Music festival season is about so much more than great tunes. It's about community. The outfits, the food, the atmosphere and the people come together to create a vibe that feels open and freeing. Madison's live music festivals create safe spaces for people of all musical interests to embrace their…
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Madison, WI is a main character in Frank Lloyd Wright's epic story. The legendary architect spent many of his formative years in the capital city, where his innovative creativity was inspired by several life events and the city's natural landscape. Lovers of Wright's work will know his Madison…
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Madison's proximity to several incredible cities makes one trip turn into a beautiful collection of colorful experiences. By booking your stay in Madison, you have easy access to all the best southcentral Wisconsin has to offer. One of our favorite day trips from Madison is visiting Spring Green, a…
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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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It’s no secret that Madison is an LGBTQIA2S+ friendly haven with queerness touching all aspects of what makes this city great. No matter what you’re experiencing, chances are there’s queer representation in some form or (literal) fashion. Want to see a punk show at Mickey’s? One of the bands…
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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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Grills are sizzlin' with brats, people are groovin' to live music and we're kicking off summertime in Madison! For over 40 years, The World's Largest Brat Fest has brought our community together on Memorial Day weekend with a culinary festival you won't want to miss! Brat Fest is an annual…
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In Madison, we are passionate about celebrating and acknowledging the importance of arts and culture in our community. For over 25 years, The Wisconsin Film Festival has played an strong role in recognizing our city's creativity and expression by entertaining, educating and enriching hundreds of…
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The year 2025 offers a variety of opportunities to honor Black History Month with the theme, “African Americans and Labor,” which delves into the diverse forms of work—ranging from free and forced to skilled, unskilled, vocational and voluntary—that have shaped collective experiences and cultures…
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Independent bookstores are having a moment thanks to trends like #booktok and Indie Bookstore Day. In Madison, we've loved our indie bookstores long before it was cool. Different pieces of Madison's identity collide in our indie bookstores. You can find hints of our academic culture, our thriving…
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