Spring & Summer - Visit Middleton

Spring & Summer

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A Middleton Guide to Badger Game Day

Everything you need to know about Badger football game days from Middleton — bars, shuttles, tailgates, and stadium experiences.

A fluffy dog sits on the sidewalk by Middleton train station, ready to travel with dog lovers. Railroad tracks and a nearby clock complete the scene under a partly cloudy sky.

A Pup’s Guide to a Middleton Weekend

How to spend 48 hours in Middleton with your canine companion.

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Spring Weekend

Spend 48 hours in Middleton with scenic trails, patio dining, birdwatching and one-of-a-kind local experiences — rain or shine.

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Green Guide to Middleton

There’s no doubt about it, sustainability matters to Middleton. We treat every day like it’s…

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Dog days: Where to take your pup in Middleton

Pet-friendly parks and trails in Middleton, Wisconsin!

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Fourth of July in Middleton

Whether it’s gathering with friends on a pontoon on the lake, camping with the family, Middleton is a great place to spend the Fourth!

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Music all Summer Long

Enjoy summer nights with great music here in Middleton.

Celebrate Pride with Us

Pride month is all about letting your true self shine while celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ and ally community.

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Mother’s Day Made Easy

Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch, blooms and sweet treats.

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Travel Like a Local: Outdoor Dining in Middleton

The umbrellas are open and sidewalk cafes and patios are coming alive throughout Middleton. Discover the 39 restaurants and cafes with outdoor dining in the city — some might surprise you!

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Planning a Party: Graduation Style

From hotels to party venues to bakeries to gifts, we have an easy list to get everyone started on planning this spring’s graduation parties in Middleton.

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Spring on the Course: Five Reasons to golf at Pleasant View

Pleasant View Golf Course offers championship golf that is not only open to the public but offers spectacular panoramic views!

A delightful Easter brunch spread featuring eggs over hash, stuffed toast with bananas, and avocado toast with eggs, alongside two plates of seasoned potatoes. Orange juice rounds out this festive family gathering.

Easter Brunch in Middleton

Enjoy brunch this weekend at any of these Middleton restaurants.

An assortment of colorful Easter treats, including cookies, bunnies, and eggs, from Middleton's finest bakeries is displayed on a market table.

Springtime Treats

From brightly decorated cakes to whimsical sugar cookies and freshly baked breads, get all your springtime and Easter treats here in Middleton.

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Let Middleton Help Accomplish Yearly Goals

A new year, often means setting goals and making new plans. Middleton is here to help make your new year the best one yet.

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Pack a Picnic in Middleton

It’s officially picnic season — so grab your baskets, bags and coolers and enjoy one of the many beautiful outdoor spaces Middleton has to offer.

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Middleton is Clean, Green and Serene

Middleton embraces green travel practices and environmental sustainability.

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Stay and play in Middleton

From beautiful trails to kayaking on the lake, Middleton has so much to offer. Come Stay and Play right here this fall!

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Three ways to get on the water in Middleton

Here are three ways to get out onto the water in Middleton — from renting a kayak to dropping your own boat — spend some time soaking up the sun…

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Memorial Day in Middleton

Summer weekends are made better by an extra day — spend your three-day Memorial Weekend in Middleton.

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Explore Middleton!

Enjoy 30 miles of trails and multiple public parks, as well as Lake Mendota and Pheasant Branch Conservancy, all here in Middleton.

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See Spring Arrive at Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Middleton’ s Pheasant Branch Conservancy is an ecological gem.

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Meet Your Good Neighbor: Capital Brewery

Capital Brewery & Bier Garten has been brewing in downtown Middleton since 1986 — enjoy craft beer, outdoor spaces, and live music!

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Five things to know about Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Pheasant Branch Conservancy is a great place to get outdoors in Middleton, home to hiking…