There is no shortage of great day trips in Connecticut. From our beaches to our small towns, to our museums and wildlife refuges, you’ll never run out of things to explore in the Constitution State. One town in Connecticut that we love is Madison. This seaside place is stunning, and there’s so much to do here!

Madison covers about 37 square miles and has a population of just under 20,000. It was named after President James Madison.

Good Streets/Flickr Madison, CT 06443, USA

You can tour one of the oldest buildings in Connecticut in Madison. The Deacon John Grave House was lived in by the same family for more than 300 years.

Deacon John Grave House The home contains extensive records of daily life in the Colonial Era. There are many educational events held here throughout the year, including re-enactments of what it was like to live in Colonial times. Find out more information about the Deacon John Grave House on the website. Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

Another great attraction in Madison is Meigs Point Nature Center. The nature center is an educational center and sanctuary for various local animals, most of which cannot be released due to injury.

Cameron Tylek/Google Maps Meigs Point is also home to 10 beautiful gardens filled with native plants. The center features tons of educational programs and seminars throughout the year. A calendar of events and more information can be found on the nature center’s website. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

The Blinnshed Loop Trail in Connecticut is a great place to get out and explore nature. It connects to the Neck River Trail in Cockaponset State Forest and the entire loop is just under six miles.

M A T T V/Alltrails Our friends at Alltrails have lots more information on this and other trails in Connecticut. Neck River Trail, Madison, CT 06443, USA

RJ Julia Booksellers is one of the best independent bookstores in Connecticut. The store features all kinds of fantastic staff suggestions to help you pick out what book to read next.

Derek Clark/Google Map With two floors of books, you could spend most of a whole day here without even hitting the other places on our list! RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

If you’re ready for a bite to eat, right behind RJ Julia Booksellers is a great little cafe called Rj Cafe and Bistro. There is a lovely little outdoor area where you can snack on the cafe’s tasty sandwiches.

RJ Cafe & Bistro/Facebook You can also pick up a delicious cupcake or coffee if you’re looking for something a little lighter. RJ Cafe & Bistro, 768 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

Probably the most well-known attraction in Madison is Hammonasset Beach. It features more than two miles of shoreline, making it the longest public beach in Connecticut.

slack12/Flickr There’s even a shell-covered portion of the beach that sings! Hammonasset Beach, Madison, CT 06443, USA

Have you been to Madison, Connecticut? Share your experiences with this lovely town in the comments!

There is no shortage of great day trips in Connecticut. From our beaches to our small towns, to our museums and wildlife refuges, you’ll never run out of things to explore in the Constitution State. One town in Connecticut that we love is Madison. This seaside place is stunning, and there’s so much to do here!

Good Streets/Flickr

Madison, CT 06443, USA

Deacon John Grave House

The home contains extensive records of daily life in the Colonial Era. There are many educational events held here throughout the year, including re-enactments of what it was like to live in Colonial times. Find out more information about the Deacon John Grave House on the website.

Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

Cameron Tylek/Google Maps

Meigs Point is also home to 10 beautiful gardens filled with native plants. The center features tons of educational programs and seminars throughout the year. A calendar of events and more information can be found on the nature center’s website.

Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

M A T T V/Alltrails

Our friends at Alltrails have lots more information on this and other trails in Connecticut.

Neck River Trail, Madison, CT 06443, USA

Derek Clark/Google Map

With two floors of books, you could spend most of a whole day here without even hitting the other places on our list!

RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

RJ Cafe & Bistro/Facebook

You can also pick up a delicious cupcake or coffee if you’re looking for something a little lighter.

RJ Cafe & Bistro, 768 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA

slack12/Flickr

There’s even a shell-covered portion of the beach that sings!

Hammonasset Beach, Madison, CT 06443, USA

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.

Address: Madison, CT 06443, USA