Best places in Monona, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places in Monona

Discover the best places in Monona, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1K places in the village.

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Madison Axe Throwing

Recreation center

5.00 (839 reviews) (~2.09 km from centre)

Rutabaga Paddlesports

Sporting goods store

Family-owned business featuring boats, clothing & other paddlesports & outdoor gear.

4.90 (861 reviews) (~4.93 km from centre)

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Botanical garden

16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion.

4.80 (4.1K reviews) (~3.38 km from centre)

Memorial Union

Educational institution

👍👍 It is a really nice lakefront place. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. They had several places to buy really good ice cream, brats snack food and beer. The outdoor lighting makes the terrace beautiful at night. My grandkids loved the place, especially the ice cream.

4.80 (3K reviews) (~5.58 km from centre)

Overture Center for the Arts

Event venue

Modern performing-arts & education center with several spaces hosting a variety of shows & musicals.

4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~4.6 km from centre)

Reptile Rapture

Reptile store

👍👍 Beyond happy and in love with my adult blue tongue skink I received from reptile rapture, he was shipped well and arrived in 12 hours despite being shipped across the country. He arrived healthy and was never aggressive towards us and settled in very fast he started eating the day after arriving and...

4.80 (1K reviews) (~1.58 km from centre)

Greenbush Bakery

Donut shop

Family-owned kosher bakery since 1996 with late hours & lots of inventive donut flavors & fillings.

$ $$$

4.80 (992 reviews) (~6.23 km from centre)

Henry Vilas Zoo

Zoo

Offering free entry, this zoo features animals from around the world, plus gifts, food & treats.

4.70 (8.6K reviews) (~6.18 km from centre)

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Arboretum

1,200 acres of varied habitats including prairies, forests & wetlands plus trails & nature classes.

4.90 (398 reviews) (~7.65 km from centre)

Vilas (Henry) Park

Park

Charming park on the banks of Lake Wingra featuring a sandy beach, playgrounds, trails & a zoo.

4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~6.17 km from centre)

Olbrich Park

Park

Large lakeside park with a full range of athletic & recreational facilities for all seasons.

4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~2.89 km from centre)

Camp Randall Stadium

Stadium

Sports stadium hosting the University of Wisconsin Badgers football games & other large events.

4.70 (3K reviews) (~6.45 km from centre)

Bloom Bake Shop

Bakery

This bright bakeshop with homey accents offers housemade cupcakes, donuts & biscuit sandwiches.

$$ $$

4.80 (647 reviews) (~6.75 km from centre)

Kohl Center

Arena

Modern, on-campus sports facility for Badgers collegiate basketball & hockey games.

4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~5.18 km from centre)

Madison Children's Museum

Children's museum

3 floors of interactive & educational exhibits designed for kids 12 & under plus a cafe.

4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~4.41 km from centre)

The Sylvee

Live music venue

👍👍 Drove in all the way from the Chicago suburbs to see Milky Chance. The Sylvee was an awesome venue- we were able to park on the street for free, which is something we're not used to! The venue is very easy to drive to, plenty of places to eat before the concert (we went to FEAST, really good), and...

4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)

RED

Sushi restaurant

Sleek eatery serving creative sushi rolls & grilled Japanese fare in modern environs.

$$$ $

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~4.52 km from centre)

The Globe

Asian restaurant

👍👍 I LOVE this place! I first discovered it in OCT 2019 while traveling to Madison for work. I live in Las Vegas. I eat here, multiple times per work trip. The food is delicious, the owner is awesome, and service is always great. I don’t like traveling for work, but I look forward to coming to Madison...

$$ $$

4.80 (570 reviews) (~4.79 km from centre)

La Taguara

Venezuelan restaurant

Unfussy counter serve offering traditional Venezuelan & Latin American meat & seafood dishes.

$ $$$

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~5.86 km from centre)

Sardine

Bistro

Hip bistro with creative French fare & a lively bar in a former warehouse with Lake Monona views.

$$$ $

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~3.63 km from centre)

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