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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Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most famous architects who ever lived, called Madison home. His legacy can be seen far and wide on our skyline and throughout the region. Wright was born in nearby Richland Center and moved to Madison in his middle and high school years. He went on to take engineering…
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When you buy a ticket to see a Broadway play, symphony orchestra concert, ballet, comedy show or other live performance at Overture Center, you're also buying a front-row seat to all the incredible things to do, see, eat and drink in downtown Madison and beyond. We've compiled all the best…
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Forget the trinkets. Bring home a new skill. Madison offers a wide breadth of classes, lessons and workshops you can try in a day or a weekend. Do you want to learn how to make a perfectly balanced cheese board? Taste mustard like a pro? Make your own bottle of gin? These ed-ventures (and more) are…
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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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Madison’s rich music scene adds two extra-special venues during the summer: Lakes Mendota and Monona. Each offers amazing views while highlighting a diverse and eclectic lineup that’s sure to get your toes tapping. All you have to do is pick your lake! Lake Mendota Memorial Union Terrace One of…
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Shows at The Sylvee are something special. The expansive open space means it’s hard to have a bad view, no matter where you stand, and the sound carries well throughout the whole venue. Cool back-of-house bars both upstairs and downstairs and balcony seating at the top mean there’s something for…
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Madison, Wisconsin. The capitol. A haven for cyclists with paths connecting urban and rural together in perfect harmony. The infamous college town on the isthmus between two freshwater lakes where we met seven years ago welcomes all and definitively means all. We recently spent a weekend exploring…
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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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Scenic. Lively. And filled with food and beer. The Memorial Union Terrace is the place for a breezy, lake-view studded summer afternoon or evening. This iconic Madison spot is a must-visit for first-timers and a favorite of locals. Here are some of our favorite ways to experience the terrace. 1…
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