Explore the best family-friendly day trips from Milwaukee! Discover fun and exciting destinations perfect for kids and parents alike, just a short drive away.
What a treasure this is. Bookworm Gardens, a sprawling greenspace based entirely on children’s literature, offers free admission and hours of whimsical fun to area families. Located just off the highway in Sheboygan, it is well worth the 50 minute drive from Milwaukee. It’s one of our favorite day trips from our list: 100 Best Day Trips From...Read More
Nestled just a short drive from the bustling streets of Milwaukee, Holy Hill stands as a serene escape, drawing over half a million visitors annually from corners far and wide. The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, with its stunning neo-Romanesque architecture dating back to 1926, is a place of worship and a beacon...Read More
There’s nothing like a living history museum that will bring the past alive for kids (and adults!).Old World Wisconsin is southeast Wisconsin’s largest open-air history museum, and it’s definitely worth the scenic 45 minute drive from Milwaukee. The 19th century structures you’ll find here are original buildings from throughout Wisconsin that were carefully dismantled and...Read More
If you’re on the hunt for a unique day trip close to Milwaukee, I’ve got the perfect spot that’s bound to be a hit with your kids. Shalom Wildlife Zoo (also known as the Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary) is a working farm that is also a licensed zoo. Located in the picturesque woods of West Bend,...Read More
Our guest blogger, Dawn Klausmeier, is a Certified Child Life Specialist and owner of doseofplay.com. Dose of Play shares resources to support children facing illness, injury, and death of a loved one. Using skills and experience as a child life specialist and mother of two, the mission behind Dose of Play is to continue to...Read More
Okay, people. Just being real for a second.Being a parent – a good parent – is just downright difficult sometimes. The tasks seem to never end. And right when I think I’m done for the day, someone’s out of bed again, or I realize there’s a load of laundry waiting for me. I feel so...Read More
