Things to do around Madison, Indiana

Downtown Madison, Indiana

10-minutes from Canby Ferry Campground

Downtown Madison, IN, 47250

A short 10-minute drive from Canby Ferry Campground, historic downtown Madison offers up antique malls, boutique shops, family owned restaurants, wineries, breweries and much more!

Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boat Tours

10-minutes from Canby Ferry Campground

100 E Vaughn Dr., Madison, IN, 47250

Based in Madison, Indiana, these are the only boat tours of both the Ohio River and Kentucky River.

Visit rockinthunder.com for more!

Lanier Mansion Tour

10-minutes from Canby Ferry Campground

601 W. First St., Madison, IN 47250

Lanier Mansion is one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in the country and is considered to be the “Crown Jewel” of Madison’s Historic District. Here you’ll have the opportunity to encounter, explore and experience history as it was in the 1840s–when America was still young and the Ohio River was the gateway to the West.

Visit the Lanier Mansion website for more details

Crystal Beach Public Pool

10-minutes from Canby Ferry Campground

400 W Vaughn Dr. Madison, IN 47250

Crystal Beach Swimming Pool is a national landmark that was constructed in 1938 during the Great Depression by the Works Progress Administration. The pool is known for its iconic semi-circular design and is still enjoyed by tens of thousands each year. Crystal Beach holds over 20,000 gallons of water and is approximately nine feet deep.

Visit the Crystal Beach website for more!

Clifty Falls State Park

15-minutes from Canby Ferry Campground

1501 Green Rd, Madison, IN 47250

The park’s waterfalls change moods with the weather and the seasons and can range from roaring plunges to delicate bridal-veil mists to gleaming frozen titans. Winter and spring visits reveal them at their best. The rugged splendor of Clifty Canyon offers exciting year-round hiking and scenery.

Visit Clifty Falls State Park website for more details

Hargan Matthews Park

12-minutes from Canby Ferry Campground

101 E Vaughn Dr, Madison, IN 47250

Hargan Matthews Park is the perfect place for play! This riverboat-inspired playground is designed to be inclusive and enjoyed by children of all ages and abilities. It is conveniently located right next to the riverfront with public restroom areas and eateries close by. The Madison-Milton bridge with a pedestrian sidewalk is also within walking distance of this park. The Story Walk Project installs laminated pages from a children’s book on wooden stakes that children can read as they play at this park.

Visit the Friends of Hargan Matthews Park Facebook for more!