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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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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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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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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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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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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Fresh air + fine art = a combination fit for a great trip. Watching a live outdoor performance is the perfect combination of Madison's lake-city-lake landscape and vibrant arts scene. Our outdoor art spaces vary from open outdoor theaters to rooftop sculpture gardens to lakeshore concert stages and…
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As the city with five lakes and one of only two cities in the U.S. on an isthmus, getting on the water is an absolute must-do when you visit Madison. Several local businesses in the capital city have made it easy for anyone to access the lakes. That means you don't need to bring any boating…
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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, as well as a great way to get outside and socialize with friends. It's super easy in a city like Madison that encourages…
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The staff at Olbrich Botanical Gardens believe gardens can, and should, be highly functional, beautiful and contain sustainable ecosystems that support the environment and all the creatures that depend on it for their survival. This conviction runs deep and wide through the organization, from…
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