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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For six glorious evenings every summer, Madison locals slow down to sip, savor, and soak up some of the most beautiful live orchestral music you’ve ever heard. This is the magic known as Concerts on the Square, put on by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and going strong since 1983. If you could…
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One of the top events in Madison that attracts large crowds and celebs alike is the annual PGA Tour American Family Insurance Championship. It’s the perfect opportunity for golf enthusiasts to see their favorite players in action and stay for the whole weekend to enjoy this marquee event. Presented…
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Madison is known for its outdoor urban adventures, but it also offers just as many fun things to do indoors, which comes in handy during the chilly winter months or when you're in need of rainy day activities. Whether you’re looking for a unique date destination, a place to go with friends or…
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Last February, my husband and I were driving around downtown Madison, WI, in search of something fun to do on a chilly winter day. We decided to go grab a hot chocolate and sit by the ice rink at The Edgewater to catch some perfect, sunny views of the lake. As we made our way down the stairs, we…
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One of Madison's most beloved summertime activities is to sit for hours on the University of Wisconsin’s Memorial Union Terrace, bedecked in its iconic Sunburst chairs and showcasing an unbeatable view of Lake Mendota. With a wide array of eateries and nooks to whittle away an afternoon, it’s the…
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