General's Quarters Guidebook
Shopping
This shop is so cute. Cara curates for creative things for your soul. come paint canvas or pottery or check out the store portion. She loves meeting new people.
Little Golden Fox
602 W Main StThis shop is so cute. Cara curates for creative things for your soul. come paint canvas or pottery or check out the store portion. She loves meeting new people.
plan to spend some time here. Awesome toys, gifts and even baby stuff.
6 locals recommend
McWhiggins Wonder Emporium
220 W Main Stplan to spend some time here. Awesome toys, gifts and even baby stuff.
Fun women's clothing store. Dresses and casual wear. Sizes up to 3X. Friendly store and a must visit.
Betty Jeffries
129 E Main StFun women's clothing store. Dresses and casual wear. Sizes up to 3X. Friendly store and a must visit.
Blush On Main
113 W Main StFancier women's boutique. On trend and great selection.
Fine Threads
232 E Main StWomen's and Children's specialty shop. Great selection.
Fountain Alley BodyCare
318 W Main StHertz Shoe Store
124 E Main StThe best shoes. Great clearance rack too.
Olde Tyme Marketplace
801 W Main StGold-N-Treasures
222 E Main StRiverwest Antique Mall
1029 W 2nd StFood Scene
The only place to eat on the river. Great bar food in relaxing environment. Note that you will walk down (and up) a long steep ramp. Live music some evenings.
8 locals recommend
Rivercrest Lighthouse Marina Restaurant and Lounge
375 W Vaughn DrThe only place to eat on the river. Great bar food in relaxing environment. Note that you will walk down (and up) a long steep ramp. Live music some evenings.
Great live music. Tater tots are awesome and tacos. Bar with all the drinks you would need.
20 locals recommend
Off Broadway Tap Room
218 E Main StGreat live music. Tater tots are awesome and tacos. Bar with all the drinks you would need.
Fancier dinning, yet causal. Great food. We usually sit in the back by the bar.
16 locals recommend
RED ON MAIN
122 E Main StFancier dinning, yet causal. Great food. We usually sit in the back by the bar.
Shipley's Tavern
322 West StBurgers, fried pickles, beer, great drinks and friendly staff.
The Red Pepperoni
842 W Main StBest pizza ever!!
Cocoa Safari Chocolates
118 W Main StMade in-house. Yum!!
Gallery 115
115 E Main StArt and cafe
Hinkle's Sandwich Shop
204 W Main StDowntowner
104 E Main StMy favorite spot for chicken salad.
Thomas Family Winery
208 E 2nd StAttic Coffee Mill Cafe
631 W Main StBreakfast sandwiches and great coffee and lunch
The Red Roaster Coffee & Eatery
100 W Main StCrafted Coffee
329 W Main StHighly recommend. Favorite menu items include:
Rock n Roll Shrimp
Wings
Cocktails
Cesar Salad
Burgers
Mad Love Eat & Drink
Highly recommend. Favorite menu items include:
Rock n Roll Shrimp
Wings
Cocktails
Cesar Salad
Burgers
Sightseeing
Excellent park. Hiking, camp ground, restaurant, nature center, waterfalls and views for miles.
48 locals recommend
Clifty Falls
Green RoadExcellent park. Hiking, camp ground, restaurant, nature center, waterfalls and views for miles.
Top notch place for live music. Check their website or fb page for the schedule and tickets.
No food, but does have a bar.
9 locals recommend
Red Bicycle Hall
125 E Main StTop notch place for live music. Check their website or fb page for the schedule and tickets.
No food, but does have a bar.
Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge
1661 W Jpg Niblo RdMadison Riverfront Dog Park
501 W Vaughn DrHatcher Hill Trail
1804 Hatcher Hill RdHeritage Trail of Madison
Heritage Trail of MadisonMilton-Madison Bridge
U.S. 421Charles L. Shrewsbury House
301 W 1st StJust steps from QG. Call to book a visit.
Dr. William Daviess Hutchings Office and Museum
120 W 3rd StSchroeder Saddletree Factory Museum
106 Milton StJefferson County Historical Society
615 W 1st StRailroad Station
601 W 1st StLanier Mansion State Historic Site
601 W 1st StCozy Acres Golf Complex
1530 N Old State Rd 62Sunrise Golf Course
2136 Michigan RdClifty Golf Range
3323 IN-56Traveler advice
Getting around
General's Quarters is within walking distance of everything.
Once you arrive you'll be able to easily walk to Main St, local brewery, park, historical sights, and the river front. You can rent a golf cart, but many visitors have found it easy to walk to get around. There is also plenty of parking should you choose to drive.
Customs and culture
Madison is a slower pace with friendly people.
The reason we fell in love with Madison is because of the people. The midwest hospitality is real here. The slower pace and friendly people will make your trip even better. Be prepared to smile and say hello!
Traveling with kids
Madison is kid-friendly
The best park is located just a 1-2 minute walk from General's Quarters. It is new and has soft flooring, swings, and a ship jungle gym. Located next to it is ChillBillie's - a good way to bribe the kids to leave. There is also Bicentennial park right next to GQ which includes a large open space for running and playing.