Isthmus Summertimes
Appleton Beer Factory
Up in the Valley
That stretch of I-41 is more than a big on-ramp to Lambeau Field. The Fox Cities are a worthy weekend destination in and of themselves. Read more
May 23, 2019
Overture, curtain, lights
Not just frothy fun! From classics to new works, Madison’s summer theater has an absorbing and challenging slate of plays. Read more
May 23, 2019
Ryan Wisniewski
The reformation of a scofflaw
Favorite summer activities from childhood die hard. With any luck you can transform them into slightly more acceptable forms of recreation. Read more
May 23, 2019
Jane Burns
Cars ’n curds
Wisconsin has many cheesemaking centers, and those keen for a daytrip can head out in any direction. But consider a cheesy trip to the Driftless, which pairs hills with havarti. Read more
May 23, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Year of the shirsey
It’s always a good time to visit the Duck Pond. But some nights are better than others if you’re adding to your collection of Mallards memorabilia. Read more
May 23, 2019
Headliners
Local and regional concert series and music festivals are outdoing themselves this year. Here’s some we recommend rocking wristbands for this summer. Read more
May 23, 2019
Best of Summertimes
Nine fine spaces hidden in Madison
There's no better time than summer to explore Madison's lesser-known locations. Read more
The hidden gems of Madison-area public parks
The Madison area boasts a wide variety of public parklands with features as varied as its people. Read more
Down by the water
You can (with some persistence and planning) paddle down the Yahara River to the Rock to the Mississippi, and proceed all the way downstream to New Orleans. Read more
Biking out of Madison without fighting traffic
The best local bicycling depends on good escape routes that provide short and swift access to Dane County's extensive network of scenic two-lane town and rural roads. Read more
Wet hot Madison summer
The Madison area has plenty of ways to beat the summer heat. Isthmus has a rundown on public pools, splash parks and beaches. Read more
