Monona Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Our pick of the best Monona Hotel Deals
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
Great stay,
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG
Comfy bed, spotless room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
Room was spotless! Staff was friendly and went above and beyond.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
They have one of the most comfortable beds and pillows I've ever felt. They are on my top 3 best sleeps.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Clean and super close to airport! Great indoor pool area.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
The breakfast food that was supposed to be hot was not hot, it was cold. The pool area was clean and appeared to be well-kept but the water was a little bit cold.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monona
Waunona
While Waunona isn't home to many top sights, Alliant Energy Center and Capitol Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.
Eastmorland
Though Eastmorland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre.
Schenk Atwood
While visiting Schenk Atwood, you might make a stop by sights like Barrymore Theatre and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Tenney-Lapham
While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.
Worthington Park
When in Worthington Park, you can plan a visit to Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
