Centrally located in the Louisville-Cincinnati-Indianapolis triangle lies the charming town of Madison, Indiana. A destination in and of itself, Madison is an easy one-hour drive from Louisville along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. No matter your interests, you will find it here: history, arts, music, higher education, wineries, restaurants, and outdoor beauty combine to make Madison an ideal day trip (though you may wish you had more than one day to explore!).
Hinkle’s Sandwich Shop at 204 W. Main was established in 1933 (celebrating its 90th anniversary this year!) by Winfred Hinkle. During the Great Depression, Hinkle wanted to offer affordable meals, so he came up with the idea of a small two-cent hamburger. Over the years, Hinkle’s has continued to serve up its signature burger along with sandwiches, breakfast, and over 40 flavors of milkshakes in a friendly diner atmosphere. Until recently, Hinkle’s was open 24 hours a day, providing all-night dining to locals and the students at nearby Hanover College. Hinkle’s recently received the Business Legacy Award for over 25 years of independent small business service. hinkleburger.com
Story and photo by Patti Hartog
P.S. While in Madison, check out the local art scene.
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