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.
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.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
State Street Shopping
During your visit to Madison, you can do some window-shopping at State Street Shopping. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.
Lake Mendota
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Mendota during your travels in Madison. Discover the area's sunsets and shops.
Activities
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
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The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Everything was great except the AC/Heating unit It was loud and blew right at the bed so I didn’t sleep well at all
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
Room was fantastic and staff and amenities were great
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Nice room and affordable.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
We come back to this place whenever we're in Madison. The rooms are very clean, spacious, amd comfortable, the staff is fantastic, and the breakfast is great. There's a nice bar/restaurant, too, for dinner.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Edgewater
Really nice rooms, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI
The rooms were clean, the staff were accommodating and kind. Very much appreciated that it’s animal friendly! Had a dog and cat without any issues. The breakfast felt well stocked and the area was clean.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
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.
Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
University Heights Historic District
Though University Heights Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House.
