Madison is a beautiful, historic Connecticut coastal town located approximately 15 miles east of New Haven and 35 miles south of Hartford. The town encompasses approximately 35 square miles and is accessible via 1-95, which provides easy access to the major cultural centers of New Haven and New York to the west and New London, Providence and Boston to the east.

Madison’s charming Main Street district is an excellent example of a thriving downtown. It is flanked by historic sites that date back to 1685 and features a multitude of restaurants, clothing and antique stores, a wonderful public library, a two-screen cinema featuring art films, specialty shops and a variety of other stores. A new Stop & Shop grocery store is conveniently located in town. Madison also boasts extensive public recreational facilities, as well as private golf and tennis clubs.

Madison is home to beautiful Hammonasset State Park, the largest of Connecticut’s state parks, with 923 acres of recreation area. The park includes two miles of beaches, swimming facilities, picnicking areas, salt-water fishing, scuba diving, boat launch areas, hiking trails, and campsites. There is also a nature center with educational facilities and interpretive programs.