12 Family-Favorite Wisconsin Destinations
Wisconsin's cities, lakes and rivers, and small towns draw families eager to explore the state's beaches, museums, wildlife parks and other kid-friendly attractions.
Southern Hills
The lush farm country south and west of Madison has a sprinkling of surprisingly hip small towns, such as Mineral Point, a historic mining town that has reinvented itself as a center for the arts. Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts in Mineral Point offers hands-on classes both for kids and adults (608/987-3292; shakeragalley.com).
Other family-friendly attractions in the area include Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark (pictured), where an hour-long tour provides fascinating, up-close looks at delicate crystal formations (608/437-3038; caveofthemounds.com), and Sugar River State Trail, a 24-mile recreation trail for bicycling and walking (608/527-2334; www.dnr.state.wi.us).
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