It’s my favorite time of year: Memorial Day weekend! I know it’s still spring, but this weekend is my defacto start of summer. The weather usually cooperates, and pools and waterparks open for the season.
For those who aren’t sticking around town for backyard BBQs, Brat Fest or other local Memorial Day celebrations, here is a curated list of events, restaurants and activities within a two-hour drive of Madison, Wis. (updated for 2024).
Memorial Day weekend is my favorite time of year because, to me, it signals the start of summer here in the Midwest. The weather usually cooperates, and pools and waterparks open for the season.
For those who aren’t sticking around town for backyard BBQs, Brat Fest or other local Memorial Day celebrations, here is a curated list of events, restaurants and activities within a two-hour drive of Madison, Wis. (updated for 2023).
I love Memorial Day weekend because to me, it signals the start of summer here in the Midwest. Last year, most places reopened, and it appears that tourism in Wisconsin and beyond is as strong as ever.
If you plan on heading out of town, here are some events, restaurants and activities within a two-hour drive of Madison, Wis.
