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Ashley loves walking her dog, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and baking. She's a former journalist and ice cream enthusiast who loves all things pop culture. 

Why You Need to Check Out Maxwell Street Days

Open-air shopping at deep discounts is the name of the game in downtown Madison each year on the third weekend of July during Maxwell Street Days. The epic sidewalk sale has been a Madison tradition on State Street for over 50 years and continues to uphold the expectation of being Madison's…

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Your Guide to Madison Night Mares Gameday

An evening with the Madison Night Mares is anything but scary. The capital city's Women's Summer Collegiate Softball League team brings a combination of athleticism and entertainment to Warner Park all summer long. Catching a Night Mares game means seeing some of the brightest future softball stars…

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Dining Around the World in Madison

Madison's diverse community and its love for fresh, quality food come together to create a beloved global food scene. You can find authentic international food all around town, from James Beard award-winning restaurants to hidden gems in unsuspecting locations. The amount of global fare in Madison…

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36 Things to Do This Summer

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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Hidden Gem Gardens to Discover in Madison

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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How Frank Lloyd Wright Left a Legacy in Madison

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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BCycle Makes Biking Around Madison a Breeze

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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