Did you know the internationally celebrated day, Earth Day, got its start right here in Wisconsin? There's so much to do to celebrate our favorite holiday. Rentable e-bikes. Park clean-ups. Hiking Gov. Nelson State Park. (Fun fact: Gaylord Nelson is the founder of Earth Day.) One thing's for sure…
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If you haven't considered Madison, Wisconsin's capital city, a destination bike town, it's time you do! Their 200 miles of bike trails and a user-friendly e-bike share help make them a platinum-rated bike city while being surrounded by five lakes. Madison also boasts the highest number of parks per…
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The NFL Draft is coming to Wisconsin! Whether you're a lifelong cheesehead or taking your first ever trip to Lambeau, the Badger State welcomes you to plan the ultimate football-lovers getaway. From Badgerland to Titletown, there's dozens of opportunities to build an itinerary fit for the gridiron…
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The new year is a great time to seek out new experiences. Fortunately in Madison, you'll be able to do that all year long. 2025 is set to be an exciting year for the capital city filled with new sports teams, events, restaurants and some big anniversaries worth celebrating. New things are happening…
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Madison is no stranger to hosting unique sporting events, and we continue to draw athletes and spectators from all over the world. From the Tug-of-War International Federation (TWIF) Outdoor World Championships, which featured teams from 15 countries, to the Strongman Games where athletes lift cars…
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This is one of Madison’s most beloved bike routes. Unbeatable views of Lake Monona — the second in our chain of five lakes. The Madison skyline. Lakeside neighborhoods. All paved, with signs marking your way for 13 glorious miles. Here's some of the top things to know before biking the Lake Monona…
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In Madison, we are passionate about celebrating and acknowledging the importance of arts and culture in our community. For over 25 years, The Wisconsin Film Festival has played an strong role in recognizing our city's creativity and expression by entertaining, educating and enriching hundreds of…
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We know that beer isn't just a beverage, it's a culture. That's why we don't judge anyone for planning a getaway around beer. In fact, we welcome it. Especially the second Saturday of every August when Great Taste of the Midwest kicks off on the shores of Lake Monona bringing more than 200 of the…
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We can't always control what makes us overwhelmed, stressed and anxious, but we maintain a responsibility to ourselves to address the feelings when they come. Sometimes the antidote is an escape. Traveling is a powerful form of self-care. Removing ourselves from our daily grind can reset our brains…
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The year 2025 offers a variety of opportunities to honor Black History Month with the theme, “African Americans and Labor,” which delves into the diverse forms of work—ranging from free and forced to skilled, unskilled, vocational and voluntary—that have shaped collective experiences and cultures…
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