Historic Madison Inc — Attraction in Madison

When I discovered Madison, I was shocked. This town has more in common with New England than with the rest of Indiana. There are hundreds of historic buildings, making it a must do destination for any history buff within striking distance. It's not just a museum town either. There are many functioning businesses here, and many dining and lodging options for visitors. Despite being a bit shabby in places, this town is slowly developing into a standard stop on the tourist trail, a bit like Galena, Illinois (if you're familiar). It's worth the journey to...

This was our second time visiting Madison. We once again had tickets for the historical Ohio Theater. The first time was in winter after everything closed. This time, we got to spend some time in the beautiful setting. There was a horse carriage that went down the main street. There were historical mansions, tons of little shops, restaurants, candy, ice cream, and coffee shops. There was a stunning view of the Ohio River and Kentucky, just a block from the main road. We plan on coming back and taking some of the...

We we in Madison on a weekday in April, and found when we stopped at the HMI office that most of the historic sites were closed. But we had a great conversation with Jess, the director, and learned enough that we know we want to come back! 2 tips we picked up - call ahead if you’d like tours, and Friday’s are good if you want to schedule tours at more...