Located in south-central Wisconsin, between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, Madison is the capital of American state of Wisconsin. This vibrant city has much more to offer than metropolitan attractions and serves as an excellent location for exploring the surrounding rural areas. The city also offers a large number of attractions within its limits. It has so much to see that you can easily spend a couple of days in the city. Like most other American cities, a self drive trip is the best way to explore Madison. Regardless of the duration of your stay, you can take advantage of Madison Car Rentals and travel around at your own convenience.

Madison celebrates numerous festivals all across the year. Taste of Madison is certainly a must-attend event for foodies. It is held at Capital Square on Saturday and Sunday of the Labor Day weekend. The event showcases many restaurants, beverage stands and entertainment stages. The entry to the venue is absolutely free. A variety of unique and traditional dishes are sold during the festival. As the portions of dishes are very small, you can sample many dishes. If you happen to be in Madison on the Labor Day weekend, do not forget to rent a car and drive to the Capital Square to witness this event.

Great Taste of the Midwest is another event held at Olin-Turville Court. This is a beer festival that is put on by the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild. With hundred of brew pubs and micro breweries and more than 5000 guests, it is one of the largest in the nation. The number of tickets is limited but the event is extremely popular. It is good to book tickets well in advance if you happen to be in city during this time. This is certainly not to be missed by wine and beer lovers.

Concerts on the Square is another festival celebrated in the city. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra organizes a series of weekly summer concerts on the grounds of the State Capitol. Entry to the event is absolutely free. The interesting thing is that the attendees sit on the ground and watch the performances. Most people bring blankets to spread on the ground and food to eat.

Overture Center is home to Madison's most prominent performing arts organizations such as Symphony, Madison Ballet, Repertory Theatre, Opera and Children's Theatre. It is a place well worth a visit. You can also check city calendar and find out if there is any event at the time of your visit.

Token Creek Chamber Music Festival is an annual festival which is held every August. The event features classical music in an intimate rural setting. In order to reach the venues, you can take advantage of Madison car rentals. A variety of car rental services are available in the city. Depending upon your requirements and budget, you can book the car of your choice. Make sure to source a reputed service provider while booking a car.