Fresh air + fine art = a combination fit for a great trip. Watching a live outdoor performance is the perfect combination of Madison's vibrant arts scene and lake-city-lake landscape. Our outdoor art spaces vary from open outdoor theaters to rooftop sculpture gardens to lakeshore concert stages and…
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Madison is never short on outdoor adventures, especially with so many nearby state parks to choose from. In addition to Madison’s 307 parks and 200+ miles of trails that run throughout Greater Madison, the state parks offer terrain and views that are sure to immerse you in some wow-worthy nature…
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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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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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One of Madison’s top claims to fame is its many, many restaurants. With already hundreds dotting the city, new restaurants in Madison abound, and the vibrant culinary scene is always thriving. From global fare to gourmet meals whipped up by none other than James Beard-honored chefs to farm-to-table…
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From the World Dairy Expo to LOVB Madison to the World’s Largest Brat Fest, the Alliant Energy Center is Madison’s headquarters for an array of large-scale events. Sitting on 164 acres, the campus lies around 10 minutes from the Capitol Square and looks out over Willow Island’s 29 acres of green…
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