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.

Red wooden building alongside a creek

The fertile land around Viroqua, Wisconsin makes it a great place to get fresh food.

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Overview

Planning your trip

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

Read Before You Go
Resources to help plan your trip
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.
These 14 properties combine nature-filled seclusion with a touch of barefoot luxury.
Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip
The total number of U.S. national park units has been bumped up to 428 with the designation of these scenic trails: the Ice Age, the New England, and the North Country.
A weekend getaway at one of these lakes is good for the soul.
Major metropolises are often known for their innovation and creativity, but these smaller towns and cities punch above their weight.
From Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin to Grand Portage State Park in Minnesota, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 12 best state parks in the Midwest to their list.
Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.
Come out of hibernation this winter for travel-worthy festivals that celebrate ice, snow, chills, and thrills in cities around the globe.
The 50 Best Things to Do This Summer in All 50 States: The Midwest
Where to eat, sip, sleep, and play in Michigan wine country
For cross-country skiers, one winter destination rises above the rest: humble Hayward, Wisconsin, where, for a glorious weekend, their obscure sport is king.
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