is 0351.

Go next

 * Sarangan, an irrigation lake located in Magetan, a half hour trip from Madiun. The nearest popular weekend getaway for Madiun residents. Had it own natural scenery and breathtaking views with Mount Lawu as a background. You can find your self relaxing in the nearest resort. From Sarangan you can take a short cut to Tawangmangu.
 * Tawangmangu, a hill station located on the slopes of Mount Lawu, a dormant volcano which straddles the border between Central Java and East Java. It is an hour drive from Madiun, and is a popular weekend getaway. Nearby are the ruins of the Sukuh Temple, a Hindu temple built at the end of the period of Hinduism in Java. The temple is famous for its unique shape that resembles Mayan pyramids. Tawangmangu is also famous for its natural scenery, with waterfalls (Grojogan Sewu and Jumog Waterfall) and breathtaking views. For those who are not faint-hearted, it is also possible to climb to the top of Mount Lawu (3,265 m) from Tawangmangu, which is a 7 hours hike to the peak.
 * Ngawi, a city and the capital of Ngawi (regency), well-known for its Dutch fortress.
 * Ponorogo, a city well-known for the Reog traditional dance. It is 32 km south of Madiun.
 * Kediri, the third oldest city in Indonesia.

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Madona

Madona is a town in the center of eastern Latvia, in the eastern part of the Vidzeme region.

Understand
Madona is home to 9,000 residents, and is a centre of culture, education, trade, sports, and medicine in the Madonas novads region.

The name “Madona”, often confused with “Madonna”, comes possibly from lake Madona or the medieval German name for the palace of Birži - Madohn. Birži was the official name of the inhabited area before. The name of the town has absolutely nothing to do with the famous singer nor the Christian religious figure.

Get in
1188.lv provides up-to-date bus and train schedules, route planner and prices.

By bus
Madona is well connected by bus service with Riga and smaller cities in eastern Latvia. Ticket price from Riga to Madona is about €8 and it takes usually 3 - 3½ hours to get there. From Madona you can catch direct buses to Cēsis, Daugavpils, Gulbene, Alūksne, Sigulda, Rēzekne, Aizkraukle, Jēkapils and numerous small villages within Madonas novads.

By train
Going by train is a relatively cheap and quick option (€5, <3 hrs). Unfortunately trains run infrequently, often just once a day. No advance booking of seats is available and trains are often crowded with students on Fridays.

By car
There are two main roads from the capital, Riga – one through Sigulda and Bērzakrogs, the other through Plavinas. The road through Plavinas is slower due to traffic and inhabited areas with speed limitations but the road conditions are slightly better.

By thumb
It is pretty popular to hitch-hike in Latvia and if you can get to Madona as well. If you come via Pļaviņas, make sure you get off on the bypass road at roundabout before crossing the railway bridge in direction of Jēkabpils. From there the branch road P37 to Madona starts.

By plane
The is no airport with scheduled flights. The nearest airfield is in Prauliena (7 km on the road from town centre), which is a small non-supervised 400 x 20 m strip but in very good condition, sufficient for small general aviation and ultra light airplanes. The nearest real passenger airport is in Riga.

By car
The town is small and getting around by car is an easy task, without traffic jams and takes minutes. Beware that due to ongoing pipeline replacement works the surface quality on some of the streets may be really bad. Free public parking places are available in many places in the centre.

By public bus
There are 3 public bus lines in the town. Tickets (€0.70) can be purchased on board.

By bicycle
In late spring/summer/early autumn probably the best way to get around is bicycle. Do not leave your bike unlocked on the street as bicycle thefts are not uncommon.

Bicycle rental is available at Smecere's Sport Complex.

On foot
Getting around the center by walking is a good option in any season.

In the winter

 * Cross country skiing and biathlon at Smecere's Sport Complex, just outside the town
 * Skiing and snowboarding
 * Ice hockey
 * Indoor sport activities - volleyball, basketball, floor-ball, climbing on artificial wall, gym etc at newly built Madona Sporta Centrs

In the summer

 * Beach volleyball - on the beach of Madona lake, two equipped fields are available, often competitions take place there. [[Image: Madona_lake_and_volleyball.jpg|thumb|250px|Madona lake and the beach volleyball fields from above]]
 * Rollerskating - on asphalted tracks over small hills and through forests, starts at Smecere's Sport Complex
 * BMX track - at Smecere's Sport Complex, one of the most challenging BMX tracks in Latvia
 * Off-road driving
 * Windsurfing
 * Hunting
 * Fishing
 * Paintball
 * Horse riding
 * Bird watching
 * Nature trails and hillwalking
 * Orienteering

Learn
Madona is a home to two high schools and a branch of public university RPIVA. Check the international exchange programs for possibility of studying. Basics of Latvian language are essential for studying and living there.

Work
The current economic situation and high unemployment rates in general do not offer many possibilities to find a job, however finding a seasonal job in tourism may still be possible. For EU/EEA citizens no permits and no lengthy paperwork is required.

Buy

 * Four supermarkets are available in the town – one in the centre next to train station, three more on northern side of the town; open every day from 8:00 until 22:00 (including Sundays and public holidays). Smaller shops all around the town but opening times may vary. Credit and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere.
 * Petrol stations are open 24/7, most of them located around the roundabout in northern part of the town.

Stay safe

 * Beware of extreme temperature surprises in the winter. Temperatures may drop as low as -35°C occasionally, but are often around -20°C in winter. Inappropriate shoes or clothing together with longer periods of time spent outdoors can easily result in frostbite.
 * Driving conditions may sometimes get very bad in the winter. Even though the streets are regularly cleaned, they may be covered by ice after a snowfall or when temperatures climb rapidly over 0°C. Drive and walk with great care. Keep in mind that the braking distance of cars may increase by a factor of four.

Go next

 * Cesvaine – A small town just 16 km north of Madona, easily reachable by road. Home to the eclectic 19th century Cesvaine Palace, and ruins of medieval castles. The oldest palace in the country, its magnificent landscapes of pine forests are cut by Kuja river.
 * Gulbene – A small town with the only narrow gauge railway in the Baltics, to/from the recreation centre of Alūksne.
 * Lake Lubānas – In the east. In the far southeastern corner of Vidzeme. The largest lake in Latvia by area, but also one of the shallowest ones with average depth just 3 m. A great place for windsurfing and under-ice fishing in winter.
 * Teiču Swamp Nature Reserve (Teiču dabas rezervāts) – In the south east. Take some of the wood-board walking paths to observe wild animals and birds. It is necessary to contact the reservoir's guide for entry permission.
 * Cēsis – One of the country's oldest towns. It has an impressive castle complex of Livonian Order origin, a charming city centre with some cobblestoned streets, and historic wooden buildings.
 * Smiltene – Features a manor, some castle ruins, and a watch tower over the surrounding area. Not very interesting, but quite cosy and slightly larger than Valka, and not far from the Pskov highway.
 * Also, check out the Vidzeme region for close-by destinations and attractions.

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Madonie

Madonie (It: Parco Naturale Regionale delle Madonie) is a National Park in Sicily, Italy near Cefalù.

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Madras (Oregon)

Madras is a city in Oregon.

Understand
Named after the city in India that is now called Chennai, although some believe that it was named after the madras variety of cloth. The town is mostly in the rather small Willow Creek Basin. To the West are the Agency Plains, to the east are hills (and the Deer Ridge Correctional Institute,) and to the south and southeast is the Crooked River National Grassland.

Madras is pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable, not on the second as Madras in India is.

Get in
Madras is located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 26 and 97 in Central Oregon, about 120 miles (2.5 to 3 hours) southeast of Portland and 45 miles (1 hour) north of Bend. U.S. 26 is the most direct route between the Portland area and Madras, passing over the slopes of Mount Hood. For travelers from the north, Madras is located about 90 miles south of both The Dalles (via US 197 to US 97) and Biggs Junction (via US 97), both of which are located on I-84.

The nearest airport with commercial service is Redmond Municipal Airport about 30 miles (half an hour) south; the nearest major airport is Portland International Airport.

Get around
A car is necessary to see much of Madras and the accompanying lake, Billy Chinook. Mt Hood Teleporter is a public transport service to reach Madras from Redmond or from Government Camp to Madras.

Do

 * Surface Watersports - Lake Billy Chinook offers relatively good conditions for surface watersports like wakeboarding and water skiing. Wake up early for the best water or "AM Glass." There are numerous boat launches and the marina offers mooring and boat/equipment rentals.
 * Surface Watersports - Lake Billy Chinook offers relatively good conditions for surface watersports like wakeboarding and water skiing. Wake up early for the best water or "AM Glass." There are numerous boat launches and the marina offers mooring and boat/equipment rentals.

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Madre de Dios

There is more than one place called Madre de Dios:

Bolivia

 * Madre de Dios (Bolivia) - A province of Bolivia.

Peru

 * Madre de Dios (Peru) - A region of Peru.

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Madre de Dios (Peru)

The department of Madre de Dios is one of the tropical areas in Peru. It is located east of Cuzco and borders on Bolivia. The most important river is the Madre de Dios river. The main city is Puerto Maldonado.

Cities

 * — the starting point for jungle trips

Other destinations

 * — one of the most diverse areas in Peru and South America and a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering landscape from the Andes to the Amazon
 * — a unique opportunity to explore Amazonian biodiversity in the southeastern part of the Cuzco department, it protects a vast expanse of rainforest and is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna, including monkeys, parrots, jaguars and alligators

Climate
The climate is warm and damp. The rainy season is from December to March, when torrential rainfall causes rivers to swell and often overflow their banks.

Read
This area was the setting of Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo (1982), based on the exploits of Carlos Fermín Fitzcarrald (1862–1897), a rubber baron from Iquitos. The region is the subject of a memoir by conservationist and explorer Paul Rosolie, Mother of God: An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon (2014).

Get in
You can go by road from Cusco, Lima, Puno and Brazil. LAN Airlines has daily flights from Lima or Cusco to Puerto Maldonado.

See
The region is the location of many ancient Inca ruins.

Do
Ecotourism is a major emerging industry in Madre de Dios. A number of lodges in Manu and Tambopata are becoming part of what is described as the Vilcabamba-Amboró Corridor. Some of these eco-lodges offer adventure activities as well.

title: Madre de Dios (Peru)