Being outdoors and exploring nature in and around Madison has become a go-to activity of mine. It’s rejuvenating to visit a new place and to be among plants and wildlife, and it's also a great way to get outside and socialize with friends. It's super easy to be a sustainable traveler in Madison—a…
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In Madison, Earth Day is more than just a single day on our calendars. It reflects the city's long-standing commitment to sustainability, environmental values and community-driven action. Earth Day is Madison's favorite holiday as it was founded right here in Wisconsin. We make it easy to celebrate…
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It’s time to build an itinerary dripping in technicolor. When looking for things to do in Middleton, WI, there are endless opportunities to discover art and tap into your creative side. Following the Middleton Outdoor Art Trail will take you on an adventure through the best dining and shopping…
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From the World Dairy Expo to LOVB Madison to the World’s Largest Brat Fest, the Alliant Energy Center is Madison’s headquarters for an array of large-scale events. Sitting on 164 acres, the campus lies around 10 minutes from the Capitol Square and looks out over Willow Island’s 29 acres of green…
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Biking is for everyone in Madison, even those who didn't travel with a bike, thanks to help from our friends at Madison BCycle. Madison BCycle is an all-electric-bike rental company that offers more than 525 bikes across more than 110 stations throughout Madison and Fitchburg. BCycle’s app makes it…
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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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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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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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We can't always control what makes us overwhelmed, stressed and anxious, but we maintain a responsibility to ourselves to address the feelings when they come. Sometimes the antidote is a relaxing getaway. Traveling is a powerful form of self-care. Removing ourselves from our daily grind can reset…
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Looking for something to do this winter? Why not try 20 things? And why not do them in Madison, Wisconsin, where frozen fun meets cozy memories and there's never a dull moment. Of course, you can't do all these things in one day. Make your adventures last by booking an overnight stay in the capital…
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