Madison

Madison is where tradition meets innovation. The city is far more than a college town and home to the state capital. Madison is also where families come to bond on the lake, friends reunite over food and drinks and art and history lovers enjoy live music and museums galore. Something is always going on here, from farmers markets to outdoor concerts--come and make memories and choose Madison as your home away from home.

Featured Stories

Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody! Dig into these great stories and get inspired for your next Wisconsin vacation.

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Explore the Area

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Winter Free Fishing Weekend 1/16/2026 - 1/18/2026 Madison - 0.94 miles away
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Beer & Cheese Fest 2026 1/17/2026 Madison - 2.57 miles away
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Fleet Feet New Year’s Day Dash 1/01/2026 Middleton - 8.58 miles away
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Coppia Concerts: Bach Cello Suites 12/14/2025 Fitchburg - 8.99 miles away
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Coppia Concerts: Arco e Tasto-Hidden Gems 1/10/2026 Fitchburg - 8.99 miles away
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Elementrio: A Three Tenors Christmas 12/20/2025 Edgerton - 22.18 miles away
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Cave & Cocktails 12/04/2025 Blue Mounds - 23.04 miles away
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Silvesterchlausen 1/10/2026 New Glarus - 23.13 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 80° F
Low 61° F

Winter

High 29° F
Low 13° F

Fall

High 58° F
Low 39° F

Spring

High 56° F
Low 35° F

Destination Madison