Onalaska, WI

Set along the Mississippi River, La Crosse offers families many opportunities to shop, ski or river raft. And yes, the town is named after the sport, so make sure to pay homage at the Children’s Museum of LaCrosse. Stoney Creek Inn is home to just under 160 well-appointed hotel rooms and theme suites. Family rooms contain a large bed for parents and a sturdy, wood bunk bed for children. These units also contain a sitting area, television with DVD player and sleeper sofa. Larger suites offer full kitchens and more privacy with separate bedrooms. Children under age 18 stay for free with parents. The Inn offers a hot breakfast each morning. The main family draw at Stoney Creek is the onsite indoor/outdoor pool area. The pool presents a swim-through layout that allows kids to swim from outside to inside. A whirlpool spa, dry sauna and a video game room are also at the pool area. When the kids are tired from swimming, an onsite theater shows movies.