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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Let's be real. 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. Music up…
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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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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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You've seen it while scrolling your Instagram feed, spent several Mondays hearing about your co-workers' spontaneous getaways, and have even seen it cross your daily morning news watch: road trips are so back. That romantic feeling of being on the road—windows down, music up—just hours away from…
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Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most famous architects who ever lived, called Madison home. His legacy can be seen far and wide on our skyline and throughout the region. Wright was born in nearby Richland Center and moved to Madison in his middle and high school years. He went on to take engineering…
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It’s time to build an itinerary dripping in technicolor. When looking for things to do in Middleton, WI, there are endless opportunities to discover art and tap into your creative side. Following the Middleton Outdoor Art Trail will take you on an adventure through the best dining and shopping…
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Biking is for everyone in Madison, even those who didn't travel with a bike, thanks to help from our friends at Madison BCycle. Madison BCycle is an all-electric-bike rental company that offers more than 525 bikes across more than 110 stations throughout Madison and Fitchburg. BCycle’s app makes it…
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You’re used to everything being bigger in Texas. But what if everything was bluer? Cooler? Fresher? Simpler? That’s what a Midwestern getaway to Madison, WI can provide. In Madison, we know how to slow things down to a pace that is relaxing, but never boring. That’s thanks to our lake-city-lake…
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