On the first day of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's fall semester in 1979, Bascom Hill was the site of the largest known migration of plastic flamingos in recorded history. As students and staff traipsed the steep hill in the lingering summer heat, they were stunned at the sight of over 1,000…
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The city of Madison's energy on Badger gamedays is infectious. It's a day full of celebration, tradition, Big Ten pride and more. Whether or not you have tickets to the game, there's somewhere in the city that'll feel just as electric as jumping around at Camp Randall Stadium. Join in the fun and…
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There’s so much to love about Madison in the fall, including watching the city come alive as UW–Madison students return to campus. If your own student has been too busy to follow up on your not-so-subtle “call me” hints and texts, fall also brings a don’t-miss tradition that will help you…
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Madison's lineup of celebrity chefs is a decorated group including culinary heavyweights like Odessa Piper, Tory Miller, Dan Fox, Andrew Kroeger and Itaru Nagano. Before these chefs could make their mark, one man blazed the trail for them: Madison's first celebrity chef, Carson Gulley. That wasn't…
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UW Badgers fall sports are not just for the die-hards. They're for anyone looking to feel the electricity of 80,000 people jumping around, the rush of watching some of the country's most renown women athletes spike and the power in 177 years of tradition. Everyone is welcome to be a Badgers sports…
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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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It’s the little things in life. Tiny houses. Miniature golf. Mini Memorial Union Terrace chairs. You read that right. Madison, Wisconsin’s favorite colorful summer seats are available in pocket-sized perfection. Pick one up at Memorial Union in the Badger Market (or on their website – look for the…
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Although Madison is known for many things—its five lakes, State Street, America’s largest producers-only farmers’ market—it’s equally famed for one of the best pastimes around: going to sporting events, and lots of ‘em. With our zealous enthusiasm for all-things-sports (the…
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