Wisconsin

Come to the nation’s dairy capital for the squeaky cheese curds, stay for the diversity of food—from Hmong sausage with sticky rice to Russian pelmeni—craft beer scenes, and cultural spaces in Milwaukee and Madison. Wisconsinites know how to enjoy the outdoors no matter the season—swimming and boating at Lakes Michigan and Geneva during summer, hiking through forests in the Wisconsin Dells and along the 1,000-mile Ice Age Trail where the foliage turns come autumn, and returning to the lakes during winter to skate and ice fish.

Milwaukee skyline at twilight with city reflection in lake Michigan and harbor pier.

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Wisconson.

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Resources to help plan your trip
Stroll the RiverWalk, catch some live jazz, and explore the historic district of Bronzeville in a city undergoing a renaissance.
Wisconsin’s coast—with its cliff jumping, sea kayaking, and winter surfing—offers plenty of fun experiences.
Experience theater alongside a chorus of crickets and under a blanket of stars.
From lakeside bike paths to golden prairies, there are several ways to get active in Milwaukee.
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These road-trip itineraries through the heartland offer lakefront beaches, farm-fresh cuisine, and state parks filled with history and wildlife.
What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?
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With funky traditions, award-winning chefs, and access to some of Wisconsin’s best produce, Madison is a must-visit city for the food obsessed.
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