While "The Onion" originated in Madison, the city's liveability is no joke. Madison has been nationally recognized as a great place to live and visit, and the city contains many noteworthy and celebrated details.

For starters, the food in Madison covers all the bases. According to many, Madison is home to "one of the strongest local foods scenes in the country." The city is home to several James Beard Award winners, gastropubs, and farm-to-table restaurants. Food lovers can chow down on local favorites like Blue Moon flavored ice cream, brandy old fashioneds, bratwurst, cheese curds, and hot and spicy cheese bread. For craft beer connoisseurs, every August, Madison hosts The Great Taste of the Midwest craft beer festival. Established in 1987, it's the second-longest-running craft beer event in North America.

Bars and nightlife also abound in downtown Madison. Another center of nightlife is the bohemian Willy Street Neighborhood. Madison is home to many nightclubs and gay bars. The Madison metro area has a higher percentage of gay couples than any other city in the area, outside of Chicago and Minneapolis. There are also many live music venues, like the historic Barrymore Theatre, and High Noon Saloon on the east side. You'll enjoy discovering all the small coffee houses and wine bars. In the summer, many outdoor music festivals draw in visitors and locals, alike. Check out the Waterfront Festival, the Willy St. Fair, and Atwood Summerfest.

On game day, a wave of red and white packs the downtown area full of tailgates and parties. In 2003, Sports Illustrated called the city one of the "best college sports towns" in the nation. And in 2019, Sports Illustrated went on to name Madison the greatest college football town in the nation. With those recognitions, it's easy to see that college football runs in the blood of many Madison locals.

Something else that makes Madison stand out is its park system. Madison has 6,431 acres of park space, which is 13.5% of the total city area. The city has 12.7 parks per 10,000 residents, more than any other city. Locals can walk and bike in James Madison Park, which has views of Lake Mendota. There's also Frank W. Hoyt Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Garner Park.

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