Quick Summary:

  • Madison, CT is located just a short distance from New Haven along the shores of the Long Island Sound.
  • The small town is a true gem, offering plenty to do in addition to its clean beaches.
  • Most attractions in town can be reached by walking or by bicycle as Madison is a culture-filled, compact hamlet.
  • Madison is particularly a great place to enjoy the sea breeze and the outdoors at sites like the Hammonasset Beach State Park.


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1. Hammonasset Beach State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hammonasset Beach State Park | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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2. Meigs Point Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Meigs Point Nature Center | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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3. The Shoreline Greenway Trail

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The Shoreline Greenway Trail | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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4. Chef Paul Barron

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Chef Paul Barron | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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5. Creations

Creations | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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6. Field House Farm

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Field House Farm | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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7. The Audubon Shop

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The Audubon Shop | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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8. Rockland Preserve

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Rockland Preserve | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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9. Bar Bouchee

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Bar Bouchee | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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10. Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale

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Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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11. Cafe Allegre

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Cafe Allegre | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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12. Susan Powell Fine Art

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Susan Powell Fine Art | Things to Do in Madison, CT
© Susan Powell Fine Art

13. Allis-Bushnell House and Museum

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Allis-Bushnell House and Museum | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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14. Deacon John Graves House

Deacon John Graves House  | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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15. Friends and Company

Friends and Company | Things to Do in Madison, CT
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