By Jill Leviticus
The Best Family Resorts in Wisconsin
Wisconsin, home to the Mississippi River, two Great Lakes, forests, caverns, wildlife preserves and waterfalls, offers an abundance of recreational activities no matter what the season. Over 20 family
resorts are located in the state, making Wisconsin a prime destination for action-packed family reunions or quiet retreats located far from the bustle of city life.
Eagle Waters Resort
Your family will have ample room to spread out in one of the cabins, condominiums or lodge units at the Eagle Waters resort. Located in North Wisconsin on the Eagle River lake chain, the resort offers such outdoor activities as tennis, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Swimming is available in the lake or in the resort's heated pool. You'll also find a restaurant, game room, playground, boat docks, fire rings and a fish cleaning house at the resort.
Eagle Waters Resort
3958 Eagle Waters Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(800) 892-8377
Chula Vista Resort
A water park and a recently redesigned 18-hole golf course attract families to Chula Vista Resort, located in the Wisconsin Dells. A lazy river, interactive water area and a variety of slides and water activities can be found at the Lost Rios Indoor Water Park, which also offers a snack bar. Elsewhere in the resort, you'll find a spa, restaurants, arcade, miniature golf and gift stores. Guests will feel as if they're in the wild west, on a safari or in outer space when staying in the resort's themed suites. Also offered are standard guest rooms, villas and Jacuzzi suites.
Chula Vista Resort
Highway 13 North
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(800) 388-4782
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, located mid-way between Milwaukee and Chicago, offers a variety of summer and winter activities for the entire family. During the summer, guests enjoy two championship golf courses, outdoor tennis courts, horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Winter activities include skiing, indoor tennis courts, snowboarding and sleigh rides. An indoor/outdoor water park is available year-round and features two water slides, a lazy river, activity pools and three whirlpool spas. Guestrooms and suites feature flat-screen televisions, granite top vanities and balconies or patios with views of the lake, golf or courtyard.
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Highways 50 East and 12
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(888) 392-8006
Osthoff Resort
Located on Elkhart Lake in southeastern Wisconsin, Osthoff Resort appeals to families who enjoy outdoor summer activities. The resort offers lake swimming, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, 2 restaurants, a lounge, sauna, fitness center, picnic and bonfire areas, a playground and volleyball courts. Rentals of paddle boats, kayaks, hydro-bikes, canoes, and fishing and pontoon boats are provided during the summer. The resort's Pleasures Activities Program is offered just for kids and features crafts, basic cooking and outdoor activities.
Osthoff Resort
101 Osthoff Avenue
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(800) 876-3399
Polynesian Water Park Resort
Kids 10 and under stay free at the Polynesian Water Park Resort, a Hawaiian-themed resort that features an indoor/outdoor water park. The water park area includes slides, a lazy river, whirlpools, a sauna, an interactive pirate ship, waterfalls, a Tiki bar and the Kiki Kids Play Area. The resort also offers a restaurant, fitness center, game center and gift shop. Six types of rooms and suites are offered, some featuring hot tubs.
Polynesian Water Park Resort
857 North Frontage Road
Wisconsin Dell, WI 53965
(800) 272-5642
About the Author:
Jill Leviticus has been a writer for 20 years. She writes business, health and travel articles for several online publications and worked as a writer for a hospital and a nonprofit research foundation. Leviticus has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Lock Haven University and works as a public relations writer.
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