National Geographic
What Makes Madison One of America’s Loveliest Long-Weekend Destinations
The capital of Wisconsin has independent bookstores, great restaurants, and easy access to nature—not to mention a rabid college football culture.
Outside
The Best Places to Get Outside in America’s Top 10 Fittest Cities
UUrban living doesn’t mean you’re beholden to a gym. Cities can be awesome outdoor playgrounds for fitness. Whether you’re considering a move or looking for some inspiration for your next trip, here’s an Outside take on the best places to get moving outdoors in the country's fittest cities.
Atlas Obscura
The Nick Weerts Memorial Phone Booth in Madison, Wisconsin
There is a phone booth on Madison’s East Side where picking up the receiver connects the caller to no one—and, in a way, to quite a lot of people. The Nick Weerts Memorial Phone Booth was created in memory of Nicholas Bennett Weerts, who died unexpectedly in 2017. Among his various interests was an oddly persistent fascination with payphones, which nearly a decade after his death provided the i…
Lonely Planet
Best places to see fall colors in the USA
Fall leaf-peeping requires a curious mix of science and intuition. Get our tips on where and when to catch the fiery colors at their brightest.
Lonely Planet
The USA's Top 10 Shoulder Season Destinations
Cool mornings, fewer crowds and lower prices make shoulder season an ideal time to explore these 10 fantastic locations in the United States.
Atlas Obscura
Gates of Heaven Synagogue in Madison, Wisconsin
Built in 1863 by a small group of German-speaking Jewish families, this Romanesque Revival structure has served many roles over the decades, including a sanctuary, a dentist's office, and a campaign headquarters. When threatened with demolition in 1971, the community rallied to save it, famously rolling the 200-ton building through the streets to its current lakefront home in James Madison Park…