608 Day is on Saturday. To spread the 608 love, we recently asked our readers what makes our area special to them.

"The restaurants (Bar Corallini, Ahan, and Salvatore’s to name a few)." - Briana O.

"Lakes, rivers, creeks." - Tammy S.

"The UW Arboretum is the first place that really felt homey and familiar after moving two years ago" - @cyanberet

"The east side, Tex Tubb's, Schenk's Corners." - Jessica R.

"Just the overall vibe, green spaces, the Capitol itself, great restaurants, fun things to do..." - Cathi W.

"Farmers' market, there's nothing else like it." - @dfischer31

"The family of raccoons and the red fox that live in our woods." - J.B.

"Odgen's North St. Diner." - Dona M.

"How much Madison values green spaces." - @allie.tobis

"We’re so lucky in the 608 to live near so many incredible locally-owned restaurants and coffee shops!" - Alicia S.

"City parks, especially those with hiking trails." - Nancy N.

"The sheer beauty of the skyline when taking John Nolen in from the east side. I am in awe every single time." - Mary Ann N.

"Easy access to multiple lakes." - Jeanne K.

"Our state Capitol. It is a grand sight." - Pauline C.

Check out our City Guide page to find more things to love about Madison.

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