This Igloo Dining Experience in Wisconsin Gives Family Dining a Winter Twist

When the pandemic hit in 2020, outdoor dining became a worldwide sensation and the trend hasn’t really slowed down. In fact, despite the cold temperatures of winter, destinations like Wisconsin have found a creative way to give family travelers a chance to discover their incredible cuisines through outdoor dining with an igloo experience that is as unique as it is fun.

Wisconsin has some great foodie towns full of restaurants that truly showcase the state’s flavors, food traditions and local harvests. And the popular heated domes are a fun way to get the kids excited about eating out by giving them a chance to feel like the family is sitting inside their very own snow globe. These clear plastic domes are heated and cozy, giving the family an intimate experience. Find these igloos across great culinary cities like Madison and Milwaukee.

In the state capital of Madison, where kids will love Henry Vilas Zoo, you can also introduce them to some local history at the State Capitol Building. Visit foodie hot spots like Robinia Courtyard, where outdoor dining is the norm year-round, and you can choose between three separate eateries: Jardin, Madison Tap and Black Locust Café, so there is bound to be a choice that will suit the whole family.

In Milwaukee, where the local food scene represents a melting pot of cultures that call the city home, you can head to hot spots like Cafe Benelux, where you can enjoy a European-inspired menu and atmosphere from breakfast through dinner, including late-night snacks. This range gives the family plenty of time to fit outdoor winter dining in around visits to local family-friendly attractions like Discovery World Science Museum and Betty Brinn Children’s Museum.