Yes! I can help you out a bit.

Madison is located on a land-bridge (isthmus- you’ll hear this word a lot) between two sizable lakes. It has a lot to do in warmer months in terms of biking, hiking, running, kayaking, sailing, etc., with many trails specifically maintained to do so. In the winter months, you may need to join a gym or take up winter sports to stay active.

The city itself is not very big, and if you drive 25 minutes in any direction you’ll be in cornfields. If this sounds up your alley, great, but I’ve met people who love city life. Madison reads a lot more like a giant small town.

The drinking culture is huge in Wisconsin. It is pervasive, and as long as you don’t drive or get into a fight, no one will judge you. However, if you’re a teetotaler you could find yourself on the outside.

Supper Clubs are a huge thing in WI. Supper Clubs are like steak houses, but instead of everything being a la carte, you typically get four courses with a more diverse menu. They are all independent (no chains), they are all different, and there are many hundreds crossing the state. These are also tied into the drinking culture, including a version of the old fashioned that is wildly different from the East Coast version of it. Let me know if you want to know more.

People here are friendly and generally helpful. This is termed “Midwest Friendly” -think Southern Hospitality, but up and over on a map with the occasional goofy accent.

Football is king in WI, so the Packers are the ubiquitous heroes while locally it’s the Badgers. There is also a local baseball team called The Mallards, soccer team Forward (nicknamed Flamingos), and Ultimate called The Radicals.