With travel limited due to COVID-19, people are seeking a safe and low stress way to get out of the house during the long winter months. That's why Destination Madison is partnering with 17 lodging properties in the greater Madison area for Madison Minication. Participating hotels will offer packages of hotel stays and special only-in-Madison experiences from February 12 through April 12.

No matter if guests are taking a much-needed solo staycation, seeking a safe change of scenery for the family, celebrating Valentine's Day with a loved one, or just looking to support local businesses, Madison Minication will make planning a weekend getaway a simple experience. Enjoy all-in-one fun at a variety of local properties including boutique hotels, cozy bed and breakfasts, and brand name properties. Packages include:

• Pool, Popcorn Privacy Package at Staybridge Fitchburg – Staybridge Fitchburg. Stay in a kitchen suite, get private time in the pool, and use of the private movie theater.
• S'more Than a Feeling at the Graduate – Enjoy a private set-up at the patio fire pit with s'mores and hot cocoa.
• Explore New Glarus at Chalet Landhaus – Includes local cheese & sausage board along with tasting coupons to Bailey's Run Winery, 6-pack from New Glarus Brewery and $25 to spend at a local business.
• Old Fashioned Fish Fry at The Edgewater – Stay a night on the shores of Lake Mendota and enjoy one of Wisconsin's most treasured traditions – the fish fry and an Old Fashioned.

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A full list of properties and packages can be found at visitmadison.com/minication.