Fun and adventure is just a short drive away when you’re in the Dairy State. Wisconsin is home to a ton of attractions that are entertaining for kids of all ages and here’s a road trip that will take you to some destinations that can’t be beat. Load up your family and grab the car keys – here’s a family-friendly road trip through Wisconsin like no other. See an interactive route map here.
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Google Maps This route will take a little over three hours to drive and will cover about 160 miles. Plan on a whole day to take in all the spots.
- Choo-Choo Charlies Shriner Diner, Kenosha
Facebook / Choo-Choo Charlie’s Shriner Diner We’ll start this road trip in a Kenosha restaurant that’s like no other. Choo-Choo Charlies Shriner Diner is a railroad-themed restaurant that delights kids of all ages. You’ll find it at the at the Kenosha Metra Station. Choo-Choo Charlies Shriner Diner, 5414 13th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA
- SafeHouse, Milwaukee
Facebook / SafeHouse What’s the password? That’s a question to ponder as you visit this Milwaukee spy-themed eatery and bar that’s been around since 1966. Your mission at this hidden world of espionage and cheese curds: have a great time. SafeHouse, 779 N Front St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
- Bronze Fonz, Milwaukee
Visit Milwaukee 1950s Milwaukee was the setting for the sitcom the Happy Days and Milwaukee will always be home to the Fonz. A statue of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli , played by Henry Winkler, stands proudly in the heart of the city. Bronze Fonz by Gerald P. Sawyer, N Riverwalk Way, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
- Bobrowitz Sculpture Garden, Colgate
Facebook / Spectacular Sculpture; artist paul bobrowitz This six-acre sculpture garden on Woodchuck Way is a quirky wonderland worth seeking out. Bobrowitz Sculpture Garden is a world of metal animals and monsters that’s open to visitors every day. Bobrowitz Sculpture, N93w29174 Woodchuck Way, Colgate, WI 53017, USA
- Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc
Facebook/Wisconsin Maritime Museum A real World War II submarine is anchored permanently in Manitowoc. It’s just one of the amazing things you’ll find at Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, WI 54220, USA
Once you’ve taking in this family-friendly road trip through Wisconsin, here are some Dairy State winter attractions that are fun for all ages.
Google Maps
This route will take a little over three hours to drive and will cover about 160 miles. Plan on a whole day to take in all the spots.
Facebook / Choo-Choo Charlie’s Shriner Diner
We’ll start this road trip in a Kenosha restaurant that’s like no other. Choo-Choo Charlies Shriner Diner is a railroad-themed restaurant that delights kids of all ages. You’ll find it at the at the Kenosha Metra Station.
Choo-Choo Charlies Shriner Diner, 5414 13th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA
Facebook / SafeHouse
What’s the password? That’s a question to ponder as you visit this Milwaukee spy-themed eatery and bar that’s been around since 1966. Your mission at this hidden world of espionage and cheese curds: have a great time.
SafeHouse, 779 N Front St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Visit Milwaukee
1950s Milwaukee was the setting for the sitcom the Happy Days and Milwaukee will always be home to the Fonz. A statue of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli , played by Henry Winkler, stands proudly in the heart of the city.
Bronze Fonz by Gerald P. Sawyer, N Riverwalk Way, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Facebook / Spectacular Sculpture; artist paul bobrowitz
This six-acre sculpture garden on Woodchuck Way is a quirky wonderland worth seeking out. Bobrowitz Sculpture Garden is a world of metal animals and monsters that’s open to visitors every day.
Bobrowitz Sculpture, N93w29174 Woodchuck Way, Colgate, WI 53017, USA
Facebook/Wisconsin Maritime Museum
A real World War II submarine is anchored permanently in Manitowoc. It’s just one of the amazing things you’ll find at Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, WI 54220, USA
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