List of State Attractions : Wisconsin (WI)

1. National Land
2. State Land
3. Private Attractions
4. Shopping Centers

I. National Land

National Lakeshores, Trails & Historic Sites

• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
  Sea caves, lighthouses, and island camping on Lake Superior.
• Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  Kettle moraine geology across the state.
• Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
  Wild & scenic paddling on St. Croix and Namekagon.
• North Country National Scenic Trail (WI Segment)
  Long-distance trail through the Northwoods.

National Forests & Wildlife Refuges (Selection)

• Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest : Lakes, bogs, and pine ridges of the Northwoods.
• Horicon NWR : Immense marsh and migrating waterfowl.
• Necedah NWR : Sandhills, savannas, and whooping crane reintroduction area.
• Upper Mississippi River NWR : Backwaters and bluffs (state line complex).

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II. State Land

Top Fifteen State Parks & Forests

• Devil's Lake State Park
  Quartzite bluffs and deep blue lake (Baraboo Range).
• Peninsula State Park
  Door County classic with bluffs and lighthouse.
• Kohler–Andrae State Park
  Lake Michigan dunes and boardwalks (Sheboygan).
• Interstate State Park (WI)
  Dalles of the St. Croix lava flows and potholes.
• Copper Falls State Park
  Gorge waterfalls near Mellen.
• Pattison State Park
  Big Manitou Falls, tallest in the state.
• Willow River State Park
  Multi-tiered falls and river gorge (Hudson).
• Wyalusing State Park
  Mississippi–Wisconsin confluence views.
• High Cliff State Park
  Niagara Escarpment cliffs on Lake Winnebago.
• Mirror Lake State Park
  Sandstone gorges by Wisconsin Dells.
• Governor Dodge State Park
  Driftless Area valleys and cliff trails.
• Hartman Creek State Park
  Glacial lakes and bike trails (Waupaca).
• Point Beach State Forest
  Raw Lake Michigan shoreline and lighthouse.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest : Northern Unit
  Ice Age landscapes and tower views.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest : Southern Unit
  Scuppernong, Lapham Peak, and rolling moraines.

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III. Private Attractions

Museums & Cultural Sites

• Milwaukee Art Museum : Santiago Calatrava's wings on the lakefront.
• Harley-Davidson Museum : Motor culture on the Menomonee River (Milwaukee).
• Taliesin : Frank Lloyd Wright estate and studio (Spring Green).
• EAA Aviation Museum : AirVenture headquarters (Oshkosh).
• House on the Rock : Eclectic attraction above the Wyoming Valley.
• Cave of the Mounds : Private show cave near Mount Horeb.
• Lambeau Field Tours & Packers Hall of Fame : Green Bay football shrine.

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IV. Shopping Centers

• Mayfair : Wauwatosa flagship mall (2500 N Mayfair Rd).
• Fox River Mall : Northeast WI hub (4301 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton).
• Hilldale Shopping Center : Upscale open-air (726 N Midvale Blvd, Madison).
• Brookfield Square : Suburban Milwaukee center (95 N Moorland Rd).
• Bayshore : Mixed-use town center (5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale).

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For more information about state, visit the state's official tourism site: Travel Wisconsin