Madison Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Things to do in Madison, North Carolina, in the north-central part of the state, include, as in most of North Carolina, golf courses galore. The small town, population 2,200, also boasts two historic districts, one national historic registry; and the other a local historic district featuring many original homes from the early 1800s. Home styles represented in Madison include Federal, Greek Revival, Victorian, Colonial Revival and Bungalow. Located downtown is the Town Clock, one of the few large clocks still operated by winding. So put on your golf shoes or your walking shoes for a great family vacation.

After all that walking, you’ll need to eat. Madison features a number of well-reviewed restaurants at online travel guides. Kid friendly Madison accommodations range from hotels, with pools and exercise rooms, to area campgrounds. Some also are pet friendly. For a romantic getaway try a bed and breakfast or local inn, all are reasonably priced.

Madison has recently added new specialty shops in the downtown area, which makes shopping in the area a pleasure. Madison, North Carolina mixes small town charm with a variety of recreational opportunities. For a vacation that takes you away from it all, head to Madison.