Madison Art Club Gallery

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

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

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.

Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Set 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 hrs: 8am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heritage Trail of Madison

The Heritage Trail is a paved pathway for biking, hiking and rollerblading. The trail connects downtown Madison with the hilltop and overlooks the Ohio River. Open dawn to dusk.

The John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail

Relive the most significant event in Indiana during the American Civil War, 1861-65.  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 campsite in Dupont.

Ohio River Scenic Byway

Designated a National Scenic Byway, this portion of the scenic drive hugs the river's edge among picturesque hills and valleys surrounding the majestic Ohio River. The Madison Area Convention and Visitors Bureau can assist you with additional information.

Madison Railroad

Madison Railroad operates a 25 mile mainline extending from Madison to North Vernon.  The railroad is rich in history, operating the remaining segment of Indiana’s oldest rail line.

7:30am-4pm