Family Vacations in Wisconsin

1. Bay Shore Inn - 2 hours 20 minutes from Milwaukee

Bay Shore Inn is a historic property located next to Sturgeon Bay offering suites with a view of the water.

Guests can take a stroll on the beautifully landscaped grounds or get out and explore Door County, often called the Cape Cod of the Midwest.

The inn offers vacation packages for every season that can be booked in advance of arrival. The inn’s staff is always ready with a recommendation of local dining, festivals and outdoor activities in Sturgeon Bay to help guests get the most out of their trip to Door County.

4205 Bay Shore Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-9704, 920-743-4551

2. Lakewoods Resort - 6 hours from Milwaukee

Lakewoods Resort, located on the 3,400-acre scenic Lake Namakagon, is the perfect base for exploring the majestic Wisconsin Northwoods.

With a variety of accommodations such as cozy rooms in a lodge, luxurious apartments overlooking the lake, spacious golf villas on the fairways of Forest Ridges Golf Course or charming or rustic private homes, you will find what you need.

Between the lake and the surrounding 850,000 acre Chequamegon National Forest, the area has activities throughout the year.

You can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, golfing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, tennis, volleyball or sitting on the banks of the lake with a book or camera. The choice is up to you, so relax and enjoy.

21540 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821, 715-794-2561

3. Osthoff Resort - 1 hour from Milwaukee

Osthoff Resort is an elegant, luxurious Old World resort that has been entertaining discerning guest since 1886, when the rich and famous from Chicago, St. Louis and Milwaukee used to come by train for some summer fun.

Today, Osthoff Resort offers luxury suites with the latest contemporary amenities, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, spa, world class cuisine, tennis, volleyball, mini golf and even a paintball court.

Enjoy sailing or paddling on the magnificent cool lake, relax on the fine sandy beach or hit the surrounding trails of the nearby Kettle Moraine State Forest.

After a long day of activities, you can relax in your spacious suite with a fully equipped kitchen, luxury bath, fireplace or balcony, before heading out for a gourmet meal by the lake, on the resort deck or in one of the elegant dining rooms.

101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020, 855-671-6870

4. Cliffside Resort - 2 hours from Milwaukee

Sitting on top of a sandstone cliff overlooking beautiful Lake Delton in Wisconsin Dells, Cliffside Resort offers a perfect combination of charm, comfort and modern amenities for the whole family. Luxury suites and guest rooms feature fridges, microwaves, cable TVs, wifi, luxury bathrooms and beautiful views of the lake or the forest.

Enjoy endless fun in the pool, catch some fish in the lake, go for a boat ride or roast some marshmallows on the bonfire in front of the hotel in the evening. Kids will love the 60 foot water slide, a floating bear or all the fun in that the adjacent game room has to offer. For more entertainment, head across the lake for the famous Tommy Bartlett Exploratory and other Wisconsin Dells attractions.

351 Canyon Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, 608-254-8521

5. Lake Delavan Resort - 1 hour from Milwaukee

Located on the scenic banks of Lake Delavan, Lake Delavan Resort is a modern, comfortable, family-friendly resort with 58 roomy suites with one or two bedrooms and baths. All suites have fully equipped kitchens, nice living and dining areas, pull-out sofas for additional sleeping, a romantic fireplace and beautiful views from a private patio or balcony.

Guests enjoy free wifi, cable TV and indoor and outdoor pool. The hotel’s luxurious Cloud Nine Spa offers some very special pampering and all kinds of massages to take your stress away. Lake Delavan is a great place to fish, so try your hand at catching some bass or pike, or just take a nice paddling trip around the lake with a loved one. Let the kids splash on the sandy lake banks or take them hiking in the surrounding forest to spend some of that youthful energy.

1505 S Shore Dr, Delavan, WI 53115

6. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva

Regardless of the season, the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is waiting to delight the whole family with a veritable smorgasbord of vacation activities. To begin with, there are two exciting golf courses for you to play – unlimited golf packages are available for avid golfers. Other warm-weather activities include horseback riding, cycling, having fun in the Timber Ridge indoor water park, relaxing around the outdoor pool or going on a scooter tour. In winter the emphasis changes to snow sports – the rolling hills are ideal for families and you can all enjoy skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating and much more. Parents can enjoy relaxing at the spa and there are several options for on-site dining.

Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, 262 248 8811

7. Pitlik’s Beach Resort - 4 hours 10 minutes

Surrounded by acres of dense forests of Norway pine, oak, birch and maple, on the shore of the lovely Sand Lake, just a short drive from Eagle River, Pitlik’s Beach Resort is the place to escape from it all, in style. While all around you is wild nature, your accommodations in the rustic, but very comfortable cabins, is first class; no roughing it at Pitlik’s.

Cabins range in size and views, but all have private bathrooms, kitchens with all you need for a meal and some have screen porches. Head out for some great fishing on the Sand Lake, explore the forests on horseback or bike, take a slow hike through the untamed nature or, in the winter, go cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. When you come back from your exploration, come to the main Lodge for a warm meal at Rena’s Place or if you’re in the mood for a great cocktails or a brew, Joe’s Taproom has you covered.

4833 Sand Beach Dr, Eagle River, WI 54521, 715-479-4955

8. Warrens Lodging - 2 hours 40 minutes

Whether you are coming to Warrens for the world's biggest cranberry festival or treating the kids with a trip to the famous Jellystone Camp-Resort, make sure to treat yourself with the cozy, upscale accommodations at WWarrens Lodging, a campground like no other. Log-style Villas have original décor and floor plans with amenities such as cable TVs, fireplaces, luxury bathrooms, high ceilings, full kitchens and some even have garden tubs.

Kids will love all the Jellystone activities, from waterparks, pools and mini golf to themed activities and campfires. If you want to learn more about Wisconsin’s most important fruit, visit Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center. For a nice meal, just stroll through Warrens and you will find some great options.

1500 Jellystone Park Drive, Warrens, WI 54666, Phone: (608) 378-3406

9. The American Club

The American Club is a 5-star, 5-diamond luxury resort in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Housed in a brick tudor-style inn in the charming village of Koehler, the lodge contains gorgeously decorated luxury rooms with many amenities such as soft down comforters, complimentary bathrobes and slippers as well as free morning coffee and afternoon tea.

With nine separate restaurants, fine dining is always on the menu at the American Club. Guests can also relax at the 5-star Koehler Waters Spa, test their skills on one of the property’s four championship golf courses or explore the 800 acres of woodland property at the River Wildlife Wilderness Preserve.

419 Highland Dr, Kohler, WI 53044, 800-344-2838