Historic homes, outdoor adventures, and attractions worth a stop around Madison.
Places and experiences to fill a day or a weekend.
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Art on Main Gallery and Gift Shop is a large downtown gallery and gift shop at 309 W. Main St. in Madison. It features original work from local artists across many media, with gifts available alongside gallery pieces. The space also serves as a local art attraction on West Main Street.
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Historic bronze fountain at Broadway and Main Street, one of a small number of remaining fountains of its style, originally associated with the 1876 Philadelphia exposition.
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Clifty Falls State Park is an Indiana state park near Madison with waterfalls, canyon hiking trails, camping, and seasonal recreation. The park entrance is listed at 2221 Clifty Drive in Madison; park entry fees apply seasonally. Visitors often pair waterfall walks and trails with nearby lodging at Clifty Inn inside the park.
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Clifty Inn is a state park inn overlooking the Ohio River within Clifty Falls State Park at 1650 Clifty Hollow Road. Guests can book rooms and suites and dine at the on-site Falls Restaurant. The inn pairs lodging with park access for hiking, waterfalls, and seasonal outdoor recreation.
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Restored 19th-century saddletree factory museum with belt-powered woodworking machinery; seasonal guided tours via Historic Madison, Inc.
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Hanover College is a private college founded in 1827 on a campus overlooking the Ohio River valley in Hanover, near Madison. The campus is a frequent scenic stop and viewpoint for visitors touring the area. Confirm visitor access and event details through the college’s published channels.
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National Historic Landmark college site founded in 1848 by the Neil's Creek Anti-Slavery Society; tours are by advance appointment.
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Lanier Mansion State Historic Site is the 1844 Greek Revival home of James F.D. Lanier and a National Historic Landmark at 511 West First St. in Madison. Gardens and grounds are open dawn to dusk; indoor tours require tickets. The site is a core stop on Madison’s riverfront historic corridor.
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Lanthier Winery is a winery and distillery at 123 Mill Street in Madison with tastings and gardens open dawn to dusk. Tasting-room hours are published by Visit Madison. It is a Mill Street stop for wine tasting and related visits in Madison.
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Madison Historic District is a National Historic Landmark district encompassing Madison’s preserved downtown commercial and residential streets along the Ohio River. Visitor information and walking-tour materials are available at the Visit Madison Visitors Center at 601 West First Street. It is the central orientation point for exploring historic Madison.
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Red Bicycle Hall is a historic downtown live-music venue and event space at 125 East Main in Madison. The hall hosts concerts, receptions, and gatherings; hours are event-dependent. Check schedules before visiting this Main Street music and events venue.
