Guidebook for Madison
Drinks & Nightlife
Family-owned. Great pub-like, popular gathering place. A lively favorite of ours on a Friday or Saturday night. Wine, live music, cider, great cheese selection, and bread baked on-site.
https://www.facebook.com/ThomasFamilyWinery/
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Thomas Family Winery
208 E 2nd St Family-owned. Great pub-like, popular gathering place. A lively favorite of ours on a Friday or Saturday night. Wine, live music, cider, great cheese selection, and bread baked on-site.
https://www.facebook.com/ThomasFamilyWinery/
A locally-owned, independent brew pub. Right around the corner. Craft brews on tap. Open Thursday through Sunday.
https://www.madpaddle.com/
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mad Paddle Brewery
301 West StA locally-owned, independent brew pub. Right around the corner. Craft brews on tap. Open Thursday through Sunday.
https://www.madpaddle.com/
Arts & Culture
Jefferson County Historical Society
615 W 1st StLanier Mansion State Historic Site
601 W 1st St
Saddle Tree Project
106 Milton StShopping
Hand-made gourmet chocolates. Are you kidding? Do NOT miss this family-owned gem!
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cocoa Safari Chocolates
118 W Main StHand-made gourmet chocolates. Are you kidding? Do NOT miss this family-owned gem!
Yes, it's a REAL shoe store! Family-owned, local, independent. Expert personal service. Downtown Madison's only premiere source for your shoe needs. They specialize in quality hiking shoes as well as heavy duty summer-wear. We buy our shoes from them alone!
Hertz Shoe Store
124 E Main StYes, it's a REAL shoe store! Family-owned, local, independent. Expert personal service. Downtown Madison's only premiere source for your shoe needs. They specialize in quality hiking shoes as well as heavy duty summer-wear. We buy our shoes from them alone!
Entertainment & Activities
Red Bicycle Hall
125 E Main StFamily-owned. Great pub-like, popular gathering place. A lively favorite of ours on a Friday or Saturday night. Wine, live music, cider, great cheese selection, and bread baked on-site.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Thomas Family Winery
208 E 2nd St Family-owned. Great pub-like, popular gathering place. A lively favorite of ours on a Friday or Saturday night. Wine, live music, cider, great cheese selection, and bread baked on-site.
Parks & Nature
Clifty Falls
Green RoadFood scene
Our number one go-to place for a great cup of joe! Coffee, hot tea, espresso, bagels, Boar's Head, light breakfast selections. Fast service from crack-shot baristas. They supply our bookstore's complimentary coffee. Just across the intersection from us. Family-owned, local, independent.
https://www.facebook.com/redroastercafe/
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Red Roaster Coffee & Eatery
100 W Main StOur number one go-to place for a great cup of joe! Coffee, hot tea, espresso, bagels, Boar's Head, light breakfast selections. Fast service from crack-shot baristas. They supply our bookstore's complimentary coffee. Just across the intersection from us. Family-owned, local, independent.
https://www.facebook.com/redroastercafe/
Family-owned. Some of the best Chinese food we've had... anywhere, including San Fransisco and NYC. Some Tai selections, as well. Dishes are all prepared to order in plain sight. Not one of those stale buffets. The family lives above the restaurant. Just steps away. We eat there almost every week.
https://hongkongkitchenintogo.com/
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hong Kong Kitchen
102 East Main StreetFamily-owned. Some of the best Chinese food we've had... anywhere, including San Fransisco and NYC. Some Tai selections, as well. Dishes are all prepared to order in plain sight. Not one of those stale buffets. The family lives above the restaurant. Just steps away. We eat there almost every week.
https://hongkongkitchenintogo.com/
Family-owned. Right across the street. Lovely spot for a quiet lunch. Breakfast on Saturdays.
https://www.facebook.com/Gallery115Madison/
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gallery 115
115 E Main StFamily-owned. Right across the street. Lovely spot for a quiet lunch. Breakfast on Saturdays.
https://www.facebook.com/Gallery115Madison/
Family-owned. Terrific pizza (voted best in Madison) and a great selection of beers.
https://www.theredpepperoni.com/
26 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Red Pepperoni
842 W Main StFamily-owned. Terrific pizza (voted best in Madison) and a great selection of beers.
https://www.theredpepperoni.com/
Family-owned. Delightful deli and full-service restaurant.
https://www.theredpepperdeli.com/
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Red Pepper
902 W Main StFamily-owned. Delightful deli and full-service restaurant.
https://www.theredpepperdeli.com/
A several-block stroll west on Main Street for artisan roasted coffee, desserts, and café.
https://www.atticmadison.com/
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Attic Coffee Mill Cafe
631 W Main StA several-block stroll west on Main Street for artisan roasted coffee, desserts, and café.
https://www.atticmadison.com/
Family owned. Frozen yogurt, ice cream, smoothies, cookies.
https://www.theredpeppermint.com/
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Red Peppermint
301 E Vaughn DrFamily owned. Frozen yogurt, ice cream, smoothies, cookies.
https://www.theredpeppermint.com/
Family-owned. When we NEED a donut, we head to Horst's... PERIOD! Fresh, delicious, fantastic. Voted Indiana’s “Sweetest Bakery” 2018 & 2019. Also basic home-cooked breakfast. (Biscuits and gravy come highly recommended.)
https://www.facebook.com/Horsts-Little-Bakery-Haus-downtown-848137361933211/
Horst's Little Bakery Haus Downtown
843 West Main StreetFamily-owned. When we NEED a donut, we head to Horst's... PERIOD! Fresh, delicious, fantastic. Voted Indiana’s “Sweetest Bakery” 2018 & 2019. Also basic home-cooked breakfast. (Biscuits and gravy come highly recommended.)
https://www.facebook.com/Horsts-Little-Bakery-Haus-downtown-848137361933211/
Sliders since 1933. Terrific shakes and malts. Grill-cooked breakfast. Table seating or old-fashioned counter service. F
https://www.facebook.com/Hinkles-Sandwich-Shop-111636852208072/
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hinkle's Sandwich Shop
204 W Main StSliders since 1933. Terrific shakes and malts. Grill-cooked breakfast. Table seating or old-fashioned counter service. F
https://www.facebook.com/Hinkles-Sandwich-Shop-111636852208072/
We recommend them for their renowned cheeseburger and their local character. A local favorite said to be one of the oldest taverns on the Ohio. Right around the corner from us. Consider as a lunch option. Gets pretty darn "lively" at night. Must be 21 years old to enter.
https://www.shipleystavern.com/
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Shipley's Tavern
322 West StWe recommend them for their renowned cheeseburger and their local character. A local favorite said to be one of the oldest taverns on the Ohio. Right around the corner from us. Consider as a lunch option. Gets pretty darn "lively" at night. Must be 21 years old to enter.
https://www.shipleystavern.com/
Crafted Coffee
329 W Main StBreakfast all day.
https://crafted-coffee.business.site/
Locally owned, chef-inspired bistro. Reservations not required.
https://red-on-main.business.site/
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
RED ON MAIN
122 E Main StLocally owned, chef-inspired bistro. Reservations not required.
https://red-on-main.business.site/