If you have an interest in touring old mansions, the James J. Hill House, in St Paul is a nice tour
If you enjoy history, the Wisconsin State Historical Society has several venues a comfortable drive from Madison. The Farmers' Market, on Capitol Square is als...
Pay attention to the weather forecast. If heavy snow is predicted plan ahead, especially if you are not experienced in driving in snow. Minnesota does a very g...
fyi, Lake Michigan is about an hour's drive east of Appleton. There are many city, county and state parks with lake access so that you can walk along the lakes...
We haven't toured Milwaukee in a few years, but if you haven't taken a brewery tour, the one at Miller Beer is interesting. And we enjoyed the tour of the Pabs...
We moved to Minnesota from Wisconsin, and struggle to find fish frys that "taste like home". I , too, consider the fish boil bland. My suggestion is to go for...
We did a tour of Crystal Cave near Spring Valley. Very interesting with excellent tour guides.
A lot of this is what you like to do, and if being a bit early in the season might be to your liking. High season means more traffic, and more people everywher...
If you do the Michigan UP Tahquamenon Falls State Park is neat to see And so is Henry Ford and Greenfield Village in suburban Detroit
Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Not horribly off your route to Escanaba Beautiful
Just a few comments Distances between things are sometimes greater in the US than the EU. Note that Houghton to Green Bay is over 350km As has been mention a...
If you want to drive a bit: Oshkosh is about 45 minutes drive Appleton about an hour Madison about 85 minutes Each has more shopping and stuff to do
Might the girls enjoy Tea? Our 9 year old granddaughter did Tea recently with my wife and loved it. Search for " Minnesota Afternoon Tea Venues"
I think your granddaughters are too young for the Segway tour, but it is fun, keep that in mind for a few years from now. The light rail goes out to the Mall ...
Something not as expensive, with a more eclectic menu is Smack Shack. We drive in from the suburbs every so often for a great meal.
To give you a sense of November weather the average Minneapolis high temp is 42F, low is 27F The Minneapolis record high for November is 77F, low is MINUS 25F ...
Thank You!! (I read the routing details in error)
Might the kids enjoy a light rail ride? If you travel non-rush hour, it is cheap. For a Twins game, there is a park and ride at some of the light rail stops
Driving in downtown Chicago is way more hassle than Minneapolis or St. Paul If you like touring grand old houses, I recommend the James J Hill House Devil's L...
If you take Maple Syrup, triple seal it. I agree that cheese does not seem special in France. Packers swag might be interesting, the NFL is playing games in E...