Wisconsin

Region · 🇺🇸 Vereinigte Staaten

Bevölkerung 5.893.718

Fläche 145.051 km²

Zeitzone America/Chicago

Offizielle Website www.wisconsin.gov

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Wisconsin Essentials

Wisconsin’s landscape is defined by its architectural heritage and diverse natural features. The state showcases Frank Lloyd Wright’s design legacy at Taliesin and the Bernard Schwartz House, alongside the eclectic collections of the House on the Rock. Milwaukee’s German heritage is preserved in the 19th-century Pabst Brewery Complex and the Flemish Renaissance City Hall. Outdoor highlights include the 22 islands of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Lake Superior and the limestone formations of Cave of the Mounds. Culinary traditions are represented by the Mars Cheese Castle and the massive brewery tanks in La Crosse.

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Scenic Wisconsin Lakes

Wisconsin's diverse landscape features a variety of significant water bodies, from the massive, shallow Lake Winnebago to Wazee Lake, a former iron mine that now stands as the state's deepest inland lake. Explore the natural border of the Mississippi at Lake Pepin or the sprawling 12,942-acre Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. This collection highlights deep glacial waters like Green Lake, popular resort hubs like Geneva Lake and Lake Delton, and major reservoirs along the Wisconsin River, including Lake DuBay and Lake Mohawksin, which serve as vital centers for regional fishing and boating.

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Wisconsin Nature & Parks

Wisconsin's landscape features diverse geological formations, from the 21 islands of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to the sandstone mesas of Mill Bluff State Park. The state's history is preserved through the Roche-a-Cri petroglyphs and the industrial art of Dr. Evermor’s Park. Coastal highlights include the limestone sea caves at Cave Point and the Rawley Point Lighthouse. Interstate Park offers views of the St. Croix River gorge, while Superior Falls marks the border with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Premier Wisconsin Golf

Wisconsin's landscape offers diverse golfing environments, from the rugged, Irish-inspired links of Whistling Straits to the glacial topography of Erin Hills, a former U.S. Open host. This selection includes Pete Dye-designed layouts and Robert Trent Jones Sr. tracks like Madeline Island Golf Club. The list spans from the championship-grade resorts of Kohler to unique recreational venues like Milwaukee’s underground mini-golf course, Nine Below, providing a comprehensive look at the state's storied golfing heritage.

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Major Wisconsin Airports

Wisconsin’s aviation infrastructure spans from the major international hub of Milwaukee Mitchell to specialized regional gateways. Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE) and Madison’s Dane County Regional (MSN) serve the state’s largest metropolitan areas, while Green Bay–Austin Straubel and Appleton International provide critical access to the Fox River Valley. Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh is notably the site of EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest annual aviation gathering. For travelers heading to the Great Northwoods or Door County, regional facilities like Central Wisconsin and Cherryland Airport offer essential links to Wisconsin’s recreational corridors.

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Wisconsin's Best Campsites

Wisconsin’s camping landscape ranges from the glacial potholes of the St. Croix River to the remote, vehicle-free shores of Rock Island. This collection highlights the state's diverse environments, including the 300-foot-high rock mound at Roche-A-Cri, the old-growth hemlock forests of the Flambeau River, and specialized trailside sites for cyclists in Elroy. These locations provide direct access to unique geological features, historic lighthouses, and extensive multi-use trail systems across the Northwoods and central plains.

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Religious Landmarks of Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s religious landscape is defined by architectural diversity, ranging from the 1846 Greek Revival design of Old Saint Mary Church to the neo-Romanesque spires of Holy Hill. This collection features Milwaukee’s 19th-century cathedrals, the 1863 Gates of Heaven Synagogue—one of the oldest in the United States—and the Polish Cathedral-style Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka. These sites highlight the state's immigrant history through their distinct Gothic, Romanesque, and Italianate structural designs.

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Wisconsin Landmarks & Heritage

Wisconsin's heritage spans from ancient Roche-a-Cri petroglyphs to the industrial relics of the Northwoods. This collection features maritime beacons like the Wind Point and Rawley Point lighthouses, alongside Milwaukee’s Victorian Gothic North Point Water Tower and the Pabst Theater. Industrial history is represented by the massive Cornell Pulpwood Stacker, the Plummer Mine Headframe, and the Round Lake Logging Dam. Engineering landmarks include the Davidson Windmill and several historic crossings over the St. Croix River.

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Wisconsin Museums & Art

This collection highlights Wisconsin’s diverse heritage, ranging from the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin to the world’s largest wood type collection at the Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum. Aviation enthusiasts can explore the EAA Aviation Museum's historic aircraft, while art lovers can visit the Grohmann Museum’s focus on human work or the Lynden Sculpture Garden’s outdoor installations. Regional history is preserved at sites like the Madeline Island Museum and the Historic Indian Agency House, offering insights into the state's indigenous and pioneer past.

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Wisconsin's Top Theaters & Cinemas

Wisconsin’s performance landscape spans from the 1895 Pabst Theater in Milwaukee to the wooded stages of American Players Theatre in Spring Green. This collection highlights architectural landmarks like the 1915 Al Ringling Theater, modeled after the Palace of Versailles, and the Avalon Atmospheric Theater, known for its celestial ceiling. These venues showcase a mix of Broadway productions at Thrivent Financial Hall, Shakespearean classics under the stars, and aviation history at Oshkosh’s Skyscape Theater.

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