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 room, great night staff
Reviewed on 9 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
avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG
Nice staff, check in was great and the room was clean. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 9 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
I enjoyed the hot tub, free breakfast, 24/7 coffee & tea. The room was clean and quiet. Extra pillows and blankets. Fridge & micro were a plus.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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 The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.
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.
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.
