About Madison
A small town with a heart of gold
USA Today named Madison the BEST SMALL TOWN in the Midwest!
Slow down. You’re on river time now.
Madison, Indiana, lies on the banks of the mighty Ohio River. Founded in 1809, our town of about 12,000 is full of beautiful historic buildings and boasts the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District in the country.
Madison’s downtown is full of independent shops, restaurants, small-town charm, and plenty to discover.
Madison is a step back in time where downtown is safe and times moves slow.
Most festivals start on Broadway - one block from our front door.
We are one building away from Main Street, where you will find coffee shops, boutiques, eateries, galleries, antiques, wineries, and much more
The Saturday Farmers’ Market is across the street
The restored Crystal Beach swimming pool is just two blocks away
Several playgrounds and a nostalgic toy store are within walking distance
Clifty Falls State Park is only a 5-minute drive for hiking, swimming, and beautiful waterfalls
We have it all: Boat rides, a lovely riverwalk, good food, shopping, antique malls, history, music festivals, parks, trails, waterfalls… and more! For more info on Madison or special events, see the following:
