Photo courtesy of Cave of the Mounds
Grab a snack and hop in the car – these destinations are worth the trip.
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1. Old World Wisconsin
W372 S9727 HWY. 67, EAGLE | 262-594-6301
A visit here is like stepping into a time machine. See what life was like for the first immigrants to come to Wisconsin hundreds of years ago. Visit the farm animals, try on wooden shoes and fancy, old-fashioned clothes, sip soda water, help the blacksmith forge metal and don’t forget to take a ride on the giant tricycles.
2. Circus World
550 WATER ST., BARABOO | 608-356 8341
Have you ever seen a poodle doing tricks? What about a human cannonball? Circus World is the place to go for wacky big-top adventures, from animal acts to captivating clowns. The museum has seven buildings full of exhibits and colorful costumes, and the performers put on high-flying shows the entire summer.
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3. History Museum at the Castle
330 E. COLLEGE AVE., APPLETON | 920-735-9370
Have you heard of Harry Houdini? He was one of the world’s greatest magicians, and he was from right here in Wisconsin. This museum (which looks like a giant castle!) is a tribute to Houdini, who was best known for escape tricks. Most fun of all, you can try out some of his tricks yourself at the interactive displays, including a jail escape.
4. Cave of the Mounds
2975 CAVE OF THE MOUNDS RD; BLUE MOUNDS | 608-437-3038
Head deep underground at this awesome, monumental cave. Forty feet under the earth, you’ll find colorful walls and stalactites
and stalagmites that look like melting frosting, dangling fangs and rippling coral.
5. Bay Beach Amusement Park
1313 BAY BEACH RD., GREEN BAY | 920-448-3365
Ride the Ferris wheel, fly down the giant slide, spin on the Tilt-A-Whirl, or zoom on the Zippin’ Pippin’ roller coaster. This Green Bay amusement park has both thrilling and tame rides – and your parents will love the super-low prices. During the summer, it hosts dances, movie screenings and more.
6. Above and Beyond Children’s Museum
902 N. EIGHTH ST., SHEBOYGAN | 920-458-4263
You can spot this Sheboygan museum from far off – it has a ship sticking out of the building and a whale painted on the side. Inside, you’ll find interactive exhibits, including a pipe organ you can make music with and netted tunnels that criss-cross the ceiling so you can sneak above everyone!