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

Madison Thanksgiving Meals for Dine-In & Carry-Out

If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Madison, let our restaurants bring the holiday to you. Several Madison-area spots are offering dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner that will make the festive day go as smoothly and as stress-free as possible. This list is not all-inclusive and…

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Madison Holiday Shopping Guide 2022

Wondering where to do your holiday shopping this year? Madison has something for everyone on your list. From foodies and craft beverage connoisseurs to dinner party hosts and lifelong learners, Madison businesses are overflowing with that perfect gift just waiting to be discovered. Go ahead. Make…

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Frozen Festivals Worth a Trip to Madison

In Madison, winter is another season full of outdoor adventure. The lakes freeze over and are transformed into a cold weather playground and festivals pop up along the shoreline (and even on the ice!). Bundle up and join us outside for magical, snow-covered fun. Frozen Assets Festival A 5K held…

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Top 10 Things to do in Downtown Madison

When my husband and I were looking to move and upgrade our Madison-area home a few years back, I really only had one requirement. It had to be close to downtown. Even with my student days behind me, the Capitol and isthmus continue to call my name on a regular basis. Now as a local business owner…

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Local Restaurants by Boat and Bike

Madison is a walkable destination, with restaurants around every corner of the downtown area and in neighborhoods throughout the region. But what if you’re traveling by two wheels instead of two feet? By water instead of sidewalk? Don’t worry. We have plenty of ways to satisfy your hunger no matter…

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5 Madison Staycation Experiences Locals Will Love

We can all agree that 2020 hasn’t exactly been the year we thought it would be. Naturally, and understandably, you might be feeling pretty stressed these days, for any number of reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic. You’re likely in need of some much-deserved rest and relaxation, and you’re…

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