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play around town Get Outta Town Daytrips that keep the family connected to the great outdoors Discovery World (pictured) Milwaukee At a picturesque location on the shores of Lake Michigan, Discovery World is the perfect place to get in touch with science, nature and techie wonders. Check out the creative workshops and events every month, or just wander through the myriad exhibits designed to inspire. Visit discoveryworld.org. Eagle Cave Blue River Break out the headlamps and spelunk your way to a subterranean world at Wisconsin���s largest onyx cave and its more than 3,000 feet of passages. Self-guided tours let you and your little ones feel like true unStar Gazing derground explorers. Located about 70 miles south of Madison, Yerkes Observatory is really a portal National Mississippi River into space. With free public tours Museum & Aquarium every Saturday that teach about Dubuque, Iowa the wonders of astronomy, it See river life in a whole new makes for a fun and educational day trip for the whole family. way at this historical museum Visit astro.uchicago.edu/ that captures the dramatic past, yerkes. present, and future of the mighty Visit eaglecave.net. Mississippi. Enjoy the riverside locale while finding adventure with 3D underwater movies, tugboat simulators and more. Visit mississippirivermuseum.com. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Milwaukee Don���t let winter weather stop you from venturing to this eco-lovers refuge. Located off the coast of Lake Michigan, the center offers a bounty of events from moonlit snowshoe excursions to outdoor education classes for kids. Visit sanc.org. Hilmal Chuli Try: Dahl Though the menu at this Himalayan eatery may evoke the feel of cold terrain, this cozy soup with lentils, vegetables, and spices is anything but. 318 State St., Madison 66 BRAVA Magazine La Baguette Try: French onion soup Classic comfort food that could warm even the surliest Parisian, this simple but elegant soup makes a welcome winter meal. 7424 Mineral Point Rd., Madison February 2013 Sofra Family Bistro Try: Tortilla soup When it���s on the menu, this light and spicy soup topped with festive tortilla chips is the perfect antidote to winter woes. 7457 Elmwood Ave., Middleton Inka Heritage Try: Chupe de camarones A seafood lover���s dream, this popular Peruvian chowder is a mouth-watering blend of shrimp, rice, cheese and veggies. 602 S. Park St., Madison Saigon Noodles Try: Pho or any big bowl Especially popular at lunch, this eatery serves a bounty of classic Vietnamese soups blending light, steaming broth, noodles, veggies, meat and more. 6754 Odana Rd., Madison Photos by Chris Winters Head Out: Warm your soul with savory soups from around the world