Monona Travel Guide
Madison
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.
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.
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.
Memorial Union Terrace
You can enjoy the entertainment at Memorial Union Terrace during your travels to Madison. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Monona
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
Easy check in and rooms were clean...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
Suite,service,cleanliness was great
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG
Really clean room, exceptionally nice staff, quiet hotel. My mild complaints were the beds were too soft (but this is a personal preference) and the lighting in the room was not bedtime friendly (I had to get out of bed to turn off the lights).
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Spotless and comfy
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
Nice place to stay with the family.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monona
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.
Monona Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Monona Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kohl Center and State Street Shopping.
