I'll admit I'm a little biased. I've spent years working at Taliesin—Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio in southwestern Wisconsin—and my love for this place runs deep. It's the kind of deep that's hard to explain until you've stood on that hillside above the Wisconsin…
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Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most famous architects who ever lived, called Madison home. His legacy can be seen far and wide on our skyline and throughout the region. Wright was born in nearby Richland Center and moved to Madison in his middle and high school years. He went on to take engineering…
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From the World Dairy Expo to LOVB Madison to the World’s Largest Brat Fest, the Alliant Energy Center is Madison’s headquarters for an array of large-scale events. Sitting on 164 acres, the campus lies around 10 minutes from the Capitol Square and looks out over Willow Island’s 29 acres of green…
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It’s 4:45 p.m. Your meetings are done, but the day is still young. That’s when it’s time to discover one of the things that makes meeting in Madison so memorable: it’s walkable! Madison is famous for its isthmus — not just because that means our vibrant downtown sits between two sparkling…
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It’s no wonder that the roots of America’s environmental movement were planted in Madison, Wisconsin, and the conservation approach that led to Earth Day started here. Plan a visit to Madison centered around sustainability and experience the city while being green. Eat Like a Local In the United…
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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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With over 270 green, glorious parks that boast 6,000 acres brimming with flowers, trees and stunning nature scenes, it’s no wonder that there are plenty of green thumbs here in Madison! Inspired by our surroundings and the many shops that cater to gardeners, it’s not uncommon to see vegetable and…
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There are plenty of ways to beat stress here in Madison, from a calming bike ride along Lake Monona to watching a sunset at Picnic Point. But to…
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