The Broadway

Trip To Madison, IN
My wife and I took a motorcycle trip to Madison, IN in early June. This blog post is part of a series which presents each step of our journey. If you missed the beginning, the story starts here.

After catching up on my sleep, we geared up, got back on the bikes, and rode into Madison (which is just a mile down the road from Clifty Falls State Park).

Madison has a quaint and historic downtown with lots of old buildings turned into restaurants, antique shops, and bookstores. 

Madison's location on the Ohio river made it an important trade center in the early 1800's. Goods and passengers bound for Indiana arrived by riverboat, and transferred to stage coach or train at Madison.

As other forms of transportation took over, Madison's importance in industry diminished. Today it survives as a tourist destination nestled along the beautifully wooded banks of the Ohio River. The town has preserved many historic buildings and converted them to shops, restaurants, and hotels. The architecture of a bygone era and the small-town feel make it an enjoyable weekend get-away.

We parked our bikes in free parking along main street, walked along the shop until we spied The Broadway Hotel, which claims bragging rights as Indiana's oldest continuously-operated Inn. Former patrons include John Wilkes Booth.

The food was delicious and plentiful. The staff was friendly. My wife and I ate our fill for under thirty dollars.