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

36 Things to Do This Summer

Your guide to summer in Madison is here. Nothing beats moving from lake to biergarten to museum to nightlife in just one day. And you can fit even more than that in one weekend. Our vibe is loved by the outdoor enthusiasts and urban explorers alike. We're a Midwest summer vacation destination that…

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Things To Do For Earth Day in Madison

Did you know an internationally celebrated day like Earth Day got its start right here in Wisconsin. Madison has so much to do and so many ways to celebrate Earth Day, that you'll find yourself making plans to book an overnight stay. Take your pick. Rentable e-bikes. Park clean-ups. Hiking Gov…

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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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Frozen Festivals Worth a Trip to Madison

Winter in Madison is another season 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…

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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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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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Badger Weekends: Your Pre and Post Game Guide

Jumping around at a UW-Madison Badger football game is an experience like no other, but it is just a slice of Madison's best things to do in Fall. Gameday is a great anchor for a weekend-long trip to the Capital City. Here's a list of experiences to include before and after your journey to Camp…

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BCycle Makes Biking Around Madison a Breeze

Biking is for everyone in Madison, even those who don’t want to travel with their bike. You can leave your bike at home (if you wish!), with help from our friends at Madison BCycle. Madison BCycle is an all-electric-bike rental company that offers more than 400 bikes across more than 70 stations in…

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Music on the Lakes

Madison’s rich music scene adds two extra-special venues during the summer: Lakes Mendota and Monona. Each offers amazing views while highlighting a diverse and eclectic lineup that’s sure to get your toes tapping. All you have to do is pick your lake! Lake Mendota Memorial Union Terrace One of…

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