Get Away to
Historic Madison
Madison Getaways is a vacation rental and travel marketing company in historic Madison, Indiana. Where life is just a little more magical.
Ready for a Vacation in History?
Visiting Madison? Stay in the Book Haven
This 5-star property is just steps from Madison's Main street and was fully remodeled and furnished to feel like an English library. Enjoy a vintage shotgun-style house with modern amenities including a full kitchen, bath, TV area, and backyard garden.
The Getaway Guide
Discover the most beautiful historic homes, stunning churches, best festivals, restaurants, antique shops, wedding venues & hotels, and day trips all within reach of the prettiest river town in the USA.
Be Historic!
One Madison experience at a time
Home to the nation's largest contiguous historic district, jaw-dropping nineteenth century architecture, and one of the best year-round farmers markets (every Saturday morning), Madison is a midwest destination like no other. Literally, we're historic. Learn more about us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Madison located?
Madison is located in the Ohio River Valley 50 minutes northeast of greater Louisville, 60 minutes southwest of Cincinnati, and 90 minutes south of Indianapolis. We're also just 3 hours from Nashville!
How many people visit Madison?
We are host to over 600k tourists a year, making us one of the Midwest's premier vacation rental areas. We're also host to many corporate events, weddings, and gatherings given our hospitality hotbed on the eastern side of the city.
What is Madison known for?
Madison is known for its 19th century architecture, historic downtown, music and art festivals, the Lanier Mansion, Clifty Falls State Park, and the Madison Regatta, one of the country's premier hydroplane races.
Does Madison have a good food scene?
Our food scene is becoming as well-known as our vintage streets. We have great deli's, pizza, Mexican restaurants (on the hilltop), ice cream shops, and a growing number of food trucks that fill up downtown on most weekends.