Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Madison Capitol, a towering symbol of architectural beauty and historical significance. Rising over 265 feet, its iconic dome is crowned by Daniel Chester French's "Wisconsin," a gilded bronze statue of elegance. The interior dome, uniquely crafted from granite, features Edwin Blashfield's "Resources of Wisconsin," a mural that lavishly decorates the rotunda. Visitors are enveloped in a world of diverse textures, with 43 varieties of stone from across the globe, intricately hand-carved furniture, and exquisite glass mosaics adding to the Capitol's majestic allure.
If you want to get a taste of what rural America is like, as well as a taste of the beer they brew in rural America (this one is called Spotted Cow, since this is Wisconsin and we love our cows), then you’ll want to participate in this social activity. We’ll board a bus, ride about 30 to 40 minutes outside Madison, and stop in the village of New Glarus. This village, which now has about 2,200 folks, was founded in 1845 by people from the Swiss canton of Glarus, hence the name. What makes New Glarus special in our mind (and gut) is its beer, which many people in Madison love. And that’s why we go to New Glarus – to drink their beer together. By the way, unfortunately, you’ll have to pay for the beer. If you’d rather not, then take a stroll around the village; it’s a nice quiet place.
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