What if you could get the frozen fun of an Up North getaway, with all the comforts and convenience of the city? Enter Madison — city of five lakes, where outdoorsy is the vibe and wintertimeis no exception. Time for ice skating, skiing, ice fishing and, perhaps the most easy-to-do one, scenic walks…
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Confession: I am getting so travel deprived that, in my free time, I create Google Map lists of different places. It’s possible that sounds less dorky than it is, but trust me, it’s a real nerd-alert situation. Still, it’s forced me to realize all the things I’ve been missing out on right here in…
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What's better than fall color? Fall color in a city studded with glittering lakes and its surrounding state parks and nature areas. Visit Madison during the fleeting days of fall, and you'll be in a splendor of vibrant colors in and around the city. Here are some of the most beautiful fall color…
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How can a 4.5-acre venue hide in plain sight? That’s all part of the magic of Madison’s Breese Stevens Field. Tucked away in Madison’s up-and-coming Capitol East neighborhood, Breese Stevens, or simply “Breese” (pronounced breeze) as the locals affectionately call it, is a historic venue…
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Sushi. Is. Life. If these words make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, then we've got great news. June 18 is International Sushi Day, and there's plenty of mouth-watering menus in Madison to go out and celebrate with! From newer spots like Takara 88, featuring Madison's first conveyor-belt…
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Gay pride is a year-round thing in Madison. Opting for openness over “us vs. them” and kindness over competitiveness, we’re a city known for its progressiveness. We recognize there’s lots of work to be done, and we’re proud that LGBTQ+ owned-and-operated businesses (and LGBTQ+ friendly…
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Back, back, back again! The first Madison Night Market of 2022 is this Thursday, May 12, along State Street – the vibrant, quirky hub of downtown Madison. The night market serves up all the big energy of the farmers’ market but in a more chill, maker-and-craft-centric way. Great ready for eclectic…
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Should you go to Madison’s Brat Fest, held May 27-29, at the Alliant Energy Center? Here are four things to be aware of before going to the world’s largest brat fest held every year on Memorial Day weekend. Brat Fest might not be your thing if… 1. You dislike AMAZINGLY tasty brats (meaty or…
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It's wild to think that an internationally celebrated day like Earth Day got its start right here in Wisconsin. Madison has so much to do and so many ways to celebrate Earth Day (this Friday!), that you'll find yourself making plans even longer than a day. Take your pick. Free e-bikes. Park…
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Sushi rolls, bowls and robotics? Looks like, Jacknife, Madison’s newest restaurant for “fast, casual, healthy” food is going just a bit futuristic. Jacknife comes from the owners of RED sushi, is located just blocks from the Capitol Square on East Washington Avenue, and opens Monday, March 14, from…
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