Color your 24-hour trips with a visit to Madison! This Ohio River gem is a vibrant destination for a quick getaway.
Start at the Madison Visitor Center. Expert staff members guide visitors to historic landmarks, food and drink establishments and shopping destinations. If time permits, take a trolley ride!
Walk out the door and wander the stately grounds of the Lanier Mansion, the crown jewel of Madison’s Historic District. The 1844 home of banker and entrepreneur James F.D. Lanier is an example of Greek Revival architecture.
Local Food
Stop by Off Broadway Taproom for food and drink. Taco Tuesdays and Sunday morning brunch are local favorites.
Browse shops along Main Street. Check out the wonderful cache of antiques in WOW! What a Find. The owner, Robert Dean II, hand-selects everything from glassware to furniture to fine art.
Spend the Night
Spend the night at the recently-renovated Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park. Enjoy dinner in the dining room overlooking Madison and the Ohio River. Easy to rugged trails and scenic waterfalls highlight the cliffs and canyons of the park.
Take an early morning stroll in Clifty Falls State Park. Quick access for views of Little and Big Clifty Falls are from Trail 7 near Clifty Shelter at the north end of the park. Then head into Madison for coffee and breakfast at The Attic/Coffee Mill Café.
Shopping
Browse Olde Tyme Marketplace for home and garden décor, boutique clothing, gifts and beautiful plants in season. Spend time wandering three stories of treasures at Lumber Mill Antique Mall.
Time for Coffee and More Wandering
After a little shopping, stop by The Red Roaster for coffee. Don’t miss stepping into the Cocoa Safari Chocolates for a handcrafted chocolate treat.
In a short 24 hours, Madison’s river town charm will feel like home!
A Little More Nature
Not far from Madison, take a scenic drive through Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge before heading back to civilization.
