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Writer's pictureAndrea Wenzel

Six Unique Field Trips in Wisconsin to Tickle your Senses

Updated: Apr 20, 2023

Wisconsin is a fantastic place for homeschooling families and traveling families to educate their children. Wisconsin has a tremendous array of educational day trips, from cheese factories to the great outdoors, to help your kids learn more about the world, history, science, and beyond. Wisconsin also offers a variety of opportunities for families with its miles of bike trails, beautiful beaches, and so much more. Below are six wonderful field trips for homeschooling households!


1. Robot World Exploratory: Robot World Exploratory is a science-based educational center in Wisconsin Dells. It offers a wide variety of fun and interesting activities for kids and adults. There are more than 175 interactive exhibits that allow visitors to explore the world of robotics, engineering, science, and technology.


2. House on the Rock: The House on the Rock is a tourist attraction in Spring Green, Wisconsin. It was built by Alex Jordan Jr., who had a passion for architecture and art.


The House on the Rock is an architectural marvel that stands out in the middle of nowhere. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. The house was designed as a series of pavilions, with rooms clustered around small courtyards, and it has been recognized by many architects as an iconic example of Mid-Century Modern architecture.


The House on the Rock features more than 100 rooms that are filled with Jordan’s collection of art and antiques from around the world.


3. Alligator Alley: Alligator alley is located in Wisconsin Dells is a great place to learn about various reptiles. This is a very small exhibit, but it’s packed with all kinds of cool reptiles that you can get up and close to. You can help support the alligators by purchasing food to feed them yourself! AA also provides opportunities for holding wildlife and getting a photo if you choose.




4. International Crane Foundation: The International Crane Foundation is a non-profit organization and is one of the leading organizations in the world that is dedicated to the protection and conservation of cranes.


The International Crane Foundation has a facility in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The facility houses more than 100 cranes, including endangered species like whooping cranes and Siberian cranes. The foundation also conducts research on crane populations across the world, their habitats and migratory patterns.


Visitors can visit this facility to see these beautiful birds up close and learn about their natural history.



5. Cave of the Mounds: The Cave of the Mounds is a natural limestone cave in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.


On August 4, 1939, the cave was found accidentally when limestone quarry employees blasted an area of the quarry and revealed an entrance to the cave. The project at the quarry then promptly seized and was never finished.


There are self-paced tours are available every day of the year. There are lighted sidewalks, making it easy for you to see the amazing crystal formations as you walk on them. The Cave of the Mounds is one of America’s most beautiful caves, and a popular tourist destination in the upper Midwest.


6. Mitchel Domes- Mitchel Domes in Milwaukee is an activity that's fun for the whole family. The dome houses plants of all shapes, sizes, and colors. What lies inside the domes are plants and trees from all over the world.


The Domes house two permanent environments- a balmy 'jungle' dome and the dry 'desert' dome. The domes are available to the public year-round and stay warm even in winter. Visit us at various times throughout the year to view other plants in bloom. Within the Domes Atrium, you'll also discover a carnivorous plants exhibit, relics, and photographs from the 120 histories of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory.



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