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Marshfield is a great place for a family-friendly getaway. Here are a few ideas on what to see and where to go when you head to central Wisconsin this summer.<\/p>\n

Animals await at Wildwood Park & Zoo<\/h3>\n

Did you know that you can see Kodiak bears, cougars, bison, wolves, and other wild animals in central Wisconsin? Wildwood Park & Zoo<\/a> was established in 1937 and has been wowing visitors ever since\u2014stroll through the park to get up close and personal with the animals or enjoy the view from your car on the large animal drive. Be sure to stop in the Welcome Center, where you can see turtles, snakes, and lizards, as well as learning about the water cycle.<\/p>\n

Every week through mid-August, the zoo hosts its free Wild Wednesday program, sponsored by the city\u2019s Parks & Recreation Department and the Marshfield Zoological Society, where visitors can learn about everything from birds of prey to fossils.<\/p>\n

Music and more at Wenzel Family Plaza<\/h3>\n

Located at Second and Chestnut Streets in downtown Marshfield, Wenzel Family Plaza<\/a> has a splash pad that\u2019s perfect for those hot summer days and hosts several fun events throughout the year. Don\u2019t miss the Hub City Concert Series, where talented musicians hit the stage at Wenzel Family Plaza for good music and fun times on Friday nights in June, July and August.<\/p>\n

See clever creations at Jurustic Park<\/h3>\n

Jurustic Park<\/a> is one of Marshfield\u2019s see-it-to-believe-it attractions. This sculpture park located 5 miles north of Marshfield is the brainchild of artist Clyde Wynia, who creates creatures of all sizes\u2014everything from dragons to dogs to dragonflies\u2014from scraps of discarded metal. Take a free tour and marvel at these larger-than-life creations.<\/p>\n

Clyde\u2019s creatures aren\u2019t just found at Jurustic Park anymore, either\u2014the recently established Downtown Jurustic Trail<\/a> takes visitors on a tour of downtown to find seven other unique creations.<\/p>\n

Join the fun at community events<\/h3>\n

There are lots of fun family events coming to Marshfield this summer, including Dairyfest (May30-31), Dairyland Balloon Jubilee (July 11-12), Hub City Days (July 24-27), and the Central Wisconsin State Fair (August 19-24).<\/p>\n

See more Marshfield events here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Looking for a family-friendly place to stay in Marshfield? The city\u2019s welcoming hotels & motels<\/a> are fit for getaways of all kinds, boasting amenities like indoor and outdoor swimming pools, RV parking, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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