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Wisconsin travel guide

Cheese, lakes and Door County's cherry orchards.

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Capital
Madison
Best time to go
Jun–Sep
Daily budget
$$ about $150–220 a day
Fly into
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MSN Madison

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Top places to visit in Wisconsin

  1. Door County

    Lighthouses, orchards and fish boils.

  2. Milwaukee

    Harley-Davidson Museum and a lakefront art museum.

  3. Wisconsin Dells

    Waterpark capital of the world.

  4. Apostle Islands

    Sea caves on Lake Superior.

  5. Lambeau Field, Green Bay

    Legendary home of the Packers.

What to eat in Wisconsin

  • Cheese curds
  • Bratwurst
  • Friday fish fry
  • Kringle

When is the best time to visit Wisconsin?

Jun–Sep is usually the best time to visit Wisconsin. Moderate: about $150–220 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.