Travel Wisconsin: Family friendly travel

Make memories this winter break by planning a family-friendly Wisconsin getaway. Discover destinations and seasonal activities that’ll wow both kids and adults. Here’s to sharing smiles and laughs with family.

Zoom down the hill with the help of the Wisconsin Snow Report

Plan a tubing adventure this winter break for ear-to-ear smiles with the kids. Check out the Wisconsin Snow Report for the latest updates on which tubing hills are open. The Snow Report is an interactive map that tracks conditions for a variety of winter sports.

Click the downhill skiing and snowboarding page to quickly find ski hills offering tubing and learn about the conditions, amenities and more. Most ski hills make their own snow, so even if it doesn’t look like winter outside your window, you can still find wintertime fun.

Trains, tinsel and traditions on a trip to southeast Wisconsin

Head to southeast Wisconsin soon for festive fun at limited-time experiences.Old World Wisconsin hosts Home for the Holidays. The event on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, transforms the living-history village into a nostalgic celebration of days gone by.

Enjoy a 19th century Santa’s workshop, horsedrawn wagon rides, hands-on crafts, traditional Yuletide characters, festive food and brews and a larger-than-life straw goat! Pair the experience with a ride on a Christmas train.

The East Troy Electric Railroad runs magical rides to see Santa on December 13, 14, 20 and 21. You’ll depart the train station in East Troy and head to Santa’s workshop, aka The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago, where the kids will meet the man himself.

An activity-filled getaway in the Fox Cities (Outagamie County)

Discover all sorts of kid-friendly fun on a trip to the Fox Cities.Start with a visit to the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve. The urban oasis features 3.5 miles of stroller-friendly trails and boardwalks. Be sure to visit The Wild Space — a popular, treehouse-style play space that educates about nature in fun ways.

Inspire more creativity and learning at the Building for Kids Children’s Museum. The museum in downtown Appleton is a wonderland of exploration that welcomes 140,000 visitors a year. Climb through the cab of a locally made Pierce fire truck. Get hands on with guided activities in the art studio. Learn about the Menominee Tribe’s language and culture through an interactive exhibit.

Finish your trip in a glowing baseball stadium illuminated by over a million lights.The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers unveiled a new holiday light display this year that’s ideal for families. Experience this festive celebration through January 3.

Warm up during a waterpark adventure throughout Wisconsin

Seek out kid-approved fun at one of the many waterparks found across the state. The Wisconsin Dells is where the indoor waterpark was pioneered and is now known as The Waterpark Capital of the World. Cherish family moments at parks like Kalahari, Wilderness Resort and Mt. Olympus.

In Sheboygan, discover more water-based adventures at Blue Harbor Resort’s waterpark. Breaker Bay Waterpark is a warm, indoor oasis with features for kids of all ages, including a surf simulator.

Travel to Eau Clarie for splash-tastic fun at the Chaos Indoor Water Park. The park is located inside Metropolis Resort and features water slides, a lazy river, activity pool, hot tub and an aquatic playground. Keep the fun going at the resort’s arcade and trampoline park.

Start your winter getaway at TravelWisconsin.com.