Madison is an hour east of Tallahassee and 15 miles south of the Florida-Georgia state line, Madison brims small-town charm, drawing visitors with a picturesque downtown full of historic buildings and unbeatable river and spring adventures just beyond the city.

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With a population of fewer than 3,000 people, Madison is the county seat of Madison County and home to the Treasures of Madison County museum, a quarterly local market, the Four Freedoms Trail, and independent eateries including O’Neal’s Country Buffet and Grumpy’s Diner on Main.

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Named the top swimming hole in the country by USA Today, the crystal-clear freshwater spring at Madison Blue Spring State Park, 10 miles east of the city of Madison, is a must-see for both casual swimmers and cave divers. Situated off the banks of the Withlacoochee River North, the dazzling blue spring is surrounded by lush forest and measures 25 feet deep and 82 feet wide with a shallow spring run and access to more than 26,000 feet of underwater passages that draw divers from around the world. Paddlers can also explore the scenic 28-mile Withlacoochee North Paddling Trail, which can be accessed from the state park.

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More family-friendly aquatic adventures can be found at Ragans Water Zone, part of Ragans Family Campground, which features a 60-foot water slide, zero-entry swimming pool, and quarter-mile lazy river. At Suwannee River State Park in nearby Live Oak, 25 minutes east of Madison, visitors can fish, camp, hike, bike, and paddle the Withlacoochee and Suwannee rivers.

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Plan your trip at Visit Madison FL.

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Grocery Stores, Shopping, and Restaurants:

• Grocery Stores: Aldi, Bob & Jim's Fresh Market, Foo Lots, Clover Farm Grocery, and TWG's Shack

• Shopping: Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply, Bealls, Citi Trends, & many more. (Walmart Supercenter in Live Oak)

• Restaurants: Oneal's Country Buffet, Grumpys Diner on Main, Rancho Grande Mexican Grill, & many more.

• Fast/Casual: Burger King, Wendys, McDonalds, Subway, Waffle House, China House, & many more.

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Hospitals:

• Madison County Memorial Hospital  Located in Madison

• HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency  30 Minutes East of Madison in Live Oak

• HCA Florida Lake City Hospital  55 Minutes East of Madison in Lake City

• Lake City VA Medical Center  55 Minutes East of Madison in Lake City

• SGMC Health - Valdosta Main   40 Minutes North of Madison in Valdosta, GA.

• Tallahassee Memorial Hospital  1 Hour West of Madison in Tallahassee

 

College and Universities:

• ​North Florida College  Located in Madison

• RIVEROAK Technical College  30 Minutes East of Madison located in Live Oak

• Florida Gateway College  55 Minutes East of Madison in Lake City

• Florida State University  1 Hour West of Madison in Tallahassee

• Florida A&M University  1 Hour West of Madison in Tallahassee

 

Nearest Major Cities:

• Valdosta, Georgia  40 Minutes North of Madison

• Tallahassee, Florida  1 Hour West of Madison

• Jacksonville, Florida  2 Hours East of Madison

• Orlando, Florida  3 Hours South of Madison

• Atlanta, Georgia  4 Hours North of Madison

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Nearest Airports:

• Valdosta Regional Airport  40 Minutes North of Madison

• Tallahassee International Airport  1 Hour West of Madison

• Jacksonville International Airport  2 Hours West of Madison

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Outdoor Adventures:

• Madison Blue Spring State Park

• Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground

• Suwannee River State Park

• Withlacoochee River North

• Twin Rivers State Forest

• Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

• Florida National Scenic Trail  Hiking

 

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