Madison Historic District Audio Walking/Driving Tour

Uncover the fascinating stories behind one of Georgia's largest and oldest National Register Historic Districts with the self-guided audio tour! Did you know the father of comedic actor Oliver Hardy ran a beautiful hotel that once sat on the square in downtown Madison? Did you know this small town was once home to the "Georgia Wonder Girl," whose feats of mind-over-matter strength amazed audiences across the globe? Or that Madison had three different courthouses before our current one opened in 1907?

Listed by Country Living Magazine as one of the 10 Best Small Towns in America for 2025, Madison is a must-see destination. The best way to experience it is at your own pace. Follow along on your phone right here to let our audio guide bring these stories to life as you walk through one of the nation's prettiest towns and stop in at any (or all!) of the five museums downtown to dive deeper into history. Prefer a paper copy? Pop in at the first stop of the walking tour, the Madison Welcome Center, to pick up the free walking tour map available inside a comprehensive Destination Guide. Your small-town adventure awaits!