West Rail

Madison, WI

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West Rail - Madison, WI

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An up-and-coming neighborhood built on Madison’s long-standing railroad history

Trendy Museums Culture University Up-and-Coming

West Rail is a compact community situated on the stretch of land between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. You’ll notice an emphasis on the railroad industry of Madison in the neighborhood, with renovated train depots and stations playing host to trendy new restaurants and markets. The area is also home to many of Madison’s most well-traveled destinations, including the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Children’s Museum and the Kohl Center, the home of the Badgers.

There’s a variety of rentals going up in the West Rail area, including upscale apartments with expansive views of the Madison skyline and long-standing homes within walking distance to the trendy amenities of West Rail. This is also a fantastic spot for students of the University of Wisconsin, its campus just west of this rapidly changing neighborhood.

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

57

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

99

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • Turville Point Park
  • UW Zoological Museum
  • UW-Madison Geology Museum
  • Madison Children's Museum

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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