Lake Mendota Tours

Photo by Jenna Stokes
Photo by Jenna Stokes
Photo by Heather Moreno
Photo by Heather Moreno
Lake Mendota is a lovely place to escape from the bustle of everyday life. Check if any water activities are on offer here, or simply soak up the peaceful ambiance.

This body of water is located in Madison, a destination that has plenty of things going for it! University of Wisconsin-Madison, Camp Randall Stadium, and Henry Vilas Zoo are other interesting sightseeing opportunities not far away when you're done at Lake Mendota.

Plan a trip to see Lake Mendota

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Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

4 out of 5
Downtown Madison
Price was $508, price is now $378 per person
$378
per person
Jan 2 - Jan 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Houston (IAH) to Madison (MSN)
17.2/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Check-in was nice and easy. Bar had a wide variety of cocktails and friendly staff. Breakfast was amazing at Audrey‘s.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Madison Marriott South

Madison Marriott South

3.5 out of 5
Price was $609, price is now $441 per person
$441
per person
Jan 13 - Jan 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Houston (IAH) to Madison (MSN)
18/10 Exceptional! (524 reviews)
Great location along the lake and trails

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Christmas Mountain Campground

Christmas Mountain Campground

3 out of 5
Price was $715, price is now $540 per person
$540
per person
Feb 12 - Feb 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Madison (MSN)
18/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Very clean facilities. Very clean cabins. Top notch !

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Reviews of Lake Mendota

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
226
5 - Excellent 66%
4 - Good
108
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Did not go here, but misclicked and can't undo it! lol

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Memorial Union Terrace

You can enjoy the entertainment at Memorial Union Terrace during your travels to Madison. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Memorial Union Terrace
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Tenney Park

After visiting Tenney Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Tenney Park
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State Street Shopping

During your visit to Madison, you can do some window-shopping at State Street Shopping. Savor the area's restaurants and bars.

State Street Shopping

Governor's Mansion

Learn about the local history of Madison when you take a trip to Governor's Mansion. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Governor's Mansion

James Madison Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at James Madison Beach during your trip to Madison?

James Madison Beach

Lake Monona Shoreline Run

You can take time to visit Lake Monona Shoreline Run during your travels to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Lake Monona Shoreline Run

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