Top 10 Most Interesting Facts About Wisconsin

1. State Motto: "Forward."
2. State Bird: American Robin.
3. State Flower: Wood Violet.
4. Wisconsin is known as "America’s Dairyland" and produces more cheese than any other state.
5. The Wisconsin Dells is home to the largest concentration of waterparks in the world.
6. The Green Bay Packers are the only publicly owned NFL team.
7. Milwaukee is known as the "Brew City" due to its rich brewing history.
8. Door County has more lighthouses than any other county in the U.S.
9. Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America’s most famous architects, was born in Wisconsin.
10. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is home to some of the finest sea caves in the U.S.

Geography of Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s geography encompasses rolling hills, dense forests, and over 15,000 lakes:

• Highest Point: Timms Hill (1,951 feet).
• Lowest Point: Lake Michigan (581 feet).
• Major Rivers: Mississippi River, Wisconsin River, and Fox River.

A Brief History of Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s history is deeply tied to its Native American roots, European settlers, and industrial growth:

• Native American tribes, including the Ho-Chunk and Ojibwe, lived in Wisconsin for thousands of years.
• French explorers first arrived in the region in the 1600s.
• Wisconsin became the 30th state in the Union on May 29, 1848.
• The state’s economy grew with industries like dairy farming, logging, and brewing.

Top 20 Things to Do in Wisconsin

1. Explore Milwaukee and visit the Milwaukee Art Museum.
2. Enjoy the waterparks and attractions of the Wisconsin Dells.
3. Tour the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison.
4. Visit the charming towns and lighthouses of Door County.
5. Cheer for the Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
6. Hike and climb at Devil’s Lake State Park.
7. Tour the eclectic House on the Rock in Spring Green.
8. Relax at Lake Geneva’s lakeside resorts.
9. Kayak through the Apostle Islands’ sea caves.
10. Visit the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh.
11. Tour Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece.
12. Explore Bayfield and take the ferry to Madeline Island.
13. Enjoy outdoor recreation in Minocqua’s Northwoods.
14. Shop and eat at Milwaukee Public Market.
15. Take a guided tour of Cave of the Mounds.
16. Hike or bike in Kettle Moraine State Forest.
17. Step back in time at Old World Wisconsin.
18. Enjoy river cruises and hiking in La Crosse.
19. Camp or hike in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
20. Drive the scenic Great River Road along the Mississippi River.

Plan Your Visit

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