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Explore the Ohio River Scenic Byway

August 16, 2020 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

Madison is located along The Ohio River Scenic Byway in southern Indiana, between Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH.  Of course, we think that this is the prettiest part of the Byway. A trip along the Byway is your gateway to adventure. Discover antique shops, artist studios, and farm markets. Paddle a canoe, explore a cave, … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Arts, Check It Out, Dining, Families, Main Street, Nature, River Tagged With: architecture, art, families, food, history, Indiana, Madison, Ohio River, trail

Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes

November 29, 2019 By admin 2 Comments

The 2019 Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes will feature six private homes, one churches, the Lanier Mansion, the Schofield House,  the Talbot-Hyatt House and the JCHS History Center. There will also be four Hospitality Sites with restrooms, where tour goers can stop in for a free refreshment, restroom break or to shop. Hospitality … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Event, Holiday, Home Tour Tagged With: architecture, Christmas, holiday, Home Tour, Indiana, Madison

I Love Being a Tourist in My Own Hometown.

January 31, 2018 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

It was a lovely, clear Saturday morning when my husband and I took the Madison’s Treasures architectural walking tour offered once a month by Historic Madison Inc.  If you’ve ever wanted to know the difference between Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate homes or between Doric and Corinthian columns, this is the tour for you. The … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Blog, Families, History, Main Street, Recreation Tagged With: architecture, families, history, Indiana, Madison, Main Street, recreation, trail

Spring Break

February 27, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

Bring the family to Madison for an easy getaway! Got a budding architect or history professor? Bring the kids & spend the day exploring Madison. During March, there are a variety of activities especially for kids. There will be a Civil War Walkingl Tour, Behind the Scenes Tour at Lanier Mansion, Make & Take Crafts, … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Families Tagged With: architecture, art, families, fun, history, Indiana, Kids, Madison

Any Spring Break Left?

March 20, 2014 By admin Leave a Comment

For many kids, spring break has been shortened because of the really, really hard winter this year.  But some of you still have some time to gather together the family and finally get out of the house!  If that’s you, plan a trip to Madison and take advantage of our Spring Break Staycation offerings. On … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Families, History, Nature Tagged With: architecture, arts, families, fun, history, Indiana, Kids, Spring Break

Nights Before Christmas Home Tour

November 14, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

The holiday season is already kicking into gear in Madison. Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes takes place November 29 & 30 and December 6 & 7 in historic Madison, Indiana. This year’s holiday tour features six beautiful private homes, five public sites, a church and 2 hospitality sites. Madison is known for its … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Event, History, Holiday, Home Tour, Music Tagged With: architecture, Christmas, history, holiday, Home Tour, Indiana, Madison, music

It’s a Bridge!

June 19, 2013 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

Everyone is excited to see the new Milton-Madison Bridge project moving along.  Just a couple of weeks ago, the new bridge opened for traffic on temporary piers.  Even though this happened late in the evening, there was a line of cars waiting to try out the new bridge.  It’s big and wide! As you can … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Arts, Event, Families, History, Music Tagged With: architecture, art, bridge, families, fun, Indiana, Madison, music, Ohio River

School’s Out, What’s there to do?

May 30, 2013 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

Sound familiar?  There are couple of opportunities in June for you to keep the kids amused for a couple of days.  The first is the Jefferson County Historical Society Summer Camp for Kids, June 17-21.  There are 2 sessions, 9-11am or 12:30-2:30pm.  Each day will have a theme involving crafts, books, food, games, and music.  … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Arts, Families, Gardens, History, Uncategorized Tagged With: architecture, families, fun, history, Indiana, Kids, Madison

Lanier Civil War Days

May 22, 2013 By VisitMadison 1 Comment

Experience the life and culture of Civil War-era Madison, Ind., during Lanier Civil War Days on June 15 and 16 at Lanier Mansion State Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch re-enactors recreate Civil War battles, visit with Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee, listen to period music; see Victorian-era artisans demonstrate their … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Arts, Event, Families, History, Music Tagged With: architecture, arts, Culture, events, family, food, history, Indiana, Kids, Madison

Kids on School Break?

March 26, 2013 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

Are you trying to find fun things to keep the kids occupied during Spring Break?  The City of Madison, local organizations and Visit Madison have teamed up to give you some suggestions.  We know the weather is NOT cooperating this year but many of these activities happen inside so that will help. There is still … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Arts, Event, Families, History, Holiday, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: architecture, art, events, families, family, fun, history, holiday, Indiana, Madison, nature, play

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