Favorite Day Trips/Excursions - Near Modena

Hi - we are three adults (2x40 / 1x70) and two kids (8 and 11). We will be staying outside of Modena with a car in mid-May. We have 9 nights and will be staying in one spot to take it slow.

I will likely be doing a day trip to Milan for a football match, but I’d also like to sprinkle in a few trips outside of the area. What are your favorite activities within a couple hours of Modena?

We are thinking about a day trip to Florence or Verona. The two 40 year olds have spent considerable time in Florence in the past. I’m leaning towards it being too hectic with the group, but I’m also not sold on Verona. I know either are long days.

I’d appreciate both your advice on those two options as well as any other fun activities/places you’d recommend. We aren’t big on museums when we have our kids. We are food-forward travelers who enjoy nature, but also urban walks. We like finding the balance of activities geared towards adults but that kids will also enjoy.