The City of Madison uniquely couples small town charm with big city flavor. Downtown Madison is the only American city center built on an isthmus, between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. The massive dome of the state capitol building dominates the skyline of this booming government, business and education government center. The State Street shopping district, an outdoor pedestrian mall, is filled with electric craft shops, boutiques, ethnic restaurants, outdoor cafes and import shops. State Street is functional as well as recreational, by connecting Capitol Square to the University of Wisconsin Campus. This scenic, cosmopolitan city offers a range of opportunities to attract visitors from near and far.