📍 Milwaukee Family Day Trip｜Zoo, Lakeside & Children’s Museum

We took our little one to Milwaukee recently — the perfect low-key, stress-free getaway! The city is stroller-friendly, attractions are close together, and the pace is just right for toddlers. Perfect for families with 1-2 year olds dipping their toes into travel. 🦁 Day 1｜Afternoon: Zoo | Late Afternoon: Lakeside Stroll We started at Milwaukee County Zoo in the afternoon. The zoo is spacious but well laid out — super stroller-friendly 🚼. They have all the classic animals: elephants, polar bears, giraffes 🐘🐻🦒 — spaced nicely so little ones can take it all in from their stroller. Our baby was especially mesmerized by the penguin exhibit 🐧 — he stared intently for minutes! We also rode the mini train 🚂 which passes zebras and kangaroos — a big thrill for an 18-month-old. There are plenty of diaper-changing spots and rest areas around — no stress, just fun. After a short nap back at the hotel, we headed to the lakefront near sunset. We stayed at The Westin, just a short walk from the lake 🌅. The evening breeze was lovely, and the park was clean, spacious, and peaceful — mostly locals jogging or playing with kids. Our little one enjoyed watching the water and birds from his stroller, and we finally got to relax too. A perfect “do nothing” kind of place for families. 🧒 Day 2｜Morning: Children’s Museum We visited the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum — designed just for kids! Although compact, it’s very well organized. The 0-3 zone was ideal for our toddler 🧸: soft mats, low interactive walls, sensory toys, and mini slides. He could crawl, touch, and explore safely. We arrived right at opening — it was quiet and crowd-free 👏. Beyond the toddler area, there are pretend-play setups like a mini supermarket 🛒, hospital 🏥, and garage 🔧. Even though he’s still young, he loved watching other kids play and imitate grown-up tasks. 🏨 Stay Review: The Westin Milwaukee Great choice for families! The hotel is downtown within walking distance to the lake and children’s museum 🚶♀️. Rooms are clean and spacious — perfect for spreading out kid gear and strollers. No noise issues. Breakfast was a highlight 🍳: not fancy, but fresh and reliable — good fruit, proteins, and bread. Exactly what parents need to start the day right. Service was warm and attentive throughout. #FamilyTravel #ToddlerFriendly #ZooDay #KidsMuseum #TravelWithKids #MilwaukeeWithKids