attractions and scenic routes

A Step Back in Time

Tours of the historical, legends, lore and haunted history. Scheduled weekend events and pre-arranged private tours.

Broadway Fountain

Broadway Fountain The fountain was originally cast in iron and exhibited at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876. Purchased by a Madison Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and presented to the City of Madison in 1886. The fountain was recast in bronze as a community Bicentennial project in 1976.

Broomtail Carriage Company

Chief White Eye Trail

This drive through the rolling hills, farmland and forests of the eastern portion of Jefferson County is magnificent during Spring and Fall.

The Kremer House (1850) located in Canaan, is open by appointment and operated by The Canaan Restoration Council.

Clifty Falls State Park

Considered one of the State’s prettiest parks. Clifty Falls offers over 1300 lush acres with scenic overlooks, 70 foot rock gorges, seven waterfalls, nature center, picnic area, swimming pool, and campground. Hikers can enjoy trails ranging from 3/4 mile-easy, to 3 miles-rugged. Located high on a bluff is Clifty Inn offering hotel. Restaurant and meeting space.

Open year round.Admission charged Mar-Oct

Elegant Carriages

Carriage and wagon rides for any special event & weddings.

Esquire Carriage Services

Full Service Carriage Company. Whatever the occasion, make it memorable. Meander thru the streets with a horse and escort. Enjoy the Scenic Ohio River as you pass by historic homes and attractions.

Every weekend - Friday evening, all day Saturday, Sunday afternoon. Leaves from Ohio Theater or Churchhill Cigars both on East Main Street.

Hanover College

Founded in 1827, this is the oldest private four-year college in Indiana. The breathtaking 630-acre campus overlooks the Ohio River Valley and features thirty buildings of Georgian architectural design. Take the scenic drive through campus, or contact the Public Relations Office for guided campus tours.

Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery

et on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River and adjacent to Clifty Falls State Park. The cemetery is a beautiful tribute to the veterans of the State of Indiana. Encompassing more than 120 acres, the cemetery allows burial space for more than 40,000 in-ground burials and 2000 spaces in the columbarium wall.

Open daily - sunrise to sunset. Office hours: 8am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri

John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail

The 185-mile trail follows the footsteps of Confederate Raider John Hunt Morgan’s 2000 men and horses. Part of the route traverses Jefferson County and is highlighted with a campsight in Dupont. Indiana’s most significant American Civil War event.

Madison Art Club Gallery

New exhibits every 30-45 days. Local artwork for sale

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Mainstreet Business District

Madison’s downtown district includes a thriving and revitalized shopping area - offering vintage quilts and antiques, gourmet foods, clothing, arts and crafts. Madison’s Main Street was one of three model demonstration cities for a Main Street pilot project developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Ohio River and Riverfront Park

Madison’s scenic riverfront park offers a gazebo, brick walkways, lights and benches to view the Ohio River. Also home to several open air festivals, and frequent stops of the American Queen, Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen.

Public boat launching facilities are available all year.

Ohio River Scenic Route

Covers 302 scenic highway miles with plenty to do, see and explore.

Underground Railroad

We invite you to explore the history of the Underground Railroad in Southeast Indiana. The routes traveled by the runaway slaves and the locations of the safe houses that hid them from danger are all but invisible to us now. Learning about the people and places that constituted Southeast Indiana’s trails to freedom, however, will help you “see” the Underground Railroad.

Three tours through 15 southeast Indiana counties. Booklet available for purchase in July.