Monona Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Monona Bay
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.
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 Bay Hotel Deals
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Great location in Madison city center. Friendly staff!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Great experience! Will definitely return again!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI
Check in was fast.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Friendly staff Very clean
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
The pillows were amazing! The bed was okay! The breakfast was tasty and it wasn’t the same everyday. The people were friendly and helpful! The hot tub is huge and nice and hot! It helped melt away the winter aches. There are lots of good shops nearby. We had fun!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Edgewater
Room spotless, super hi quality interior and bedding. Room location was 1/8 a mile from front desk with multiple elevators. Third party booking always gets treated badly is my experience.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monona Bay
Greenbush
While Greenbush may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wisconsin Field House and Kohl Center.
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Chazen Museum of Art and Memorial Union Terrace.
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 Vilas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
Regent
When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
