Monona Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Monona Bay
Popular places to visit
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Enjoy the student vibe around University of Wisconsin-Madison, a top university in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Camp Randall Stadium
Catch an event at Camp Randall Stadium during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Wisconsin State Capitol
After visiting Wisconsin State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Capitol Square
You can find out about the history of Madison when you stop by Capitol Square. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
East Towne Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at East Towne Mall during your trip to Madison. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Henry Vilas Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Henry Vilas Zoo home during your travels in Madison? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
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The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
We have stayed here many times and are NEVER disappointed with the service or onsite dining.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
Nice place, a little run down, full car parking spaces
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
Room was great
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI
Friendly and attentive
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Very clean
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Moxy Madison Downtown
Go to stay when visiting the Sylvie for shows. Perfect location and stay.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monona Bay
Greenbush
While Greenbush may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wisconsin Field House and Kohl Center.
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.
Downtown Madison
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.
Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Dane County Farmers Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
Burr Oaks
While Burr Oaks isn't home to many top sights, Alliant Energy Center and Henry Vilas Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
