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.
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
Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Madison Must-See and Must-Eat Locations with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Monona Hotel Deals
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
Clean. Easy highway access. Lots of restaurants close
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG
Alyssa at the front desk was very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
The property was very clean and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
I have stayed at the Concourse in the past and loved it. Unfortunately, this time the room was not up to standard. It had a musty odor. It didn’t have all the usual amenities in the bathroom, and the windows were not triple glazed, so street noise was pronounced.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
everything was perfect. the restaurant within the hotel had great quality. the room was clean. the staff were great. i was impressed that they had free laundry machine and dryer for guests to use.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Very nice
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monona
Waunona
While Waunona isn't home to many top sights, Alliant Energy Center and Aldo Leopold Nature Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like Yahara Place Park and The Sylvee.
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.
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.
