One night, we stayed late in the library. She was supposed to be writing an essay on Dickinson. I was supposed to be studying for a biology exam. Instead, we ended up in the stacks, sitting cross-legged on the floor between shelves of 19th-century British literature.
Madison boasts one of the highest restaurants-per-capita rates in the nation, and fall is the best time to explore them. Cozy up in a classic Wisconsin supper club like for a prime rib dinner and a brandy old fashioned. If you prefer a casual vibe, visit The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. or take a short trip to New Glarus to enjoy a seasonal autumn ale. Terrace Nights
: The series juxtaposes the "wide-open silence" of Montana with the indifferent, fast-paced environment of Manhattan. Falling for Madison
Here is why you, too, will find yourself falling for Madison. 1. The Power of Two Lakes: A City Built on Water
I wanted to tell her that I saw her. Not the sharp-tongued girl with the vending machine vendetta, but the one who underlined lines in her poetry books with trembling pencil, who once fed a stray cat half her sandwich, who hummed off-key when she thought no one was listening. One night, we stayed late in the library
As the largest computationally producer-only farmers' market in the country, the Dane County Farmers' Market on Capitol Square is a Saturday morning rite of passage. In the fall, the vendor tables overflow with heirloom pumpkins, decorative gourds, crisp apples, and hearty root vegetables. Grab a hot, spicy cheese bread from Stella’s Bakery, buy a jug of fresh apple cider, and join the counter-clockwise stroll around the majestic State Capitol building. Apple Picking and Corn Mazes
Watch the sunset reflect off the water framed by golden oak trees. Instead, we ended up in the stacks, sitting
Clifty Falls features twelve distinct hiking trails that cater to all skill levels. Trail 2 is notoriously rugged, taking hikers directly along the boulder-strewn canyon floor. For an easier trek, Trail 7 offers accessible overlooks with sweeping views of the waterfalls. The Four Waterfalls The park is named after its four major waterfalls: Drops 60 feet down a sheer rock face.
Badger football Saturdays. Even if you hate sports, the energy is infectious. 80,000 people dressed in red flood the isthmus. But the secret to falling for Madison in the fall is not the game—it’s the tailgate. The smell of brats frying on a portable grill. The sound of "Jump Around" blasting from car speakers. The collective, tribal joy.