Popular places to visit
Henry Vilas Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Henry Vilas Zoo home during your vacation in Madison? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Vilas Park
Why not meet the animals who call Vilas Park home during your vacation in Madison? Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around University of Wisconsin-Madison, a top college 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 with a visit to Capitol Square. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at 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. Savor the area's restaurants and bars.
Things to do
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
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The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
The pillows were amazing! The bed was okay! The breakfast was tasty and it wasn’t the same everyday. The people were friendly and helpful! The hot tub is huge and nice and hot! It helped melt away the winter aches. There are lots of good shops nearby. We had fun!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Great amenities and really friendly staff.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI
Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Exceptionally clean room. Very nice bathroom amenities. Really happy with our stay.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Great room and location. Great price too.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
The Edgewater
Room was clean and the stsff very accommodating.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Vilas
Greenbush
While Greenbush might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wisconsin Field House and Kohl Center.
Dudgeon Monroe
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dudgeon Monroe and surrounding area, you can visit Henry Vilas Zoo and Dane County Farmers Market.
Monona Bay
Monona Bay might not have many top sights, but Kohl Center and Chazen Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Regent
Regent might not have many top sights, but Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Campus Area
If you're spending some time in Campus Area, Chazen Museum of Art and Memorial Union Terrace are top sights worth seeing.
Bay Creek
Though Bay Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.