A wide view of the Madison skyline featuring Monona Terrace and the Capitol building in the background.
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20 Things To Do This Winter in Madison

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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6 Snowy Sports to Try This Year in Madison

In Madison, we turn winter weather into winter adventure. Our frozen lakes and stunning landscapes bring out our best (and maybe unexpected) ways to enjoy the outdoors. Madison winters are not just for the thrill seekers. There's a snowy sport for all levels of athletic ability. Want to enjoy…

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Frozen Festivals Worth a Trip to Madison

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 the frozen lake 5K or getting a hole-in-one at frozen mini golf, Madison is…

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Top 10 Spots for Fall Colors in Madison

Stunning views. Now in fall hues. Visiting Madison in fall means experiencing the richness of fall color in a city studded with glittering lakes and surrounded by state parks and natural areas. Exploring Madison's fall colors can take on any form you choose. Want to take a relaxing stroll? There's a…

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11 Farms for Fall Fun in Madison

When the air cools down and the leaves blaze into vibrant oranges and reds, it’s a sign that it’s time to head out of the city for a fall family must-do: fun at the farm. From apple orchards and pumpkin patches to petting ponies and zig-zagging through corn mazes, the best fall activities in Madison…

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5 Essential Fall Hiking Spots

Hiking in Madison, Wisconsin is magical year-round, but there's something extra special about those fall colors on a cool, crisp morning. These hiking spots are perfect for taking in the views. Grab your water bottle and a flannel, it's fall y'all. 1. UW Madison Arboretum This nature wonderland…

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7 Pumpkin Patches for the Whole Family

It’s fall (in Madison), y’all! That means it’s time to deck out your digs with pumpkins, gourds and fall-flavored treats. Hit the highway or cruise the back roads to get the family to a pumpkin patch. Many offer hayrides and pick-your-own. At some of the spots, you can energize with an apple cider…

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How to Enjoy an Outdoor Getaway in Monona

What makes the Greater Madison Area a great place to visit? Our surrounding communities. Each has its own personality and they come together to make Greater Madison a must-experience travel destination. In Monona, that personality is centered around access to some of the region's most impressive…

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Hidden Gem Gardens to Discover in Madison

Gardens have held spaces as special places throughout time and culture. Consider Monet's gardens that inspired some of the greatest Impressionist art of all time, Victory Gardens that kept families fed during World War II or the use of gardens in literature like Pride and Prejudice or Alice in…

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