A wide view of the Madison skyline featuring Monona Terrace and the Capitol building in the background.
Photo by Cassius Callender

How Frank Lloyd Wright Left a Legacy in Madison

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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Where to Share a Romantic Meal in Madison

Nothing says romance like cozying up together with a great meal. That's why going out to eat remains a date night staple. You just can't beat fantastic food in a beautiful atmosphere with even better company. Madison is host to a stellar culinary scene with dozens of James Beard Award recognitions…

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What to Know Before You Go to Overture Center

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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How to Embark on a Madison Ed-Venture

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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12 Places to Find Live Jazz in Madison

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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6 Things To Do If You're At Alliant Energy Center

Alliant Energy Center is just a couple miles away from the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin, and just steps away from the local establishments, nature and architecture that make Madison unique. Experience the city with these Madison moments, all easily accessible from Alliant Energy Center. Hit…

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Madison on Tap: Beer, Bubbles, Bourbon and Beyond

No matter if the lakes are frozen or flowing, Madison's craft beverage scene is always in season. Madison's breweries, cideries and distilleries channel the seasons’ flavors to craft fresh, local drinks. Want to keep up with what's on tap? Sign up for the Madison On Tap Craft Beverage Trail -- your…

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