A long weekend in

Madison

No bookable activities here yet — but 15 classic ideas and 0 public logs to steal from.

0 bookable15 ideas0 logsUpdated September 2026

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Arboretum run

Forest miles.

Breese Stevens concert

Outdoor shows.

Camp Randall game

Badger football.

Capitol dome views

State capitol.

Capitol reflection photo

Dawn light.

Lakeshore ride

Lake loop.

Madison lakes loop half

Mendota and Monona in one race. Cheese curds at mile 10.

Madison market browse

Saturday market.

Monona Terrace walk

Wright design.

Mounds cave trip

Cave tour.

Olbrich Gardens visit

Botanical domes.

Picnic Point swim

Lake Mendota.

State Street busk crawl

Madison mile of music, Capitol dome backdrop, cheese breaks.

Union Terrace sunset

Lake chairs.

Willy Street brunch

Hip strip.

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Breese Stevens concert

Outdoor shows.

Capitol dome views

State capitol.

Lakeshore ride

Lake loop.

Madison market browse

Saturday market.

A perfect weekend in Madison

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