Most people don’t think of Green Bay, Wisconsin, as a family vacation destination; however, there’s more to Green Bay than cheese and football.
If you’re planning a family trip to Cheese Country, there are several kid-friendly things to do in the city that your kids will love, making it a trip they’ll never forget.
Things to Do in Green Bay With Kids
#1 Green Bay Segway Tour
The Green Bay Segway Tour will be a huge hit if you’re traveling with kids ten or older.
Your kids may not be interested in seeing the sights, but they’ll love it on a highway.
The Fox River glide will take your family by the water and through downtown Green Bay.
You’ll see the outdoor art while cruising through the Historic Broadway District and through Astor Park.
During the tour, your family will learn about the city’s history and some tales about the Green Bay Packers that you likely don’t know because the team is a significant part of the city’s story.
If you want to do something fun and educational during your trip, the Green Bay Segway Tour is a great way to start your trip.
#2 Bay Beach Amusement Park
You can’t take a vacation without visiting an amusement park, and Green Bay has a great one.
The park has rides for all ages, and if you’re traveling with young children, they can ride on the following kiddie rides:
- Boats
- Granny Bugs
- Jeeps
- Lady Bugs
- Race Cars
- Sky Fighters
If you want to go on a ride with the whole family, there are plenty at the park, including:
- Big Wheel
- Bumper Cars
- Ferris Wheel
- Giant Slide
- Helicopters
- Merry-Go-Round
- Rockin’ Tug
- Scrambler
- Tilt-a-Wheel
- Train
If you’re traveling with older kids who love scary rides, there are a few thrill rides to get their adrenaline pumping, including:
- Bay Beast
- Scat
- Sea Dragon
- Yo-Yo
- Zippin Pippin
When your family gets hungry, you can stop at the concession stands that offer hot foods like pizza, chicken tenders, burgers, and hot dogs.
You can also stop for ice cream, pretzels, popcorn, or cotton candy.
The concession stands also have cold drinks to keep your family refreshed between rides.
There is so much to do at Bay Beach Amusement Park that you must dedicate an entire day to this attraction.
#3 National Railroad Museum
The National Railroad Museum will be a fun adventure if your young children love trains.
The museum opened in 1956 and has grown over the years to become one of the largest and oldest rail museums in the United States.
There are plenty of exhibits that your kids can enjoy, with interactive displays helping your children understand more about transpiration and engineering.
The trip to the museum could result in one of your children wanting to be an engineer.
The museum offers train rides from May through September and on the weekends during October.
If you visit Green Bay during this time of year, the train ride will be a thrill for your kids.
A diesel locomotive pulls the train, and the conductor will point out the museum’s highlights.
They will also talk about train safety and hobo culture.
The ride takes 25 minutes and spans across two miles over the museum grounds, the Fox River Shoreline, and wooded areas, making it a fun, scenic trip.
When you leave the museum, your kids will better understand train transportation, and you’ll make memories that will last forever.
#4 Green Bay Children’s Museum
Green Bay Children’s Museum is different from your typical museum, where it’s best to keep quiet, and you can’t touch anything.
This museum encourages your children to play and learn, and there are many hands-on exhibits for them to enjoy.
- The Digestive System: The digestive system helps your kids learn what happens to the food they eat, and they’ll start by climbing into a giant mouth. After entering the mouth, your kids will go through tunnels and a giant slide to show how their food is digested.
- Under Construction: This exhibit helps kids build their self-esteem and critical thinking skills. They can use Legos, Tinker Toys, and boxes to create, design, and build things, and it won’t even feel like learning.
- The First Station: The museum has a fire truck and a firehouse designed to help your kids learn about the importance of fire safety. They can learn about how firefighters train and will learn to use a pumper truck hose. The kids can wear firefighter uniforms and slide down the pole to understand how firefighters respond to emergencies.
- The Diner: The diner is a 50’s style diner, where your kids can be customers or the waitstaff, serving burgers and fries. There are plenty of food choices and a big pizza kitchen for pizza lovers.
- Vet Clinic: Your kids can pretend to take care of sick animals at the pet clinic, and they can be groomers. Visitors can look at real animal X-rays and examine samples under a microscope.
- Auto Garage: The Auto Garage gives your kids an idea of what being a mechanic is like. Your family can assemble and take apart car parts using tools and other parts and must work together to complete the job.
These are just a few of the many exciting exhibits at the museum, and it’s an adventure your kids will never forget.
#5 Beach Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
If your family loves hiking and your kids love animals, you have to visit the Beach Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
The refuge spans over 535 acres and features miles of hiking trails, animal exhibits, and educational displays.
The sanctuary is the largest park in the Green Bay Park System and the second-largest wildlife rehabilitation program in Wisconsin.
The refuge cares for over 6,000 orphaned and injured animals every year.
If you visit the sanctuary during the winter, you can ski, and there are places for your family to fish during the summer.
The sanctuary will allow your family to see many things you may not see back home and is an adventure that your whole family will enjoy.
#6 Kidz Town
Kidz Town is the perfect way to spend a day in Green Bay if you’re traveling with young children.
The facility has over 2,000 square feet for your kids to explore and includes play equipment, toys, and books.
Each activity encourages your children to think to enhance their cognitive skills, and others improve social and physical skills.
There are car activities and learning crafts; your whole family will have a great time with the interactive games.
You can also attend a Zumbini class, which is a music and movement class, and each class starts and ends with a song, which your little ones will love.
Kidz Town is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., so you should head out early so your kids have time to do all the activities.
The center is closed on Thursdays and Sundays, so you should plan accordingly.
#7 Titletown Park
Titletown Park is a great place to take the family if you’re looking for free activities, and there are things to do if you visit Green Bay in the summer or winter.
If you visit Green Bay during the summer, your kids can play in the park’s unique playground, and there are plenty of outdoor games the whole family will enjoy.
There are also fitness activities for the health-conscious family.
A full-size football field also allows your kids to pretend they’re in the NFL.
There are also things to do in the winter at Titletown Park, such as ice skating in the park’s large ice skating rink.
You can also take the family tubing down Ariens Hill, and the steep hills will get your adrenaline pumping.
You can bring a picnic lunch to the park during the summer, and there are plenty of places to eat during the winter or if you don’t enjoy picnics, including:
- 46 Below
- Hinterland Restaurant and Brewery
- Tavern in the Sky7
- Leaps and Bounds
If you’re looking for a restaurant that is more kid-friendly, The Turn has Topgolf’s latest virtual gaming technology, and your kids can play a target game, Zombie Dodgeball, Hockey Shots, Baseball Pitching, Carnival Classics, and many more.
There’s nothing better for parents than a free activity that your kids will enjoy and ending the day at a great restaurant where you can enjoy delicious food together.
#8 Cheese Cake Heaven
Kids love sweets and deserve a treat during your trip to Green Bay.
The best place to get goodies in the city is Cheese Cake Heaven.
There are over 90 different cheesecake flavors for your family to choose from, and there are special flavors for each month of the year.
Nancy Kimps owns Cheese Cake Heaven and makes delicious cheesecakes.
She won the Golden Fork Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 and the People’s Choice Award in 2009.
If you have a sweet tooth and your family loves cheesecake, you have to stop at Cheese Cake Heaven during your trip to Green Bay.
Green Bay Safety Overview
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Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: LOW
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
- MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
- TERRORISM RISK: LOW
- SCAMS RISK: LOW
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay a safe place to visit?
Yes, Green Bay is a safe place to visit. According to U.S. News and World Report, Green Bay’s violent crime risk is lower than the rest of the nation.
Petty crimes like pickpocketing and vandalism depend on the neighborhood.
As long as you stay aware of your surroundings and avoid dangerous areas, your family will be safe and have a blast in Green Bay.
How can I get around in Green Bay?
If you have activities planned all over the city, renting a car is best.
This will give you the freedom to go where you want when you want.
If you prefer public transportation, the Green Bay Metro bus system provides transportation around Downtown Green Bay.
If you’re visiting Green Bay to attend a Green Bay Packers game, there are four free bus routes to the game.
What's the best time of year to visit Green Bay?
Green Bay has more outdoor kid and family-friendly activities than winter, so summer is the best time to visit Green Bay.
You can go ice skating, tubing, skiing, and see a Green Bay Packers game during the winter, but it may be too cold to enjoy outdoor parks, the Green Bay Segway Tour, Beach Bay Amusement Park, and Beach Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
