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.
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.
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
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
The Edgewater
Beautiful hotel in a fabulous location
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison
Room wa clean but had a bad smell
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Very comfortable!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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 Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.
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.
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.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
University Heights Historic District
Though University Heights Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House.
