This Family Friendly Road Trip Through Wisconsin Leads To Whimsical Attractions, Themed Restaurants, And More
By Ben Jones|Published January 25, 2022
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
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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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.
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2. SafeHouse, Milwaukee
SafeHouse, 779 N Front St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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.
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.
4. Bobrowitz Sculpture Garden, Colgate
Bobrowitz Sculpture, N93w29174 Woodchuck Way, Colgate, WI 53017, USA
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.
5. Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc
Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc, WI 54220, USA
