A new report by Southern Living ranks Madison, Georgia as “one of the prettiest [towns] in the state” and we couldn’t agree more! Madison is full of history, things to do, and a truly delicious food scene. And the best part? At just 60 miles east of Atlanta, it’s the perfect destination for a little getaway from the city. Keep scrolling to learn all about Madison, Georgia. And let us convince ya to check it out for yourself!
Why is Madison, Georgia a great spot to check out?
Small town vibes
If you’re looking to enjoy a small-town full of natural beauty, antique stores, delicious restaurants and more… Madison is the perfect day trip!
Grab coffee at Oconee Coffee Roasters for a delicious specialty coffee, and then check out J&K Fleas An’tiques for a little something special!
For lunch or dinner, grab R+B Cafe for a delicious soul-food meal in the heart of Madison!
The Georgia Safari Conservation Park
This pretty, tiny town is full of small-town charm, but it’s got one super unique draw that nowhere else in the state has: the Georgia Safari Conservation Park. One of Time’s 100 ‘World’s Greatest Places’, the GA Safari Conservation Park will make you feel like you’ve stepped out of Georgia and into a real African savannah.
The park has over 40 wild and exotic species, including rhinos, addax, bison, impala, and many, many more. These animals roam and graze freely on a massive plot of 530 acres of grasslands. Due to a variety of reasons, these animals cannot be released back into the wild or moved to other facilities, so the park gives them sanctuary and a second shot at life.
The Morgan County African-American Museum
The MCAAM is located in the old Horace Moore House, circa 1895, which was donated by Rev. Alfred Murray and moved to its current location at 156 Academy Street in Historic Madison, Georgia.
This museum’s mission is to “research, collect, educate, and preserve the history and the art of the African-American culture.”
Learn more about it on this website, here!So check out Madison, Georgia! You won’t be disappointed!