Relax AND Unwind IN MADISON, WI

In the capital city, you’ll find connection on every corner.

5 lakes, 270+ parks, 6,000 acres of nature — and that’s just the outside. Inside, breweries are flowing, eateries are innovating, and bands are jammin’ all within blocks. No matter the day, it’s easy to reconnect to what you love this fall.

Indulge in the Local Food Scene

Relax on a patio with a view and reconnect with those who matter most while savoring the local fare. From fine dining to fish fries, finding a foodie spot here is easy — we have the most eateries per capita out of any city in the U.S.

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EVENTS

From the farmers' market to Oktoberfest, these are what make moments — big and small — into lasting memories.

View Festivals and Fairs

Sep 29

GLEAM: Art in a New Light

Oct 02

UW-Madison Arboretum Walk: Fall Nature Hikes

Oct 23

UW-Madison Arboretum Walk: Fall Garden Strolls

Sep 29

Concert: Manhattan Chamber Players

Sep 30

Verona Fall Fest

Oct 08

Cambridge Fall Fest

Oct 16

Klein’s Holiday Gift and Art Show

Oct 23

Fine Art and Craft Sale

Nov 05

Cambridge Art & Craft Fair

Nov 05

Madison Hmong New Year

Nov 19

UW-Madison Arboretum Class: History of the Arboretum’s Lost City

Nov 26

Badger Bash: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota

All in a Day: A Relaxing Itinerary

A close up image of pumpkins on a table at the farmers market.

Start Your Day at the Dane County Farmers' Market

Bring a piece of Madison home with you from the largest producer-only farmers' market in the U.S.

A view of the storefront of Michaelangelo's Coffee Shop during Fall. the leaves outside are yellow and have started to fall

Enjoy coffee with a view

Grab a coffee on State Street and admire the fall colors. (Photo by @cedarsiouxphotography)

A man and woman walk past an abstract painting at the Chazen Museum of Art

Explore Madison's art scene

Find art from across the world at Madison's FREE art museums.

A young Black man and older Black woman look at a miniature version of Monona Terrace in a display case at the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit at Monona Terrace

Walk through the history of Frank Lloyd Wright

Learn about one of Madison's most famous residents at the Monona Terrace Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit.

A plate of fish fry from The Statehouse at The Edgewater hotel

Catch a sweet fish fry

It's no secret the city of lakes offers some incredible fish fries.

Catch a world-class show

Catch a show at the stunning Overture Center for the Arts.

A bottle of J. Henry & Sons bourbon next to a hand-crafted cocktail

End your day with a night cap

There are plenty of sweet sips to find at one of our local distilleries.

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Essential Fall Hikes in Madison

Badger Football Gameday Guide

A group of college students gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows

Fall in Madison

A view inside of Fromagination, a specialty cheese shop, in downtown Madison

Shopping in Madison

A white man, white woman and young white girl smile while roasting marshmallows over the fire surrounded by fall foliage at Picnic Point

Fall Activities for the Whole Family

A family enjoys a picnic on the lawn of the Wisconsin State Capitol, one of Madison's most popular attractions

Explore Downtown Attractions

A woman and daughter pose by flowers at the Top of State Street

Top 10 Things to do Downtown

A man wearing traditional Native American clothing does a dance on stage in front of a crowd of dozens of people

Arts & Culture

Where to Stay & Rejuvenate

Wake up with a view of a glittering lake or cozy up in a bed & breakfast, all romantic and quaint. Wherever you stay in Madison, you'll find rest and relaxation your way.

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It’s not goodbye yet, is it?

We don't believe in mediocre moments here in the capital city. Take in the changing colors of the season by exploring one of our essential fall hikes in Madison.

Two men take a fall stroll in Madison