In this video I’m taking you along for our Christmas-season stay at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin—one of those Midwest holiday getaways that feels extra magical when it’s cold and snowy outside. I’m Emily from A Mom Explores (mom of four!), and I share what our family’s visit was really like, including a full look at our two-bedroom lake view suite. Since it was a school night, my husband and our two oldest headed home, and I stayed back with the two youngest—so you’ll also see why I loved having the living area totally separate from the bedrooms (hello, quiet mom time by the fireplace after bedtime!). I also cover the food and amenities that matter most when you’re traveling with kids: we ate at Otto’s (super kid-friendly with kids menus and coloring pages), and I share what we ordered plus my favorite seasonal treat—spiked hot chocolate. I show you the Elk Room lounge, and we talk pools too: indoor pool and two whirlpools in winter, plus outdoor pools and a nearby swimming beach in summer. Finally, I walk through the Old World Christmas Market (10 days each December) with all the fun finds and foods like pretzels, schnitzel, potato pancakes, and hot glühwein. If you’re looking for an easy, cozy Wisconsin Christmas trip, this is a great one to put on your list.