Wisconsin’s scenic beauty attracts tourists from across the globe. This diverse state is known for its world-class cheesemakers, lively polka dances, iconic badgers, and lively ethnic festivals. Situated in the northern part of the U.S., it shares its borders with Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa. It is surrounded by the stunning shores of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
Let’s dive into the top cities in Wisconsin that attract travellers from around the world.
List of cities in Wisconsin for travellers
Here’s a quick look at the 20 most talked-about cities in Wisconsin.
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City
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Area
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Must Visits
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Connecting Airport
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Madison
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262.96 sq km
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● Wisconsin State Capitol
● Olbrich Botanical Gardens
● Memorial Union Terrace
● Madison Children’s Museum
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Madison Airport (MSN)
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Milwaukee
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250.75 sq km
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● Milwaukee Art Museum
● Harley Davidson Museum
● Pabst Mansion
● Basilica of St Josaphat
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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
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Green Bay
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144.42 sq km
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● Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
● National Railroad Museum
● Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
● Green Bay Botanical Garden
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Green Bay Airport (GRB)
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Kenosha
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73.69 sq km
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● Civil War Museum
● Kenosha Public Museum
● Mars Cheese Castle
● Petrifying Springs Park
● Dinosaur Discovery Museum
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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (distance:40.9 km)
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Racine
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40.56 sq km
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● Johnson Wax Headquarters
● Wind Point Lighthouse
● River Bend Nature Center
● Racine Art Museum
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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (distance:40.9 km)
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Appleton
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65.47 sq km
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● Hearthstone Historic House Museum
● Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
● Bubolz Nature Preserve
● Fox Cities Stadium
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Appleton Airport (ATW)
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Eau Claire
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90.53 sq km
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● Carson Park
● Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
● Lowes Creek County Park
● Chippewa River Trail
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Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)
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Fond du Lac
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53.19 sq km
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● Lakeside Park
● Historic Galloway House and Village
● Wild Goose State Trail
● Fondy Sports Park
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Appleton Airport (distance: 54.3 km)
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Janesville
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90.03 sq km
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● Rotary Botanical Gardens
● Rock County Historical Society
● Wisconsin Wagon Company
● Riverside Park
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Madison Airport (distance: 57.1km)
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La Crosse
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61.61 sq km
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● Dahl Auto Museum
● Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
● Grandad Bluff
● Riverside Park
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La Crosse Airport (LSE)
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Oshkosh
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72.60 sq km
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● Paine Art Center and Gardens
● EAA Aviation Museum
● Menominee Park
● Grand Opera House
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Appleton Airport (distance: 26.3 km)
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Sheboygan
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41 sq km
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● Kohler-Andrae State Park
● John Michael Kohler Arts Center
● Acuity Flagpole
● Weill Center for the Performing Arts
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Milwaukee Airport (distance: 90.6 km)
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Beaver Dam
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22.52 sq km
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● Beaver Dam Raceway
● Dodge County Historical Society
● Beaver Dam Community Theatre
● Schultz Cheese Haus
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Madison Airport (distance: 54.5 km)
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Columbus
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11.89 sq km
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● Christopher Columbus Museum
● Columbus Wisconsin Historical District
● Firesman’s Park
● Wyverns Trove
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Madison Airport (distance: 35 km)
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Hartford
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22.04 sq km
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● Wisconsin Auto Museum
● Pike Lake State Park
● Schauer Arts Center
● Veteran’s Memorial Aquatic Center
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Milwaukee Airport (distance: 56.4 km)
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Middleton
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23.49 sq km
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● National Mustard Museum
● Pheasant Branch Creek Conservancy
● Lakeview Park
● Holy Wisdom Monastery
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Madison Airport (distance: 13.5 km)
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Abbotsford
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7.86 sq km
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● Monk Botanical Gardens
● Yawkey House Museum
● Red Arrow Park
● Marathon County Historical Society
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Wausau/ Marshfield Airport (distance: 53.9 km)
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Alma
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20.74 sq km
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● Buena Vista Park
● Castlerock Museum
● Great Alma Fishing Float
● Rieck’s Lake Park
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Saginaw Airport (distance: 49.1 km)
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Watertown
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32.28 sq km
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● The Octagon House
● Grinwald Park
● Heritage Military Music Foundation
● Riverside Park
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Madison airport (distance: 50.5 km)
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Berlin
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16.55 sq km
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● Nathan Strong Park
● Berlin Area Historical Society
● Longcroft Park
● Willow Creek Cheese
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Appleton Airport (distance: 47.4 km)
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Interesting facts about the top cities in Wisconsin
As the leading manufacturer of milk and cheese, Wisconsin is also known as America’s Dairyland. In fact, becoming a Master Cheesemaker in Wisconsin requires at least 10 years of experience before one can apply for the prestigious 3-year Master Cheesemaker Program.
Here are a few more fun facts about Wisconsin.
- The first kindergarten classes were held in a German couple’s home in Watertown.
- Summer sees the Door County population temporarily grow to ten times the average.
- Wausau produces around 10% of the world’s ginseng.
- Every September, Warrens hosts the world’s biggest cranberry festival.
- About 35% of Wisconsin’s population lives around Milwaukee.
- The Milwaukee Public Museum has the skeleton of the largest woolly mammoth ever excavated.
- Sheboygan is considered the Malibu of the West for its surfing waves.
- The EAA fly-in in Oshkosh is the largest experimental flying event held in the world.
- Baraboo is home to the Circus World Museum. It was once the Ringling Brothers Circus winter base.
- Green Bay is an important paper manufacturing centre.
- The ice cream sundae was first created in Two Rivers in 1881.
Conclusion
Apart from its natural beauty, Wisconsin is known for its warm, friendly people. While locals are helpful, sometimes additional assistance is necessary. Let’s say you missed your connecting flight or lost your luggage, in such cases, international travel insurance can provide the support you need. A good policy provides coverage against a wide range of emergencies, including medical care and travel-related hiccups.
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