If you live within 2 hours driving distance of Madison, WI and are looking for an inexpensive, fun, family outing I highly recommend the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Admission to this kid friendly zoo is FREE! It's a nice size zoo where the little kids can really get a close up look at the animals. They have a nice selection of animals from giraffes to penguins and everything in between. You can pack your cooler and bring your lunch along. There's plenty of picnic areas inside the zoo grounds and at the playground area right outside the zoo entrance. The zoo is really easy to get to and the traffic into Madison is nowhere near as hectic as driving into Chicago.
If you are going on a hot day, pack your towels and suits because there is a really nice beach right outside one of the entrances of the zoo. The beach is clean and the swimming area is perfect for small kids. It's roped off with lifeguards on duty, and the swimming area is not deep at all. There's shady areas to lay out your towels and there's restrooms close by. It's a super family friendly place.
For the cost of gas (and maybe a little donation to the zoo) you can have a fun family day that doesn't break the bank!
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