Family Staycation Ideas Around Milwaukee

Shila said:  Enjoy MLB at Miller Park. Prices vary per game & seat, but affordable single game tickets can be found on the website's "Dynamic Deals" page. Dynamic Deals highlight the best seats at the lowest prices. And with tickets starting at just $6, you can find incredible deals on tickets to some of the Brewers biggest matchups this season.

Tim Ponisciak said:  Marquette is a perennial bet to make the NCAA tournament each year and plays at the highest level of competition in college basketball. The team plays in the Big East Conference and plays its home games in the BMO Harris Bradley Center. They play their games in the same stadium as the NBA's Bucks, but are a more affordable alternative!

Follow the team on Facebook for updates!

Michelle Joy Blattner said:  Be sure to visit Fox River Park for a day your whole family will enjoy! This park features over 250 acres of beautiful land that houses many sights such as wildlife and gorgeous flowers!

Fox River Trail features 6 miles of a fun trail for parents and children alike, and ends at Frame Park where the children can enjoy their awesome playground! It is the best place for a family hike!

Lisa R said:  This staffed site is suitable for all levels. Cabins, group sites, RV hook ups and basic tent sites are available.

With extensive trails for hiking, horseback riding and skiing in winter, this alcohol free park has something for everyone year round. A large swimming beach with a seasonal concession stand draws families in the summer.

Amenities: Boating, fishing, swimming, ATM, showers

Cost: Prices/night range from $12 (for a standard tent site) to $60 for a cabin during peak season. Check Reserve America for details.

Tim Ponisciak said:  Don't forget there is another great college basketball option in Milwaukee besides Marquette! The Panthers play in the Horizon League and have made the NCAA tournament four times since 2000. The team plays at Panther Arena and is a great place to take your hoops loving kids.

Check the site for the upcoming schedule.

Tim Ponisciak said:  If you have a little one who can't get enough vehicles, spend a day at the Harley Davidson museum! There are a lot of great family fun activities. You can see the oldest Harley Davidson in existence, learn about engine mechanics through various interactive stations, check out a number of police motorcycles and create your own virtual chopper.

Visit the site for hours and to purchase tickets.

Shila said:  If you go to a ComedySportz show, you'll see one referee and two teams of players, one red and one blue-- competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match. Everything is made up totally on the spot. You can laugh with your mouth full, the waitstaff serves food & drinks before, after, & throughout the show. See the calendar for showtimes.

Best for families with older children. Certain shows are 16+.

Shila said:  Searching for an easy, fun & family-oriented campground experience? YMCA Family Camp is family time together in a peaceful, natural setting. You'll stay in cabins, & they'll cook your meals.  Join Camp Minikani & enjoy nights on the beautiful shores of Amy Belle Lake. 

They will also provide a variety of family-friendly activities that excite all ages. These activities are all supervised by the camp staff, and you can come and go as you please. Camp Minikani will do all the cooking, cleaning and planning, just bring your family & have fun!   

Tim Ponisciak said:  The Conservatory is a relaxing, tranquil place to visit, and will truly make you feel like you are in another part of the country with all of the beautiful flowers and plants on display. Each Dome is almost a half of a football field wide and seven stories tall. To make your children feel special, check out the Very Fairy Princess Day opportunity as well as the Ghosts Under Glass activity that takes place around Halloween each year!