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!) Madison boasts the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country with 133 contiguous blocks of historic homes and stately buildings, and has a cultural reputation for arts and music that attracts award-winning traveling art exhibits and has earned it the name of Indiana’s Music City. The Madison Visitors Center will be happy to assist as you plan your adventures; stop by and say hello! visitmadison.org/
Clifty Falls State Park is located just west of Madison. With over 1500 acres to explore, Clifty Falls was established in 1920 to preserve the falls of Clifty Creek. The park has more than 10 established trails, six waterfalls, as well as shelters and campgrounds. An inn and restaurant are located near the north entrance of the park, overlooking the Ohio River and the town of Madison.
Story and photo by Patti Hartog
P.S. Check out this other point of interest near Madison, IN.
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