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Lakes, cheese curds & the nation's best farmers market

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About Madison

Madison is built on an isthmus between two lakes, creating a unique city where outdoor recreation meets progressive culture. The Saturday Dane County Farmers' Market around the Capitol is the nation's largest producer-only market, and the UW campus buzzes with energy year-round.

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25

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