Embrace Wellness Tourism with Flexercise in Madison, GA
Who says being active has to mean high intensity? Getaway to charming Madison, Georgia, where self-care and fun are easily intertwined. Discover what low-impact flexercise activities await in this historic, small town.
Melt Your Cares Away with Gentle Yoga or Simple Stretches
Before a day exploring unique attractions, start your wellness retreat off right with a drop-in yoga or barre class at Uptown Athletic Club to release tension while stretching and strengthening your body.
Have your own mat? Bring it to one of Madison’s many parks and put on your favorite yoga class on YouTube for a private outdoor flow.
Walk in Nature
Explore Hard Labor Creek State Park’s 2.5 miles of hiking trails passing streams and ponds in Georgia’s second largest state park. Prefer paved roads? Get your steps in along Madison’s tree-lined streets with the free, self-guided walking tour of the Madison Historic District. Bring your dog too, and don’t forget the leash!
Refuel & Recharge
Need a post-flexercise snack and chance to chill? Just two miles outside of the Park, stop by Rutledge’s town square to enjoy a fresh, deli-style sandwich at The Caboose. Or cool down with a honey mint limeade refreshment that’s truly “Mint to Bee” next door at Harvest and Honey. Led by a a mother-daughter duo passionate about using local ingredients, this small eatery, café and shop serves up healthy favorites like the Farmhouse Salad and Everything Avo Toast.
Looking for a refreshing treat while back in Madison? Savor a loaded tea or meal-replacement shake from Madison Square Nutrition or head over to Farmview Market to enjoy a meal off the Chef’s Farm Table or healthy menu items like the local garden salad topped with grilled Springer Mountain chicken or the quinoa bowl stuffed with fresh veggies. For a delightful indulgence, don’t miss the in-house Ice Cream Shop, featuring ice cream crafted with creamline milk from Farmview’s very-own Rock House Creamery. With a growing restaurant scene, Madison has plenty of options from which to choose.
Rejuvenate at a Spa
For the ultimate indulgence in self-care, treat yourself to a rejuvenating experience at one of Madison’s premier day spas. Just Breathe Day Spa offers a variety of therapeutic massages, including their popular Hot Stone Massage for deeper relaxation with gentle pressure. They also provide facial treatments, body scrubs, waxing, and more to pamper your senses and enhance your wellbeing. Another local favorite is Pure Bliss Spa and Shop, offering a range of spa treatments aimed at helping guests de-stress and focus on wellbeing as well as a shop full of fabulous gifts for the mind, body & soul.
Madison also boasts several beauty shops catering to hair and nail care. To view the full listing of local beauty offerings, visit the Spa & Beauty section of our shop page.
Show Off Your Dance Moves
Let the rhythm recharge you with a lively outdoor concert. Dance the night away at Summer Nights, a free event series held select Thursdays in June and July at Madison Town Park. If you’re feeling funky, don’t miss Funk on the Lawn in June featuring The Original Splitz Band at Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. Keep the groove going at the high-energy Firefly Festival in July.
Just down the road, the “small but special” town of Rutledge hosts its own Summer Concert Series on Friday nights in Rutledge Town Park, where locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy live music in a laid-back, small-town setting.
Check out our full calendar of events to see everything that is happening in Madison and Morgan County during your trip.
Do a Lazy Workout in Bed
Whether you want to include some hip bridges and leg lifts or gentle stretching for a lazy workout in bed, find the right spot at one of our comfy and cozy bed and breakfasts, like Farmhouse Inn (pictured above). Want to take your stretch a little farther? Step outside and explore the Inn’s miles of wooded trails through its very own Hundred Acre Wood. A breezy morning walk here is the perfect way to move your body, clear your mind, and connect with nature – all before breakfast.
Embrace self-care and delight in all the fun Madison, Georgia, has to offer when you choose your own adventure and flexercise at your own pace.