Staying local for Spring Break

February 4, 2025

Spring Break ideas if you want to take a day trip near home, or a stay-cation in town with pools and fun nearby. Madison has so much to offer, be it just to blow off some excess energy, or learn about new things.

PlayN Wisconsin	An indoor play center with a variety of play structures and activities for kids.
Legacy Academy	An enrichment center with educational programs and play areas for children.
Sky Zone	A trampoline park featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, and fitness programs.
Urban Air	An adventure park with trampolines, climbing walls, and more.
Madison’s Children’s Museum	A hands-on museum with interactive exhibits on arts, sciences, and culture.
Black Earth Children’s Museum	A community-supported museum with over 50 handmade exhibits.
Sun Prairie Explore Children’s Museum	A children’s museum encouraging purposeful play and lifelong learning.
UW Geology Museum	A museum exploring Wisconsin’s geological history with rocks and fossils.
National Mustard Museum	A quirky museum showcasing an extensive collection of mustards.
Wisconsin Science Museum	A science museum highlighting Wisconsin’s scientific and technological contributions.
Madtown Twister	A gymnastics facility offering classes and open gym sessions for kids.
Gymfinity	A gymnastics and fitness center with various programs for children.
Keva Sports Center	A sports facility with programs and leagues for both kids and adults.
Badger Gymnastics	A gymnastics academy with classes and training for all skill levels.
Olbrich Gardens	A 16-acre botanical garden with diverse plant collections and a Thai pavilion.
Pat O’Malley’s Jet Room	An aviation-themed restaurant with a view of planes taking off. $100 Burger!
Henry Vilas	A public zoo with various animals and exhibits, free to visitors.
Courtyard by Marriott Middleton	A modern hotel offering family-friendly accommodations and amenities.
Hilton Garden Inn Middleton	A family-friendly hotel with comfortable lodging and easy attraction access.
Hampton Inn & Suites West Madison	A hotel with spacious rooms, free breakfast, and family-friendly amenities.
Holiday Inn and Suites West	A hotel featuring an indoor pool, comfortable accommodations, and local access.
Springhill Suites By Marriott Hilldale	An all-suite hotel with modern amenities and spacious accommodations.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison South	A hotel with comfortable rooms, free breakfast, and great access to attractions.
Double Tree by Hilton East	A hotel with warm cookies on arrival and comfortable family stays.
Courtyard by Marriott East	A modern hotel with an on-site bistro and convenient location.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Madison Alliant	An extended-stay hotel with suites featuring kitchenettes for families.
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Madison	A downtown hotel offering easy access to city attractions and free breakfast.
WInnequah Park	A park with playgrounds, sports facilities, and open recreational spaces.
Angell Park	A park with playgrounds and open areas for family activities.
McKee Farms	A park with trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas for families.
Deerfield Dream Park	A community-built playground with various play structures for children.
Phoebe Bakken Memorial Park	A park with playgrounds, sports fields, and recreational spaces.
Harvey John & Lucille Taylor Memorial Park	A scenic park with trails, views, and open spaces for activities.
Brittingham Park	A lakeside park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and water access.
Glacial Valley Park	A park with playgrounds, sports fields, and recreational spaces.
Elver Park	The park has reservable shelters, splash park, athletic fields, and disc golf course.
Henry Vilas Zoo	A community-supported, admission-free zoo with play structures.
Lakeview Park	A park with playgrounds, sports fields, and recreational spaces.
Olin Park	A park with playgrounds, sports fields, and recreational spaces.
EPIC Park	A playground with play structures for children.
Sauk City Riverfront Park	A lakeside park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and water access.
Wetmore Park	A park with trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas for families.