Family Attractions in Wisconsin

When traveling to Wisconsin with your family, kids will be easily entertained by the countless family-friendly attractions in Wisconsin. For family fun, let Choice Hotels help you find the family attraction for your next adventure.

In Madison

Dane County Farmer's Market
Capitol Square
Madison, WI   53701
608-455-1999

Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays year-round, this outdoor produce and agricultural product market is a Madison tradition. Local growers and vendors, approximately 300 in total, sell produce, plants, bakery, flowers, honey, meat and cheese.

Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall Ave
Madison, WI   53715
608-266-4733

The Henry Vilas zoo is open year round from 9:30am to 5pm, with exciting special events and animals from around the world. Best of all, its free! In the summer months, be sure to visit the Children's petting zoo.

Madison Children's Museum
100 State St
Madison, WI   53703
608-256-6445

This is a hands-on museum for children of all ages, inspiring children to have fun learning! Inspiring lifetime learning through play and celebrating children's imaginations, these exhibits are a great way for families to have fun and spend quality time together.

In Milwaukee Area

Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI   53202
414-390-5437

Milwaukee's only museum for kids ages 10 and under, with hands-on exhibitions and interactive programs which promote healthy development. The museum encourages learning, the development of fundamental skills, self esteem, and the ability to work well with others.

Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI   53202
414-765-9966

Offers a variety of educational, cultural and environmental programs for visitors of all ages. Includes hands on exhibits, aquariums, theater and live performances. The Reiman Family Aquarium offers fresh and salt water fish as well as native fish live.

Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI   53226
414-771-5500

With more than 1,700 specimens, representing more than 350 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians, this is one of the finest zoological attractions in the country. View the animals and outdoor exhibits from the Sky Safari, a 35-foot-high sky ride. The zoo also features many attractions from tram rides and a children's petting zoo, to workshops, holiday celebrations and summer concerts.

Milwaukee Public Museum
800 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI   53233
888-468-0037

With an IMAX Theater, Planeterium, outstanding exhibitions and events, this is truly a "people's museum." Kids and adults alike will delight in the museum's 150,000 sq ft of exhibit space where they can visit Africa, Asia, Europe, the Arctic, South and Middle America, the Pacific Island and a Costa Rican rainforest - all under one roof. See the world's largest (known) dinosaur skull and a life-sized replica of T-Rex. In The Puelicher Butterfly Wing, you can walk amongst free-flying butterflies from around the world.

In Sheboygan

Above and Beyond Children's Museum
902 N 8th Street
Sheboygan, WI   53081

Over 10,000 sq ft of educational and hands-on learning exhibits! Enjoy Dr. DoLittle's Animal Clinic, where children 'become veterinarians' for a day, a 6-ft tall pin screen enabling visitors to leave an impression of their entire body, a tight rope walk, the Sky Crawl (the longest indoor suspended rope bridge in the nation), a tree house, and much more.

In Wisconsin Dells

Broadway Dinner Theater
564 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S
Wisconsin Dells, WI   53965
888-998-7469

Enjoy an all-American feast served to your table, while sharing entertainment that is fun for the whole family! This year-round, multi-million dollar dinner theater features 700 seats , and an exciting line up of Broadway caliber productions such as "The Wizard of Oz", dance troup performances and world-class instrumentalists.

Kalahari Resort Waterparks
1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI   53965
877-525-2427

America's largest indoor waterpark! Experience amazing slides, a lazy river, spas, activity pools, family raft rides, and much more.

Knuckleheads
150 Gasser Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI   53965
608-254-7332

For family entertainment, Knuckleheads has it all. With 24 lanes of bowling, electric Go-Karts, bumper cars, 3D theatre, arcade games, family thrill rides, and dining... there is something for everyone, and the whole family will be entertained for hours.

Noah's Ark Waterpark
1410 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI   53965
608-254-6351

Come join the fun at America's Largest Waterpark, with 70 acres, 40 waterslides, including New-Black Anaconda-"America's Longest Watercoaster", 2 wave pools, 2 endless rivers, 4 kiddie water play areas, Flash Flood, 18 hole mini-golf, restaurants, shopping, arcades, and much more.

Riverview Park and Waterworld
700 Us Highway 12
Wisconsin Dells, WI   53965
608-254-2608

Plunge down 160 ft of slides in a 2-person raft on our Hurricane, ride down thrilling slides, find the largest selection of go carts & amusement rides and experience a waterworld of activities. Catch a wave in our ocean wave pool, or just relax in our tube run. Experience the Galaxy rollercoaster or shift into high gear at Grand Prix racing. Special kids night ticket available.

Timbavati Wildlife Park/Storybook Gardens
1500 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI   53965
608-253-2391

Here you'll enjoy close encounters with animals including a giraffe, zebra and kangaroo, and scenes from your favorite children's stories that come to life!

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