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.
Door County
Five state parks and more than 250 miles of shoreline in Door County offer family outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking and sunbathing (plus exploring the area's lighthouses).
Kids can also steer a steamship at the Door County Maritime Museum (920/743-5958; dcmm.org); create a mosaic at Hands On Art Studio (888/868-9311; handsonartstudio.com); or catch a ferry with mom and dad to explore nearby Washington Island with its beaches, museums and farms (920/747-2179; washingtonislandchamber.com). Stop for a thick malt or fresh-brewed root beer at Wilson's Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor, an Ephraim institution since 1906 (920/854-2041; wilsonsicecream.com).
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