Got fall getaway goals? When you're ready for a break from the city, you want a trip that gets you to a state of relaxation in a state that makes it E-A-S-Y. Road trips are totally trending right now, and planning yours from Chicago to Madison is about as easy as it gets: Two hours. Windows down…
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Got fall getaway goals? If your kind of trip looks like stunning views painted in fall hues, savoring the flavors of fall that can only come from locally grown ingredients and a fall festivals lineup that gives you a reason to stay long enough to make it a truly relaxing getaway, it’s time to look…
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I live in Chicago. Why should I visit Madison? Great question. We're so glad you asked. Chicago is connected to nearly the entire world by plane and almost the entire Midwest by car or bus. With that many options, how does a Chicagoan choose where to spend their travel time? Time off is at a…
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Road trips: they're so back. That romantic feeling of being on the road—windows down, music up, fall colors flying by—just hours away from the perfect destination, is one of the biggest travel trends right now. The hardest part of planning the perfect road trip is deciding where to go. Fortunately…
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A city with rich history like Madison is bound to have a few ghost stories, creepy-crawly tales and legends of things that go bump in the night. Reading spooky stories or watching scary movies is great, but experiencing the scary things to do in Madison is the best way to celebrate the Halloween…
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When the air cools down and the leaves blaze into vibrant oranges and reds, take it as a sign that it’s time to head out of the city for a fall family must-do: fun at the farm. Whether you're searching for the perfect pumpkin, snacking on an apple cider donut or navigating a winding corn maze, the…
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Our state is well-known for its agricultural roots and achievements, and although Madison is an urban area, farming has always been alive and well here. Our palpable agricultural heritage shapes every part of your experience when you visit, from events like the famous World Dairy Expo at the Alliant…
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Most people know Madison as a go-to for the best places to see fall colors, thanks to plentiful parks, endless hiking and biking paths, and wow-worthy views. They come for the lake-city-lake lifestyle. But they stay for the fall flavors. Of alllll the things to do this fall in Madison, experiencing…
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There’s so much to love about Madison in the fall, including watching the city come alive as University of Wisconsin–Madison students return to campus. If your own student has been too busy to follow up on requests for those "proof of life" texts, fall also brings a don’t-miss tradition that…
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Stunning views. Now in fall hues. Visiting Madison in fall means experiencing the richness of fall color in a city studded with glittering lakes and surrounded by state parks and natural areas. Exploring Madison's fall colors can take on any form you choose. Want to take a relaxing stroll? There's a…
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