- The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Indiana, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, Art Gallery, Specialty Museums and Historic Sites.
- From Clifty Falls State Park to Heritage Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like LaGrange, Rising Sun, Versailles and Sparta.
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Explore the skies above Madison during a scenic ride from the seat of a restored 500 hp WWII-era biplane
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Explore the spectacular waterfalls and rugged Clifty Canyon at Clifty Falls State Park. The park features camping sites, hiking trails for all levels of enthusiasts, a nature center and conference facilities.
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The Heritage Trail offers a link between the town of Madison and the nearby cliffs overlooking the Ohio River. The paved, 3/4-mile trail begins at the riverfront and is open to walking, biking and pets.
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With its construction completed in 1844, the Lanier Mansion is a local landmark included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Stroll through life as it was in the 1800's with a visit to the meticulously restored Historic District in downtown Madison. Within walking distance are hundreds of Civil War era shops, homes, and eateries.
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Located on the edge of the Ohio River, Heritage Park features a nature trail for cyclists and pedestrians that passes by historic brick bridges and railroads. The park has several shaded bench areas where visitors can watch the river.
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Francis Costigan House is a design for urban houses. Today it is considered a marvelous masterpiece on designs for a narrow lot. The specialties are the sliding pocket door, the curved walls and front stairs. Not to be missed by architecture fanatics.
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Jeremiah Sullivan House was built for the lawyer and politician Jeremiah Sullivan. It is an example of federal architecture. Its simplicity and verticality is striking. It is designated as a national historical landmark.
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Once home to Indiana's Free Masons, dating back to 1819, the Schofield House was converted into a Masonic museum in 1975. It is now open to the public, and features a variety of exhibits.
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This lovely Greek revival style museum was once home and workplace to one of Indiana's first doctors. His diplomas and the equipment used by a 19th century doctor are displayed here. The real skeleton is an intriguing attraction.
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The Lanier Mansion Museum is housed inside an estate that remains an exemplar of 19th century Greek revival architecture. Registered as a National Historic Landmark, the museum offers visitors a glimpse of pioneer life during the antebellum period.