- Active Lifestyle: Residents of Fitchburg WI real estate enjoy biking, bowling, volleyball, golfing, walking along outdoor trails, swimming and attending one of the many local fitness clubs. There are over 576 acres of parks to enjoy. Climb Quarry Ridge or take the kids to Wildwood Park for the day. Cross-country ski at Olin-Turville Park’s 3.1 miles of trails overlooking the downtown Madison cityscape.
- Dining: Nothing is out-of-range in Fitchburg. Eat Italian, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Cajun, Mexican, European, Irish, or locally grown organic. You’ll also have your choice of fresh coffee roasters, pizzerias and sub shops. Pick your own raspberries, apples and pumpkins at Eplegaarden old fashioned farm.
- Business Hub: Fitchburg is home to many diverse employers, including Promega Corporation (biotech), Wolf Appliance, Hospice Care Inc, Super Target, Thermo Fischer Scientific (analytic instruments), CDW Berbee (networks corp), Intercon Construction, Placon Corporation (thermoformed packaging), Sub-Zero Freezer Company Inc, and Cardinal Health Neurocare. Surround yourself with other intelligent, like-minded career professionals.
- Growing Population: This suburb of Madison is growing due to its ample jobs, proximity to downtown Madison amenities, and low crime rate. As of the last census, there were just over 20,500 residents living in Fitchburg.
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- Stable Economy: The Wisconsin government and University of Wisconsin-Madison are the top two employers here. Other employment opportunities exist with schools, hospitals, and insurance companies. Dane County is also one of the top 10 agriculture producers in the country, with eggs, alfalfa, corn, tobacco, hogs, and cattle being the top local commodities. In 2006, Forbes referred to Madison as one of the “Best Places for Business and Careers.” The city is well-known for having historically low unemployment and highly skilled workers with Bachelor’s Degrees and the highest PhDs per capita.
- Thriving Downtown: State Street links the State Capitol square and University of Wisconsin campus. This pedestrian-only thoroughfare is lined with more than 300 shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes, clubs and bars. Buy everything from cigars, bicycles and jewelry to books, hats and ice cream. Taste ethnic delights from Greece, Italy, Afghanistan, Japan and Vietnam. Take your youngsters to the Children’s Museum, catch a theatrical performance at the Madison Civic Center, or peruse the collection at Madison Art Center.
- Community Activities: The Dane County Farmer’s Market is the largest producer-only farmer’s market in the nation with 150 Saturday vendors, arts and crafts tables, and street musicians. Listen to free concerts on the Capitol Square lawn on Wednesdays. Enjoy the second-longest-running craft beer festival at the Great Taste of the Midwest. The Rhythm and Booms fireworks celebration synched to music and coordinated with the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s F16 airplanes is a tremendous sight to see.
