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Plan a visit to Wisconsin and head for Madison. This capital city is home to a wealth of premier attractions and must-try adventures. From the culture and history, to the college town feel and excellent dining, there's much to try in Madison.
Be sure to give yourself an extended weekend to explore everything that Madison has to offer. A great way to experience Madison is with some museums tours. If you are traveling with kids, the Madison Children's Museum is a sure bet – let the little ones venture out into the museum's Wildernest Area or try the Cow Hoist.
Madison features an ever-present college feel – it's home to the University of Wisconsin - Madison so it's easy to see why. Established in 1848, UW-Madison is a public school and the official state University of Wisconsin, acting as the campus for the University of Wisconsin System.
Take part in a campus tour at UW and see top sites like the Music Hall, Bascom Hall, and the Grainger Business Hall and Conference Center. Sports fans will no doubt want to see Camp Randall Stadium, home of the UW Badgers football team, and the Kohl Center for all things UW basketball.
Craft brewing is more popular than ever, and Madison is home to a variety of must-visit brewhouses. Nominate your designated driver and hit the town to try some of the top craft beer around. Check out Capital Brewery where you'll want to try their Supper Club Lager and Wisconsin Amber.
The One Barrel Brewing Company is another must-visit for beer fans. They only brew one barrel at a time and the selection offered is more limited, but the quality and care given to their brews is second to none. And just one more of the excellent brewery choices in Madison is Vintage Brewing.