Winter in the capital city is all about finding cozy moments in between adventures. Some of the best places to stay in Madison are off-the-beaten-path inns and bed-and-breakfasts that make you feel like you're in a movie. These heart-warming locales are worth a trip on their own, but are even better…
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The holiday shopping season is oh so very merrier when you spend it in Madison, Wisconsin. The 2025 Very Merry Madison Gift Guide is filled with locally-made gifts you can find only in the capital city at shops and boutiques that provide magical and laidback shopping experiences. Inside this guide…
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'Tis the season to grab your favorite people and enjoy the holidays in Madison. One of the capital city's hubs for holiday spirit is downtown Madison, where you can find festive celebrations and holiday shopping. From holiday lights and the famous tree in the Capitol to carolers and a holiday…
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When the temperatures dip and flakes start to fly, there are few better ways to enjoy the best of winter (minus the chill!) than with a drink and a bite inside one of greater Madison’s many heated dome dining experiences. Round up some friends and book your spot for this season – reservations can…
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If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Madison, let our restaurants bring the holiday to you. Several Madison-area spots are offering dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner that will make the festive day go as smoothly and as stress-free as possible. This list is not all-inclusive. Click…
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Planning a trip requires getting answers to what feels like 100 burning questions. Where should I go? When should I go there? How much will it cost? And so on and so on. You might be asking yourself "where should I go for my next road trip from Minneapolis?" The answer? Madison, Wisconsin. We have…
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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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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 fine, but experiencing the scary things to do in Madison is the best way to celebrate the Halloween…
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Jumping around at a UW–Madison Badger football game is an experience like no other, but it is just a slice of Madison's best things to do in fall. Gameday is a great anchor for a weekend-long trip to the capital city. Here's a list of experiences to include before and after your journey to Camp…
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You've felt it on your Instagram feeds, around the watercooler and even during your daily morning news watch: road trips are so back. Romanticizing that feeling of being on the road, an arm's length from your favorite people, as anticipation builds for your next few days of adventure is all we're…
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