Get a jump-start on learning before school starts with a family trip to Wisconsin. The Badger State offers family travelers exciting educational activities and attractions to enjoy outside of the classroom.
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Agritourism
The state’s agritourism industry offers visitors hands-on learning opportunities. The Food and Farm Exploration Center hosts a variety of experiences including planting a garden. Learn about sustainable farming practices and biodiversity in agriculture. The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center features interactive exhibits including a harvesting simulator, kinetic sand demonstration table and virtual tour of a modern dairy farm. Wegmueller Farm invites visitors to milk cows, feed pigs, and participate in farm tours and workshops. Experience a cranberry harvest firsthand at Wetherby Cranberries. The farm hosts Harvest Days open to the public, rain or shine.
Nature Exploration
Enjoy hiking, camping, wildlife spotting and kayaking at locations throughout the state, including Devil’s Lake State Park, Peninsula State Park, Apostle Islands and Kickapoo River.
© Food and Farm Exploration Center
Museums
Wisconsin’s museums offer something for everyone. For art lovers, check out Milwaukee Art Museum and Racine Art Museum. Wisconsin Maritime Museum highlights the state’s maritime history. Madison Children’s Museum is the perfect place for kids to explore through hands-on exhibits, programs and more. Check out the quirky National Mustard Museum to learn more about the popular condiment. Though not technically a museum, the Wisconsin State Capitol building hosts free daily tours for the public.
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