Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

00:52

3.29km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

If you want an unbeatable view of the Capitol building dome — not to mention the rest of Madison — it's well worth tying up your bike and popping up to this rooftop terrace on the convention building.

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1.39 km

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Highlight • Monument

Monona Terrace is a large convention center on Lake Monona. There is a mulit-use path that takes you along the lake and through the grounds of the convention center.

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1.43 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Highlight • Viewpoint

This place provides one of the best views in the area of Lake Monona. It's a perfect spot for a break, offering plenty of seating with tables and umbrellas to …

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2.84 km

Wisconsin State Capitol

Highlight • Monument

The State Capitol building is the home to both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Office of the Governor. The building was constructed in 1917 and is the tallest building in Madison.

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3.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

730 m

< 100 m