Inhabited for over 300 years by the descendants of Deacon John Grave I. Evolved from a primitive two-room dwelling to a classic New England saltbox. 18th-century family used the house as a private residence;
Madison, CT Historic Homes558 open sites, concession, dumping station, bathrooms and showers (most sites)
Madison, CT BeachesLargest of Connecticut's shoreline parks. Two-mile beach, facilities for swimming, camping, picnicking, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, hiking and boating;
Madison, CT State ParksPeriod rooms with exhibits of china, dolls and toys, costumes and kitchenware, working looms and spinning wheels;
Madison, CT MuseumsFounded in 1832, with more than 185,000 objects dating from ancient Egypt to the present. Paintings by van Gogh, Manet, Monet...
Public shooting range, hosts state and national championships....
Over 50 varieties of roses, peak bloom June and July; annuals, perennials, and herbs. Garden in bloom Apr.-Oct....
Historic home (c.1818) with spacious rooms, set on 2.5 acres of rolling lawns and extensive gardens. Five rooms, private bath...
Over two miles of nature trails in 149-acre park with native fern and wildflower gardens, butterfly/hummingbird garden. Hikin...