Were waiting for you, enjoy Fall in scenic Madison & Jefferson County!
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Fall has arrived in
Madison &
JeffersonCounty.
Let your enjoyment begin!
Take a Fall Drive . . .
The calendar shows that Autumn arrived on September 22nd.Fall in our area is brilliant colors;
festivals and events galore; soft, quiet mornings in your guest room; shopping
in the wonderful businesses downtown.
For brilliant colors, the variety of trees, soil and weather
in our area brings out breathtaking displays of oranges, reds, yellows and
browns across the hills.There are many
ways to enjoy a leisurely drive to view the wonder of nature this time of
year.
The Ohio River Byway
meanders along the
Ohio River banks, hugging
its shoreline and offering almost continuous views of the river. The history of
the
Ohio is
found both in rural landscapes and quaint river communities, covering periods
from Native American habitation through western settlement, affecting
transportation patterns and industrialization. The Chief White Eye Trail through the rolling
hills, farmland and forests of the eastern portion of
JeffersonCounty near
Canaan
is magnificent during Spring and Fall.
Clifty Falls State Park is considered
one of the State's prettiest parks and offers over 1300 lush acres with scenic
overlooks, 70 foot rock gorges, seven waterfalls, nature center, picnic area,
swimming pool, and campground. Hikers can enjoy trails ranging from 3/4
mile-easy, to 3 miles-rugged.The
grounds of Hanover College and the
Scenic Drive entrance
off Highway 56/62 are alive with color this time of year, too.The Heritage Trail goes from downtown
Madison to it's hilltop
alongside the Madison Railroad's track for hiking or biking.Other hiking and driving attractions can be
found on our attractions
& scenic routes or recreation
pages.
Events & Festivals . . .
The Madison Aviation Spectacular is Saturday, October 3rd
at the
MadisonMunicipalAirport
just west of town.See antique aircraft,
enjoy an air show, and have some food and a tour of the Airport.The Spectacular is from 10am - 4pm.Madison Municipal Airport is located off
Highway 62 west of Madison off Boercherding Road;look for the signs past Clifty Falls State
Park.
The
Soup Stew Chili & Brew is October 10th.This competition is held annually on
Main Street Madisonbetween Jefferson and West streets and is sponsored in part by the Madison
Area Chamber Of Commerce. The
competition is open to anyone that wishes to enter, but is primarily a
fundraiser for non-profits.Last year's
festival paid out more than $14,000 to 25 cooking teams. A competition even
exists among the area's fire companies to see who has the best firehouse chili,
as the Clifty 6 Fire Company defends it title this year.
Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of
Homes . . .
The fall culminates with the Nights Before Christmas
Candlelight Tour of Homes.Held November 27, 28 & 29 and December 4, 5
& 6, the Tour is a chance to take an intimate look at homes normally closed
to the public.Tickets are on sale for a
reduced price before November 13th by visiting our Tickets page, or
calling the Madison Visitor's Center at 800-559-2956.
Special packages are available for the Nights Before Christmas
Candlelight Tour of Homes.For more
information on the packages and the tour, go to the Nights Before Christmas Candlelight
Tour of Homes web site and look on the left side for our packages.Call us at 800-559-2956 to make your
reservations today before
they sell out.
We're waiting for you, enjoy Fall in scenic
Madison & Jefferson County!
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