You belong in Madison—and that includes on the softball field, rugby pitch and the hockey rink. Madison, Wisconsin is a progressive gem of the American Midwest. Here, inclusion is woven into the social fabric of the city, and that extends to LGBTQ+ athletes and allies. From a pastime to a lifeline…
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LGBTQ+ pride is a year-round thing in Madison. Opting for openness over “us vs. them” and kindness over competition, we’re a city known for its progressiveness. We’re proud that LGBTQ+ owned-and-operated businesses (and LGBTQ+ friendly businesses) continue to flourish here. Though the big pride…
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Here’s the thing about Madison and Pride: we don’t just show up for one weekend in June and call it a day. In Madison, we celebrate who we are all year long and, when August rolls around, we bring it all together in one extraordinary weekend that reminds you why this city is one of the most…
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Forward is kind of our thing in Madison. It’s the name of an iconic Capitol Square statue. It’s the mindset of our community's progressive ideals and it’s the name of our legendary football (soccer, if you prefer) club. Going to a Forward Madison FC game is about way more than football. It’s…
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Independent bookstores are having a moment thanks to trends like #booktok and Indie Bookstore Day. In Madison, we've loved our indie bookstores long before it was cool. Different pieces of Madison's identity collide in our indie bookstores. You can find hints of our academic culture, our thriving…
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The locals will tell you: Nightlife in Madison is where the city truly shines. Nights out in Madison offer something for every mood – energetic and adventurous, laid-back and chill, comedic and fun. You’ll find countless places to party with your closest friends and, perhaps, meet a few new ones…
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It’s no secret that Madison is an LGBTQIA2S+ friendly haven with queerness touching all aspects of what makes this city great. No matter what you’re experiencing, chances are there’s queer representation in some form or (literal) fashion. Want to see a punk show at Mickey’s? One of the bands…
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Madison, Wisconsin. The capitol. A haven for cyclists with paths connecting urban and rural together in perfect harmony. The infamous college town on the isthmus between two freshwater lakes where we met seven years ago welcomes all and definitively means all. We recently spent a weekend exploring…
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Destination Madison hosted Alisha in the summer of 2019 to get an East Coast perspective on our great city. After the lost year of travel in 2020, we’re excited to share her thoughts as we head into the return to Madison travel. After more than a year of stay-at-home orders and recent vaccinations…
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