1. Bookworm Gardens
1415 CAMPUS DR., SHEBOYGAN | 920-287-7895
Watch your favorite stories come to life at this massive garden. All the decorations here are inspired by kid’s books, and the place is full of delightful nooks to explore. There’s the Hansel and Gretel cottage, the Magic School Bus, a Little House in the Big Woods pioneer village, a Winnie the Pooh teahouse and plenty more.
2. EAA Aviation Museum
3000 POBEREZNY RD., OSHKOSH | 920-426-4818
Check out fighters, bombers and other awesome historic planes here. At the KidVenture area, you can pilot your own radio-controlled airplane and even hop inside a flight simulator to experience what it would be like to soar through the sky in a real B-25 bomber.
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3. East Troy Railroad Museum
2002 CHURCH ST., EAST TROY | 262-642-3263
Take a trip around East Troy on a fancy old-fashioned electric train. The conductor will even let you up front to see how they drive it. Plus, it stops at The Elegant Farmer, where you can eat what some call the best apple pie in Wisconsin.
4. Hi-Way 18 Outdoor Theatre
W6423 HWY. 18, JEFFERSON | 920-674-6700
Drive-ins like Hi-Way 18 might be the most fun way to watch a movie ever invented. You stare up at the ginormous outdoor screen from inside the comfort of your car. You’ll want to get to Hi-Way 18 early – before the movie starts, there’s a fun playground where you can run around. And don’t forget to grab some snacks from the concession stand, too.
5. Riveredge Nature Center
4458 COUNTY HWY. Y, SAUKVILLE | 262-375-2715
Explore rivers, learn wilderness survival skills, hunt for treasure, spot wildlife and more at this nature sanctuary. Riveredge offers daylong outdoor adventures every summer, plus camps and special events, like candlelight hikes and guided tree-climbing sessions, throughout the year.
