The Driftwood #26: Local Favorites

Outdoor Adventures

If you’re feeling the effect of being locked up all winter setting in, grab your friends and start planning a day to spend outdoors. These activities will not only give you fresh air and sunlight, but also lots of fun!

N.E.W. Zoo: What better way to experience nature than spending it with animals? At the N.E.W Zoo in Green Bay, you can not only visit 200 animals, but you can also feed a giraffe. Aside from the amazing animals there you can also buy a pass to their adventure park where you climb three different levels all with different difficulty. If you’re still craving more fun, you can also sign up for a zipline pass. The best part about the ziplines is that they’re 1000 feet long and side by side meaning you can experience them with a friend! Operating hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily and tickets are $11. 

Badger Sports Park: Another thrilling option to get outdoors is visiting Badger Sports Park, In Appleton. Their outdoor activities include an 18-hole miniature golf course, a GO-kart track, and batting cages to make your day memorable. If you need to take a break from being outside, they also offer Lasertron Laser Tag Arena, Hologate Virtual Reality Experience, escape rooms, mini bowling alleys, and Inflatables. They offer a full menu of delicious food including pizza, nachos, fries, wings, and more. Normal hours are Monday – Thursday 12 noon – 8 p.m., Friday 12 noon – 9pm, Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Green Bay Botanical Garden: For people who aren’t into amusement parks, Green Bay has a beautiful botanical garden. You can roam along the scenic trails, which offer a wide variety of flowers and plants. This garden is the perfect place to take pictures or just go for a strolle. They also offer yoga classes for people with all ability levels. If you want to get some exercise, try yoga, or take a relaxing walk with a view. The Botanical Gardens. are open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, and admission is $12.