Madison Getaways is a vacation rental and travel marketing company in historic Madison, Indiana. Where life is just a little more magical.

Ready to Vacation in History?

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 places to eat, festivals, 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 April - Nov), 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.

Who maintains this site?

Chad and Ally visited Madison on a weekend getaway in 2022 and fell in love with the architecture and possibilities. A few months later, they moved to town! They purchased a 1900s shotgun-style home on Third Street and renovated it into a popular 5-star Airbnb property. Then they purchased another rental, remodeled it, and found their first long-term tenant. They enjoy every day in their new town.

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