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Bay Beach Wildlife Emporium

Green Bay

Bay Beach Wildlife EmporiumThe Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful 700-acre urban wildlife refuge. We are one of the largest Wildlife Rehabilitation Sites in Wisconsin. We are also Green Bay's largest city park. The Sanctuary is open to the public year 'round with no admission fee. We have..

Story Book Gardens

Wisconsin Dells

Story Book GardensWelcome To Timbavati Wildlife Park at Storybook Gardens located in the beautiful Wisconsin Dells Area. Experience an up close and personal encounter with a variety of animals guaranteed to give you memories for a lifetime.

Pecks Wildwood Wildlife Park

Minocqua

Pecks Wildwood Wildlife ParkLooking for an unforgettable family adventure? Visit the one and only northwoods zoo. Everyone from tots and teens to couples and seniors, WILDWOOD WILDLIFE PARK guarantees the best entertainment value by all there is to see and do. Come see why generations of families..

Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation

Hayward

Wilderness Walk Zoo and RecreationThis 35 acre animal farm and recreation center has farm animals, a picnic area, wild animals, a maze, playground and walks. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Wisconsin.

Historic Point Basse

Nekoosa

Historic Point BasseWelcome to Historic Point Basse. Point Basse is the French term for "low point" or "shallows." For thousands of years, the Native Americans had a trail that ran east and west across the state from Lake Poygan to Black River Falls. They chose Point Basse as the point at..

Discovery World

Milwaukee

Discovery WorldPrepare for an awesome journey that will take you through technical wonders, mystical and innovative exhibits, and natural splendor. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Wisconsin.

Barlow Planeterium

Menasha

Barlow PlaneteriumThe Barlow Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley opened to the public on March 20, 1998. This is a world-class facility for 3-D excitement, giant full-color special effects and crystal-clear, five-channel, 10,000 watt THX surround sound.

Paper Discovery Center

Appleton

Paper Discovery CenterExceptional exhibits for children, families, and seasoned veterans of the paper industry alike! From historical photos of people, buildings, and machines to samples of pulp and paper, there's lots to touch, smell, and examine. Exhibits provide a passageway for you to..

Riverview Park and Waterworld

Wisconsin Dell

Riverview Park and WaterworldWelcome to Riverview Park and Waterworld -- a Wisconsin Dells Vacation destination since 1968! Riverview Park features wet and dry rides in the summer: water parks, jumping pillow, Ferris wheel, go-carts, night pass and so much more. Situated on more than 35 acres,..

Mount Olympus Water and Theme Park

Wisconsin Dells

Mount Olympus Water and Theme ParkHere at Mt. Olympus in Wisconsin Dells you will find 37 steep and slippery slides, 6 hair-raising roller coasters and 8 curve-hugging go-kart tracks, all sitting on 156 acres of adventure. Mt. Olympus is more than just another waterpark it's the biggest water and theme..

Noah's Ark Waterpark

Wisconsin Dells

Noah's Ark Waterpark Noah\'s Ark boasts America\'s Longest Watercoaster, \"Black Anaconda\", The Worlds Largest Bowl Ride \"Time Warp\" and the ONLY 4D Dive-In Theater in the world, featuring the SpongeBob SquarePantsÃ¢Â 4D Movie. Noah\'s Ark features, 49 waterslides, 2 huge wave pools, 2..

Rainbow Falls Family Fun Park

Plover

Rainbow Falls Family Fun Park This waterpark is fun for all the family.With a wave pool,Water slides and a lazy river its great fun all round. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Wisconsin.

Northwoods Children's Museum

Eagle River

Northwoods Children's Museum The museum enriches lives and strengthens families. It provides hands-on exhibits and programs that make learning fun. As a community resource,the Museum encourages a life-long love of learning.

Door County Maritime Museum at Gills Rock

Sturgeon Bay

Door County Maritime Museum at Gills RockWhen in the northern part of the Door Peninsula, be sure to visit the Door County Maritime Museum at Gills Rock. The newly remodeled facility features the fishing tug Hope built in 1930 by Sturgeon Bay Boat Works (currently Great Lakes Yacht Works). Visitors can board the..

The Fairfield Contemporary Art Museum

Sturgeon Bay

The Fairfield Contemporary Art Museum The Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art occupies a landmark 1907 building in the historic center of Sturgeon Bay, WI. It houses a permanent collection of over 200 works of art as well as continually changing exhibits.

Oshkosh Public Museum

Oshkosh

Oshkosh Public Museum We invite you to discover the museum\'s many innovative and exciting exhibits. Visitors to the museum can hear the haunting sounds of a Norwegian Hardanger fiddle. They can marvel at the intricate 1926 scale model of The World\'s Largest Lumber Co. Kids of all ages will..

Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology

Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and TechnologyWelcome to CFMIT! We interpret a rich, varied history of manufacturing and processing that began here in the 1840's and continues today. As we relate the story of industry, we teach about the area and its people.

Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum

Sparta

Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike MuseumThe Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bike Museum, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing an understanding and encouraging an interest and appreciation in the career of Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton, History of Bicycling, Wisconsin Astronauts, and aviation in Monroe County.The Children's..

Circus World Museum

Baraboo

Circus World MuseumThe museum's collection of circus artifacts is perhaps the largest in the world. It includes over 210 original wagons and vehicles once used by American, English and Irish circuses. It houses an exceptional collection of circus ads and posters. Over 9,500 multi-colored..

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Manitowoc

Wisconsin Maritime Museum Welcome to a great place to learn, play and explore the rich maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers visitors a unique place to spend hours learning about the sailors,..

Childrens Museum of La Crosse

La Crosse

Childrens Museum of La CrosseThe Children's Museum of La Crosse offers hands-on learning and fun for children ages 1 to 12 years and their adult companions via three floors of exhibits and related programming. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Wisconsin.

National Railroad Museum

Green Bay

National Railroad Museum At the National Railroad Museum we strive to introduce visitors to a chapter in national history that brought wealth and modernity to millions of Americans. Learning about the history of rail allows us to connect the political, cultural and economic influences that built..

Chippewa Valley Museum

Eau Claire

Chippewa Valley Museumthe exciting and intertwining stories of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley is to visit the nationally recognized Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Eau Claire. We offer award-winning exhibits, beautifully preserved historic structures on the grounds, fun activities, a working..

Railroad Memories Museum

Spooner

Railroad Memories MuseumTHE RAILROAD MEMORIES MUSEUM is housed in the former Chicago & Northwestern Railway depot and has been transformed into a museum packed with artifacts and memorabilia of railroad history and is staffed by retired railroaders and volunteers. There are twelve rooms to..

Fox Cities Childrens Museum

Appleton

Fox Cities Childrens MuseumThe museum has many hands on exhibits that children can enjoy in subjects such as: science,the arts and cultures.

The History Museum

Appleton

The History Museum The History Museum gathers, interprets, and disseminates information related to the life and career of Harry Houdini who claimed Appleton, Wisconsin as his home-town. The A.K.A. Houdini exhibit lets you experience some of Harry Houdini's tricks of the trade through..

Action Territory Family Fun Park

Kenosha

Action Territory Family Fun ParkAmerica's Action Territory is one of the Midwest's finest outdoor family entertainment complexes! With 11 acres and a multitude of activities for all ages, this affordable family fun park is second to none! We have everything you need to satisfy even the most..

Tommy Bartlett Exploratory

Wisconsin Dells

Tommy Bartlett ExploratoryInspire your imagination and unlock the secrets to a universe of fun! With over 150 hands-on activities, this interactive science center will have you guessing, thinking and exploring the world of science, space and technology!

Kastle Park Family Fun Centre

Green Bay

Kastle Park Family Fun CentreGreat family fun is what we are all about! We have something for every one, ranging from our go-karts and 1/4 mile twisting curving track, mega min-golf and bumper boats, to our batting cages and paintball target range. There's nothing like our go-kart track anywhere in..

Little Amerricka

Marshall

Little AmerrickaLittle Amerricka is an old fashioned, family owned Amusement Park, where young and old alike can enjoy an entire afternoon of affordable classic family fun! All of us here at Little Amerricka pride ourselves in the restoration, preservation, and continued operation of..

White Pines Family Fun Center

Rhinelander

White Pines Family Fun CenterThis small family fun center has a go-kart track, game arcade,an eighteen hole miniature golf course with a small snack shop. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Wisconsin.

Skate City Family Fun Center

Wisonsin Rapids

Skate City Family Fun CenterA trip to Skate City is sure to please. Join us during one of our public skating sessions. We also have many special events including All Night Skates, Early Release Skates, Out of School Skates and Live Radio Broadcast Skates. Be sure to check out all the great features..

Bay Beach Amusement Park

Green Bay

Bay Beach Amusement ParkA fun family amusement park with inexpensive rides. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Wisconsin.

Glacier Trails Rides

Shell Lake

Glacier Trails RidesWe are a farm family who has a love for horses and showing others the joy of a relaxing trail ride. The trail ride business was started by daughter Katie in 2004 and is being run this summer by Doug, with Katie filling in where she's able.Our goal is to provide a safe and..

Laserquest

Appleton

LaserquestLaser Quest combines the classic games of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Donning the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, the game is played in a large, multi-level arena featuring specialty lighting, swirling fog and heart-pounding music...

M and M Ranch Horse Riding

Sparta

M and M Ranch Horse RidingMount up and take a leisurely tour of the ranch by horseback. Our wranglers will guide you along the way. Our trail rides are about 1/2hour, 1hr and 1 1/2 long; traveling over bridges, winding through the hardwood forest, crossing open meadows, and winding along the creeks..

Lumberjack Steam Train

Laona

Lumberjack Steam TrainMake Plans for An Old Fashioned Steam Train Trip Take the whole family on a trip back in time this vacation with a ride on a vintage steam train. Head for Laona and climb aboard the famed Lumberjack Steam Train for a journey into the late 1800's. Sit in a rare cupola..

East Troy Electric Railroad

East Troy

East Troy Electric RailroadThe East Troy Electric Railroad runs from East Troy to Mukwonago in southeast Wisconsin. Regular weekend service begins May 10th and continues every weekend and holiday through October 26th. Weekday trains run from June 18th through August 29th on Wednesdays, Thursdays and..

North Lakeland Discovery Center

Manitowish Waters

North Lakeland Discovery Center The North Lakeland Discovery Center is a community-based environmental learning center dedicated to exploring, preserving, and enhancing the Lakeland area's natural, cultural, and historic resources. The Center is located on a 66-acre site in the heart of northern..

Woodland Dunes Nature Center

Two Rivers

Woodland Dunes Nature Center Woodland Dunes is an oasis of marshland, swamps, sandy fields and meadows and wooded ridges between Manitowoc and Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Woodland Dunes is located in a "tension zone" between two distinct areas of natural growth. Both northern and southern species of..

Saint Croix

Saint Croix Falls

Saint CroixSt. Croix and Namekagon Rivers offer 252 miles of clean water gliding past a lush green landscape, with glimpses of a human presence. Choose to canoe and camp amid the northwoods, or boat and fish surrounded by wooded bluffs and historic towns. This river corridor provides..

Apostle Islands

Bayfield

Apostle IslandsAlong windswept beaches and cliffs, visitors experience where water meets land and sky, culture meets culture, and past meets present. The 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland host a unique blend of cultural and natural resources. Lighthouses shine over Lake Superior and..

Ice Age Scenic Trail

Madison

Ice Age Scenic TrailA mere 15,000 years ago during the Ice Age, much of North America lay under a huge glacier. Mammoths, saber tooth cats and cave lions roamed the earth! Some of the best evidence of this glacier is found in Wisconsin such as the state's many lakes, river valleys, gently..

Schmeeckle Reserve

Stevens Point

Schmeeckle Reserve Schmeeckle Reserve is an ideal place for hiking, jogging, biking, canoeing, fishing, wildlife watching, or just relaxing. With over 5 miles of trails and boardwalks, a pristine 24-acre lake, a diversity of wildlife species, and a full-service visitor center and gift shop,..

Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary

West Bend

Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary Take a 'buck buggie' ride and see elk, deer,buffalo and other wildlife. Lots of fun for the whole family!

Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame

Green Bay

Green Bay Packer Hall of FameRelive the most exciting moments in Packers and football history at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Pure Packers adrenaline fills this 25,000-square-foot area where you can see, touch and feel over 80 years of riveting history. There are nearly 80 exhibits including..

Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center

Warrens

Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery CenterWelcome to the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center's Web site! We're glad you stopped by and hope you brought your curiosity about cranberries and the Wisconsin cranberry industry. With our new location, the historic Union Cranberry Warehouse in downtown Warrens, come..

House on the Rock

Spring Green

House on the RockThe House on the Rock is the grand vision of Alex Jordan, who believed that sights and sounds were the most effective means of stimulating the senses. He wanted guests to question his creation, to come to their own conclusions and to turn his world of dreams into their..

Cana Island Lighthouse

Sturgeon Bay

Cana Island LighthouseWalk across the rock causeway from the Door County mainland to the island. Step inside the keeper's house where, beginning in 1869, the first of a number of lighthouse keepers tended to the light which guided sailors and protected them from the dangerous shoals extending..

Extreme World

Wisconsin Dells

Extreme WorldWelcome to Extreme World in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Located in the heart of Wisconsin Dells, Extreme World is the largest extreme sports park of it's kind in the Midwest.

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