family friendly

Find local spots that welcome kids with play areas, kid-approved menus, and safe environments for all ages. These family friendly picks make outings easy and enjoyable, whether you’re planning a weekend adventure or a quick meal with little ones.

Street view of Eat Xpress restaurant with red awnings, food photos on windows, and a clear entrance sign.

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Eat Xpress 小食堂

Locally-verified spot in Madison offering Chinese cuisine, backed by 68 diner reviews and a 4.1-star rating. Expert-approved for authentic flavors.

Plate of crispy fries, breaded meat with brown gravy, roll, corn, and coffee on a diner counter.

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Cafe On the Park in Lake Mills, WI

Start your day right in Lake Mills! Enjoy top-rated breakfast favorites, friendly vibes, and early hours—perfect for your next morning meetup.

Children play under colorful umbrella-shaped water features at an outdoor splash pad on a sunny day.

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Reindahl Park Splash Pad

Cool off daily from 10 AM to 8 PM at this Madison water park! Family fun, splashes, and rave reviews await—check the website for the latest info.

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Frostee’s

No-frills neighborhood soft-serve counter serving giant Turtle Sundaes, rotating seasonal flights and free samples at picnic-bench outdoor seating.

Kennedy's Ice Cream & Grill storefront with black-and-red sign, white porch railings and a black-and-white cow bench

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Kennedy's Ice Cream And Grill

Classic Midwestern soda‑fountain: creamy house-made scoops, an 8‑oz signature burger, shareable cheese curds and personal service by owners.

A picnic blanket with bags and a frisbee, children playing in a grassy park.

City State Parks

Cardinal Glenn Park in Verona, WI

Cardinal Glenn Park in Verona, WI offers playgrounds for all ages, open green space, and a friendly vibe—perfect for family fun, picnics, and dog walks.

Colorful playground equipment surrounded by green grass under a clear blue sky.

City State Parks

Epic Park in Verona, WI

Discover Epic Park in Verona, WI—a whimsical, family-friendly park with unique views of Epic Systems’ fantasy campus, a playground, sledding hill, and open space.

Bare trees and soft mist reflected on calm lake water at sunrise in Fireman's Park Beach.

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Fireman's Park Beach in Verona, WI

Fireman’s Park Beach in Verona, WI offers family fun with a splash pad, playground, lifeguards, and $1 ice cream—clean, affordable, and perfect for summer!