Madison has long been a tourism destination known for its natural and built beauty, boasting over 200 years of historic architecture; tree lined streets-capes, a lively commercial district, walk-able neighborhoods, colorful gardens, and assortment of artistic offerings, and events. It is an inspirational place. It is the combination of the old and new that makes … more
Ghost Walk Tours
Walk begins at Lanier Mansion, then to nearby Streets of Madison to haunted locations. Tickets & reservations required. Seasonal: September – October. See event calendar for tour schedule.
Madison Treasures Walking Tour
Guided walking tour of Madison’s Downtown Treasures. Includes Architecture, Art and History. Tour begins and ends at Broadway Fountain. Seasonal: Third Saturday, May – October – 10am-noon. Download the FREE PocketSights GPS Tour app, it will help guide you from one site to the next. See tour dates in the events calendar.
Broomtail Carriage Co.
Madison’s best historic tours, weddings, custom decorated white carriage, 20 passenger trolleys, antique funeral casson. Saturdays, April-Dec. 4pm-9pm, other days by appointment. Dec.-March, by appointment only
Westside Walking Tour
Self-guided walking tour, brochure available at the Visitors Center – 601 W. First Street. Free.
Riverfront Walking Tour
Self-guided walking tour, brochure available at the Visitors Center – 601 W. First Street. Free.
Walking Tour of Historic Madison Indiana
Self-guided walking tour souvenir booklet. Designed in two sections, the West and the East to help guide you through 200 years of intriguing history. (19 pages with maps, photos, detailed information.) Available at the Visitors Center – 601 W. First Street. Price: $2
Historic Churches Walking Tour
Self-guided walking tour, brochure available at the Visitors Center – 601 W. First Street. Free.
Georgetown Walking Tour
Self-guided walking tour. A part of the Underground Railroad, located on the east side of Madison. Brochure available at the Visitors Center – 601 W. First Street. Free.
Artisans
Historically Creative! Madison, Indiana, with its meandering river, rolling hills, crooked creeks, and classically-designed architecture, has long been a magnet for creative thought, creative people, and creative expression. Fine art, music, theater, traditional trades, creative writing, culinary arts, wine making, poetry, photography, and art education thrive here, supported by passionate and creative folk and their … more
