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 gourds. At some of the spots, you can energize with an apple…
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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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When your tagline is "a city in motion," visitors expect a day on the go, and Fitchburg, WI certainly lives up to expectations. We've broken down the best ways to spend a day in Fitchburg complete with where to bike, what events to plan your trip around and what food and drinks you need to try while…
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Madison may have all the exciting activity of an urban destination, but those of us who are passionate about the outdoor life know the real action lies in our lakes. Make that, swims in our lakes. And bays. And rivers and streams. We’re talking lightning striking, pole bending, line tugging…
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If you haven't considered Madison, Wisconsin's capital city, a destination bike town, it's time you do! Their 200 miles of bike trails and a user-friendly e-bike share help make them a platinum-rated bike city while being surrounded by five lakes. Madison also boasts the highest number of parks per…
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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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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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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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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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