When it comes to summertime, a Madison Mallards game absolutely fits the … bill. A night at the Duck Pond is whatever you make it: a family weekend excursion, a night out with friends or a nine-inning getaway. The Mallards have called Madison home since 2001 and are a part of the collegiate…
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Madison has earned its reputation as a place where you can find live music every night of the week, and jazz is just as prominent a player today as it was when aficionados flocked to the Wisconsin Union Theater to see Ella Fitzgerald. Our scene is inspired by a long list of influential clubs and…
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Forward is kind of our thing in Madison. It’s the name of an iconic Capitol Square statue. It’s the mindset of our community's progressive ideals and it’s the name of our legendary football (soccer, if you prefer) club. Going to a Forward Madison FC game is about way more than football. It’s…
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Not much beats finding a rooftop to soak up some sun or take in awe-inspiring views. Here are some of our favorite Madison foodie spots where the food is just as refreshing as the views. Jump around to discover rooftop restaurants Hotel Lounges Hidden Gems Out and About More Dining Map View…
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Madison is well-known for its outstanding music festivals, including one festival that culture-seekers and locals look forward to all year—La Fête de Marquette. It’s one of Madison’s largest outdoor music festivals that celebrates dozens of cultures through music, food, local art and…
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If you’re an art aficionado, your idea of heaven might be perusing booths upon booths of beautiful artwork, just waiting to be purchased and displayed in your home. Well, you’re in luck, because this vision becomes a reality every year at Madison’s Art Fair on the Square. This Madison art festival…
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Whether you’ve participated as a student-athlete or watched from the stands, there are few things as exhilarating as a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) State Tournament, especially as you watch up-and-coming star athletes who are destined for college sports. The Madison Area…
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Your guide to summer in Madison is here. Nothing beats moving from lake to biergarten to museum to nightlife in just one day. And you can fit even more than that in one weekend. Our vibe is loved by the outdoor enthusiasts and urban explorers alike. We're a Midwest summer vacation destination that…
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Music festival season is about so much more than great tunes. It's about community. The outfits, the food, the atmosphere and the people come together to create a vibe that feels open and freeing. Madison's live music festivals create safe spaces for people of all musical interests to embrace their…
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Gardens have held spaces as special places throughout time and culture. Consider Monet's gardens that inspired some of the greatest Impressionist art of all time, Victory Gardens that kept families fed during World War II or the use of gardens in literature like "Pride and Prejudice " or "Alice in…
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