Planning a trip requires getting answers to every savvy traveler's questions. Where should I go? When should I go? How much will it cost? What are the must-do's worth splurging on? And so on and so on. If you're asking yourself "where should I go for my next road trip from Minneapolis?", the answer…
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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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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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It’s here: that brilliant time of year when the sunlight lingers longer. Schedules are slower. And stress levels are wayyy lower. Looking for a new spot to find your summer state of mind? Try Verona, Wisconsin. Its nickname—“Hometown USA”—is a not-so-subtle giveaway to everything that…
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Madison has most certainly earned its reputation as a sports destination: Big Ten college town. Growing pro team scene. High profile host history with repeat visits from world-class competitions. While it’s true that our passion for sports shines through from national TV and media mentions to…
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure (or both!). There’s one trip that should top your list if you love the benefits of being in a capital city: Washington to Madison. Getting from our nation’s capital to the Wisconsin State Capitol is not only a quick trip.…
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Murals aren’t new to Madison—the original one in the oculus of the Capitol rotunda dates back to the early 20 th century—but lately, local artists have put Madison on the map with a growing number of street art spots. From typographic panoramics with bold messages that are both beautiful and…
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