Save This For Later
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
Wisconsin is packed with family-friendly places to stay, from splash-happy water park resorts to cozy cabins and cool boutique hotels. Whether you’re planning a weekend in Milwaukee, a trip to the Wisconsin Dells, or a getaway in the Northwoods, this guide pulls together our best recommendations for where to stay in Wisconsin with kids in every season.
Below, you’ll find our top articles grouped by region and type of stay, so you can easily find the right fit for your family.
Milwaukee & Nearby
If you’re visiting Milwaukee — or you live here and want a quick family staycation — these hotels deliver fun for all ages.
- Coolest Places to Stay in Milwaukee → From artsy boutique hotels to historic icons, here are our picks for the most memorable stays in the city.
- 5 Best Downtown Milwaukee Hotels with Indoor Pools → Splash time without leaving the building. These hotels are kid-approved and parent-friendly.
Water Park Resorts & Hotels
Wisconsin is the water park capital of the Midwest, and these resorts prove it. Perfect for year-round fun, they combine comfy lodging with epic indoor and outdoor slides.
- Best Indoor Water Parks in Wisconsin → A statewide roundup of the biggest and best indoor splash zones.
- Best Wisconsin Hotels with Indoor Water Parks → Hotels that make water fun part of the package.
- 5 Best Wisconsin Dells Hotels with Indoor Water Parks (2025) → Where to stay in the Dells for non-stop aquatic adventure.
- 10 Best Campgrounds with Water Parks in Wisconsin (2025) → Sleep under the stars and wake up to waterslides.
Unique & One-of-a-Kind Stays
Why stay somewhere ordinary when you can make your lodging part of the adventure? Wisconsin has plenty of one-of-a-kind options, from retro motels to luxury cabins.
- Most Unique Places to Stay in Wisconsin → Treehouses, yurts, themed suites, historic inns, and more.
- Many of these unique stays include cabins — perfect for a cozy getaway that still feels like an adventure.
Camping & Outdoor Getaways
If your family loves fresh air and starry nights, you’ll find plenty of camping options across Wisconsin.
- Family Camping in Wisconsin: What’s New for Summer 2025 → The latest upgrades and new spots for the season.
- 10 Best Campgrounds with Water Parks in Wisconsin (2025) → For campers who like their nature with a side of waterslides.
How to Use This Guide
This post is your starting point — click into any section above to see full details, photos, and insider tips for each spot. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend or a week-long family vacation, you’ll find a Wisconsin stay that’s fun, comfortable, and kid-approved.
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
Calie is also a recognized voice in local media, contributing to WISN Channel 12 News, WTMJ Wisconsin Morning News, Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee, and B93.3.
Discover more about Calie’s journey and editorial approach on her About Page and Editorial Policy Page.
