The Hunger Games’ woods were filmed in Madison County
 The woods outside District 12 are beautifully represented in The Hunger Games movie and were filmed on property here in Madison County. Film crews and stars of the movie found the same serenity and escape that Katniss and Gale did when they hunted on the other side of the fence. For information on this and other movies filmed in Madison County, go to our Popular Culture page of the website: http://www.visitmadisoncounty.com/movies-filmed-in-madison-county-north-carolina/
100 Ways to “Play with Us”
Featured in the May 11, 2011 and again in the May 2, 2012, “Make Madison Memories” insert of the News Record and Sentinel, we have developed a list of 100 ways to spend your time in Madison County. Located in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina with the scenic French Broad River running through it, Madison County offers countless ways to enjoy the experience of visiting our area. Whether your interest is in the outdoors, visual or performing arts, traditional music, history, architecture, or agri-tourism, we have something that will make your visit a memorable one. This list is a starting point for 12 Ways to Appreciate Local Music, 19 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors, 11 Ways to Celebrate at a Festival, 5 Ways to Explore Country Roads, 14 Ways to Discover the History of the County, 8 Ways to Find a Place to Relax, 6 Ways to Experience the Visual Art Scene, 5 Ways to Learn Something New, 13 Ways to Study Historic Buildings and Places, and 5 Ways to Visit Agri-Tourism Sites. Browse through the website or stop in at The Madison County Visitor Center when you come to visit our area.
This Blue Ridge gem in Western North Carolina just 20 minutes from Asheville is home to over 55,000 acres of National Forest providing a majestic backdrop to the world’s third oldest river—our mighty French Broad. Our timeless tradition of musical history which is known worldwide will accompany you as you share the majesty of nature and the rural abundance of our small town heritage. Plan to visit us–one of the nineteen Madison Counties in the United States.
We offer outdoor sports for all enthusiasts whether a rafting trip suits your fancy, a cycling adventure along our country roads or a good horseback ride. Better yet—experience our natural hot springs, one of only two east of the Mississippi.
Come and you’ll see. Life in Madison County is the way life should be…. easy living with a song in the air.
