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.
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 Hotel Deals
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
Facilities were clean and well maintained.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
Great value. Breakfast was solid.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG
Very clean. Breakfast was ok, limited selection no meat option.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around Monona
Waunona
While Waunona isn't home to many top sights, Alliant Energy Center and Capitol Square 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.
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.
Worthington Park
When in Worthington Park, you can plan a visit to Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
