Madison received its name after founding father, James Madison. The city is the home of eight National Historic Landmarks. The capital sits in south-central Wisconsin, on an isthmus surrounded by four lakes.

The city's first inhabitants were Native Americans, the Ho-Chunk nation. They called the area Taychopera, "Land of the Four Lakes." A judge and land speculator purchased the area in 1829. Settlers moved from the eastern states, leading to a significant increase in population growth. In the eight years between the time Wisconsin reached statehood and Madison incorporated, the city's population grew from under 1,000 to almost 7,000.

Madison is a center for political and scholarly matters. During the Civil War, soldiers trained at Camp Randall, located in the city. Madison stands as the birthplace of workers' compensation, unemployment, and Social Security.

The city holds a Big Ten university, a variety of beer bars, and the state Capitol building. For a nature-filled day, head to Olbrich Botanical Gardens. This attraction consists of over 16 acres of unique gardens. The garden is home to the Thai pavilion, a gift from the Thai government. Knowing that nature can make you thirsty, they've also got a beer garden to wet your whistle.

Perhaps you're in the mood for a local concert. The Majestic Theatre provides a full schedule of touring artists and local musicians. During the summertime, you can catch their free outdoor concert series.

If it's football season, you know where you'll catch the entire city. Make your way to Camp Randall Stadium and take part in chants, the wave, and the infamous "Jump Around." Join thousands of passionate Badger fans cheering on the beloved team.

Beer and food are all a Wisconsinite needs to be happy. Ale Asylum, Karben4, One Barrel Brewing Company, and Parched Eagle Brewpub provide local microbrews. Meanwhile, HopCat, The Malt House, and Dexter's Pub provide great beer options. You can't forget about fried cheese curds. You're drinking that beer to wash something down, right? TipsyCow, the Curd Girl, OSS Madison, and Graze offer some of the city's best fried cheesy goodness.

There's nothing quite like finishing a day off with a scoop of Babcock Hall ice cream. Their flavors range from orange custard chocolate chip to classic chocolate peanut butter. This ice cream, a Madison staple, is hard to beat.

Keeping up with the hustle and bustle of city life can be time-consuming. Especially with that list of yard work to-do's sitting at home on the kitchen counter. LawnStarter has the solution for you. They provide you with vetted landscaping companies in your area. The most work you have to do is enter your ZIP code on the app.

Seasoned pros take care of everything from overgrown gardens to water features and patios. Head out for the day, go catch a concert, and don't forget that brewski. LawnStarter will handle the rest.