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
Clean and comfortable. Staff was great.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Dee and Zachary continue to provide excellent service! Rooms are clean and location can’t be beat
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
Close location to UW hospital, breakfast had a lot of hot and cold options.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Room was clean. Breakfast is okay-ish although it says continental.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Love the pool there, always warm!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monona
Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like Yahara Place Park and The Sylvee.
Tenney-Lapham
While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.
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.
Emerson East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Emerson East and surrounding area, you can visit Barrymore Theatre and Governor's Mansion.
Bram's Addition
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bram's Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Alliant Energy Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.
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.
