Monona Travel Guide
Madison
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Monona
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
The AC was loud. The ice machine was loud. The pop machine was loud.You could hear them from your room.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
It's the little things that count. Besides all of the usual items mentions, friendly staff, clean, free parking, I was impressed that they shades on the windows kept the room completely dark, no noise from heating and air conditioning and the toilet were the best flushing I've experience in a ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG
Staff was super nice, room was very clean and felt fancy!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
This was our third stay here, and our first time not up on the governor's executive club level. Our room was very clean and comfortable with a gorgeous Capitol view. Your staff is very friendly and the location is perfect. We will be back!!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
The place was very clean, good breakfast and staff was polite. The beds were a bit hard, but overall the place was very nice.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Moxy Madison Downtown
Great location!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monona
Waunona
While Waunona isn't home to many top sights, Alliant Energy Center and Aldo Leopold Nature Center 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.
