Hotels near Lake Mendota

Willow Beach is located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from the center of Madison, why not stop by during your stay. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Vilas Park Beach, James Madison Beach, and Spring Harbor Beach.

You can catch an event at Nielsen Tennis Stadium, located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Madison. If you think Nielsen Tennis Stadium is cool, you also might like Camp Randall Stadium and Kohl Center, both located nearby.

Ready for an education in local botany? Allen Centennial Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Madison. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum and Olbrich Botanical Gardens, both nearby.

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Washburn Observatory, one of the family attractions located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Madison. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Washburn Observatory, you'll love University of Wisconsin Geology Museum and Allen Centennial Gardens, both a short walk away.

Travelers who enjoy the great outdoors might want to go to Lake Monona Shoreline Run, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Madison.

If you're interested in local religious buildings head to Shorewood Hills— home to First Unitarian Society Meeting House. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.