Wisconsin is known for:
- Cheese
- Dairy production
- Beer
- Cold winters
- Outdoor activities
- Native American culture
Geography & Demographics
| State Abbreviation |
WI |
| State Capital |
Madison |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 65,498 sq miles; Land Only: 54,310 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
72 |
| Time Zone |
Central Time Zone |
| Bordering States |
Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota |
| Highest Point | Timms Hill, 1,951 feet |
| Tallest Building | U.S. Bank Center in Milwaukee, 601 feet |
| Largest Stadium | Lambeau Field in Green Bay, capacity 81,435 |
| National Parks | None |
| State Population (2020) | 5,893,718 |
| State Population Density | 108.5 people / square mile |
| Area Codes |
262, 274, 414, 534, 608, 715, 920 |
| Top 5 Cities (2020 population) |
Milwaukee (589,067)
Madison (263,094)
Green Bay (103,836)
Kenosha (99,570)
Racine (76,237)
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Government & Legislature
State Symbols
| State Animal | Badger |
| State Ballad | "Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams" |
| State Beverage | Milk |
| State Bird |
Robin |
| State Dance | Polka |
| State Dog | American water spaniel |
| State Domestic Animal | Dairy cow |
| State Fish | Muskellunge |
| State Flower |
Wood violet |
| State Fossil | Trilobite |
| State Fruit | Cranberry |
| State Grain | Corn |
| State Insect | Honeybee |
| State Mineral | Galena |
| State Motto |
Forward |
| State Nickname |
Badger State |
| State Pastry | Kringle |
| State Rock | Red granite |
| State Soil | Antigo silt loam |
| State Song | "On, Wisconsin!" |
| State Symbol of Peace | Mourning dove |
| State Tree |
Sugar maple |
| State Wildlife Animal | White-tailed deer |
Sports Teams
Popular Tourist Attractions
- Alliant Energy Center: Multi-building complex center in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Cave of the Mounds: Natural limestone cave in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
- Chula Vista Resort: Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
- Discovery World: Science museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Harley-Davidson Museum: Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Henry Vilas Zoo: Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin.
- House on the Rock: Tourist attraction in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
- Lambeau Field: Stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- Milwaukee Art Museum: Art museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Milwaukee County Zoo: Zoo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Milwaukee Public Museum: Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Peninsula State Park: State park in Fish Creek, Wisconsin.
- Road America: Road course in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
- Taliesin: Home and estate of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright located in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
- Whistling Straits: Golf course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
- Wilmot Mountain: Ski area in Wilmot, Wisconsin.
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Festivals and Events
Top festivals and events in Wisconsin. They are listed in approximate order of when they take place during the year.
| Festival / Event |
When |
Location |
| Hudson Hot Air Affair | February | Hudson |
| Lakefront Festival of Art | June | Milwaukee |
| Summerfest | June to July | Milwaukee |
| EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | July | Oshkosh |
| German Fest | July | Milwaukee |
| Taste 'N Glow Balloon Fest | July | Wausau |
| Waterford Balloonfest | July | Waterford |
| Milwaukee Irish Fest | August | Milwaukee |
| Wisconsin State Fair | August | West Allis |
| Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival | Labor Day Weekend in September | Prairie Du Sac |
| Cheese Days | September | Monroe |
| Cranberry Festival | September | Warrens |
| Oktoberfest La Crosse | September | La Crosse |
Popular Iconic Wisconsin Foods
Wisconsin is famous for the following foods:
- Bratwurst
- Frozen Custard
- Butter Burger
- Kringle
- Fish Boil
- Sausage
- Cheese Curds
- Cream Puff
- Sprecher Root Bear
- Beer Cheese Soup
- Friday Fish Fry
Famous People Born In Wisconsin
Nobel Prize Winners
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Members
- Earl "Curly" Lambeau (Halfback, Kicker, Coach, General Manager, Team Founder. Inducted in 1963)
- John "Blood" McNally (Halfback. Inducted in 1963)
- Mike Michalske (Guard. Inducted in 1964)
- Arnie Herber (Quarterback. Inducted in 1966)
- Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch (Halfback, End. Inducted in 1968)
- Alphonse "Tuffy" Leemans (Running Back, Quarterback, Coach. Inducted in 1978)
- Jim Otto (Center. Inducted in 1980)
- Bud Grant (Coach. Inducted in 1994)
- Mike Webster (Center. Inducted in 1997)
- Pat Bowlen (Team Owner. Inducted in 2019)
- Gil Brandt (Executive. Inducted in 2019)
- Joe Thomas (Offensive Tackle. Inducted in 2023)
Baseball Hall Of Fame Players
- Kid Nichols (Pitcher. Inducted in 1949)
- Al Simmons (Left Fielder. Inducted in 1953)
- Burleigh Grimes (Pitcher. Inducted in 1964)
- Addie Joss (Pitcher. Inducted in 1978)
- Bud Selig (Executive. Inducted in 2017)
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Players
- Christian Steinmetz (Guard. Inducted in 1961)
Famous Actors And Actresses
- Fredric March
- Mark Ruffalo
- Tony Shalhoub
- Spencer Tracy
Famous Singers
- Greg Graffin
- Skylar Grey
- Al Jarreau
Wisconsin Fun Facts
- The state of Wisconsin was named after the Wisconsin River. The word Wisconsin originates from the Miami Indian word Meskonsing, meaning "this stream meanders through something red," a reference to the setting of the Wisconsin River as it flows through the red sandstone bluffs of the Wisconsin Dells.
- Harley-Davidson, the American motorcycle manufacturer, was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1903 by William Harley, Arthur Davidson, and Walter Davidson.
- The Ringling Brothers (Albert, Otto, Charles and John) gave their first circus show performance in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in 1884.
- Noah's Ark Family Park is the largest water park in the United States. It features 51 water slides, among other attractions. The park is located in the city of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
- The first hydroelectric plant in the United States began operation on the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin, on September 30, 1882.
- The Wisconsin town of Bloomer hosts an annual jump rope competition and is the Jump Rope Capital of the World.
- Eagle River, Wisconsin, hosts the annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby and is known as the Snowmobile Capital of the World.
- In 1919, Stephen J. Poplawski of Racine, Wisconsin, invented the blender.
- Wisconsin is one of two states with an official State Pastry: Kringle.
This page was last updated on October 12, 2024.
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