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.
Camp Randall Stadium
Catch an event at Camp Randall Stadium during your trip to 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.
East Towne Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at East Towne Mall during your trip to Madison. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Wisconsin State Capitol
After visiting Wisconsin State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
Activities
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Monona Hotel Deals
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
I stayed at country Inn for a conferences I had at the capital. I opted to have breakfast at the hotel everyday as I personally liked it better than what was offered at my conferences. It's about a 10-15 min drive to capital depending on congestion. The staff was very accomodating and cheerful. They ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG
Clean room, desk clerks helpful and friendly. Breakfast was the usual choices but it felt like a fast food place. I would stay again but go out for a leisurely breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
The room was clean. Hotel was quiet. Great location. Breakfast was good/decent. We were there for just one night, and spent just sleep time & breakfast there, but, for our purposes - it was terrific. Price was great, service, staff, location, etc. were all more than expected! I would recommend. (We ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Cons…Had flowers delivered that never made it to our room. The jacuzzi had rust or some other debris come out of the unit. Pros- Friendly staff, bartender, breakfast was good as was the view to capital.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Room was very clean but there was a loud, non-stop noise in the room all night that never stopped. the bed was also top hard for me.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI
Overall the stay was great! We had a problem with the parking lot being full when we got back on Saturday night, but they helped us figure something out. Room was clean and cozy.
Reviewed on 1 May 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.
Emerson East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Emerson East and surrounding area, you can visit Barrymore Theatre and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
