Hotel at a Glance: The James Madison Inn

The James Madison Inn has only been around since 2007, but it looks like an elaborate antebellum mansion. That’s because many of the furnishings, from the heart-pine flooring to the mantel, have been repurposed from 19th-century buildings. The decor and hospitality are so memorable that the inn has been featured in Southern Living, the New York Times, and Condé Nast Traveler.

• Guest rooms feature custom-made period furnishings and complimentary WiFi access. Each one is named for a home in Madison’s historic district.
• Take a spa day: Indulge in a seaweed body wrap and himalayan salt scrub at the onsite spa.
• Start the day right with a complimentary continental breakfast that includes quiches, fresh fruit and waffles, and coffee from a local roaster.
• Stay fit: The inn features an exercise room, so you don’t have to skip your workout routine.
• Recent recognition: TripAdvisor’s 2014 Certificate of Excellence

Madison, Georgia: Antebellum Architecture and Small-Town Charm

Travel Holiday magazine named Madison the No. 1 small town in America in 2001, and Budget Travel magazine ranked it among the world’s most picturesque villages in 2012. If you’re seeing the town for the first time, you’ll want to tour the Antebellum Trail, which is dotted with mansions that date back to the Civil War era. Horse-drawn-carriage tours are also available if you want to take a romantic ride with your sweetie. Downtown, you can get a feel for the area’s history and culture at antique shops and galleries run by local artists. Close out your evening with Southern barbecue at a local restaurant.

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