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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When is the best time to visit Madison? If you ask us, there’s really no wrong time. But we understand picking one of the 52 weekends to plan your trip can feel like a large task. Fortunately, we have some inspiration to help you choose. These 10 event weekends include some of the city’s most…
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Winter in Madison is full of outdoor adventure. The lakes freeze over and are transformed into cold weather playgrounds for all to enjoy. Festivals pop up along the shoreline and even on the ice! Whether you’re cheering on runners in the frozen lake 5K or getting a hole-in-one at frozen mini golf…
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Sun Prairie's most famous native has inspired a new wave of creativity in the city's downtown. Georgia O'Keeffe, the legendary modern artist known for her paintings celebrating nature, travel and the female form, was born on a farm near Sun Prairie in 1887. After spending her formative years in and…
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The NFL Draft is coming to Wisconsin! Whether you're a lifelong cheesehead or taking your first ever trip to Lambeau, the Badger State welcomes you to plan the ultimate football-lovers getaway. From Badgerland to Titletown, there's dozens of opportunities to build an itinerary fit for the gridiron…
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We know that beer isn't just a beverage, it's a culture. That's why we don't judge anyone for planning a getaway around beer. In fact, we welcome it. Especially the second Saturday of every August when Great Taste of the Midwest kicks off on the shores of Lake Monona bringing more than 200 of the…
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Fall marks one of the most significant times of year for the Hmong community, and a time where Madison is invigorated with cultural celebrations. Hmong is the third most-spoken language in Madison, where the estimated Hmong population sits at about 5,300 people. Hmong New Year is one of the most…
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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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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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