I live in Chicago. Why should I visit Madison? Great question. We're so glad you asked. Chicago is connected to nearly the entire world by plane and almost the entire Midwest by car or bus. With that many options, how does a Chicagoan choose where to spend their travel time? Time off is at a…
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I'll admit I'm a little biased. I've spent years working at Taliesin—Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio in southwestern Wisconsin—and my love for this place runs deep. It's the kind of deep that's hard to explain until you've stood on that hillside above the Wisconsin…
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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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You’re used to everything being bigger in Texas. But what if everything was bluer? Cooler? Fresher? Simpler? That’s what a Midwestern getaway to Madison, WI can provide. In Madison, we know how to slow things down to a pace that is relaxing, but never boring. That’s thanks to our lake-city-lake…
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Picture this. You wake up without an alarm and are greeted with the warmth of the sun creeping in from the sliver of space where your curtains don’t touch. You walk to your hotel window and pull back the curtains to see shimmering blue water and open skies. After a warm shower, you pull on an outfit…
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Planning a trip requires getting answers to every savvy traveler's questions. Where should I go? When should I go? How much will it cost? What are the must-do's worth splurging on? And so on and so on. If you're asking yourself "where should I go for my next road trip from Minneapolis?", the answer…
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A city with rich history like Madison is bound to have a few ghost stories, creepy-crawly tales and legends of things that go bump in the night. Reading spooky stories or watching scary movies is fine, but experiencing the scary things to do in Madison is the best way to celebrate the Halloween…
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Badger football. LOVB Madison matches. The thrill of IRONMAN. The pursuit of WIAA glory. Whatever sportscursion brings you to Madison, you’ll find a city that embraces visitors and elevates game day into a full-blown adventure! Sports tourism is on the rise, with more fans and athletes travelling…
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Madison is a beautiful city. But it's not just the five lakes and 270+ parks that add to the city's stellar visuals. The architecture in Madison, WI is wow-worthy. The beautiful buildings that put Madison on the map are a mix of historic landmarks, colorful campuses and innovative designs that make…
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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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