What comes to mind when you think of a downtown and what you'll find in Madison are two different things. Downtown Madison stands apart from bustling concrete jungles as a vibrant, walkable, bikeable stretch of city flanked by two glittering lakes and focused around one of the nation's most…
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The holiday shopping season is oh so very merrier when you spend it in Madison, Wisconsin. The 2025 Very Merry Madison Gift Guide is filled with locally-made gifts you can find only in the capital city at shops and boutiques that provide magical and laidback shopping experiences. Inside this guide…
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'Tis the season to grab your favorite people and enjoy the holidays in Madison. One of the capital city's hubs for holiday spirit is downtown Madison, where you can find festive celebrations and holiday shopping. From holiday lights and the famous tree in the Capitol to carolers and a holiday…
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Twinkling lights. Holiday-themed cocktails. Nostalgic decorations down to the last detail. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Miracle on King Street, which returns to Lucille November 17 through December 31, 2025. This Christmas extravaganza leaves all the halls (and walls and tables) at…
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For almost 10 years, the Madison Night Market has been a warm weather staple in our city and it has only grown larger overtime. With more than 100 local art, shopping and food vendors, as well as live music, the market offers an unforgettable experience that highlights the city's creative spirit…
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Open-air shopping at deep discounts is the name of the game in downtown Madison each year on the third weekend of July during Maxwell Street Days. The epic sidewalk sale has been a Madison tradition on State Street for more than 45 years and continues to uphold the expectation of being Madison's…
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For six glorious evenings every summer, Madison locals slow down to sip, savor, and soak up some of the most beautiful live orchestral music you’ve ever heard. This is the magic known as Concerts on the Square, put on by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and going strong since 1983. If you could…
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Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center is in the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin, just steps away from the history, art, food, shops and architecture that make Madison unique. Experience the city by foot with these Madison moments, all within walking distance of Monona Terrace. Explore…
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