Waunona 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.

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
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The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Staff was super helpful with me navigating the snowstorm. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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
In order to use the wifi you must use the option at the bottom of the sign in web page where you enter an access code. Then you will be fully connected to the Internet. If things mess up then go to settings, under apps find your browser & clear all cache & storage then reopen your browser to get ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

The Edgewater
The room was amazing and the view was even more breathtaking than we could even imagine. We really didn’t need to have much help with anything because we were self sufficient already so we didn’t bother asking anyone. The view was breathtaking (I think I already said that…).
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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
Friendly staff, clean rooms, really enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waunona

Monona
Visitors to Monona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Aldo Leopold Nature Center is worth a stop.

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.

Burr Oaks
While Burr Oaks isn't home to many top sights, Alliant Energy Center and Henry Vilas Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.

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.

