Travel Guide to Wisconsin Center - West of United States

Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, you'll find wonderful places and wonderful people. Our state's great natural beauty - from the woods and waters of the north to the hidden valleys and rolling countryside of the south - has been attracting visitors for well over a century. Wisconsin towns and cities offer many unexpected delights. Friendly people and genuine hospitality make everyone feel welcome.

Vacationers come here to fish and water-ski on our 15,000 lakes; to travel back roads in search of rural artisans, farm-fresh produce, antiques and the best small town cafes; to explore Native American heritage; to visit world-class museums and dine out on the exquisite cuisine available in our cities; or simply to sit back, relax and enjoy the glorious scenery. Whatever you want from a vacation, you can find it in Wisconsin. We look forward to seeing you - again and again.

Northern Wisconsin

The vast pinestral forests of the Northwoods give off an exhilarating scent that spells "vacation" - an ever-present invitation. From Lake Superior's southern shore to the Door County peninsula, vacationers revel in this unique "upnorth" atmosphere. Shimmering lakes and waterways, thousands of them, lure the boater, the whitewater paddler, the angler, the waterskier and swimmer. Verdant forest, dappled meadows and cascading streams harbor relaxation and recreation. It's a special place to enjoy great beauty, great fun and great adventure.

Superior & Douglas County

Superior and Douglas County's spectacular natural setting at the far western end of Lake Superior signals that a visit here holds special delights. Superior's deep-water harbor is an international inland ocean port linked to the Atlantic Ocean by the St. Lawrence Seaway. A four-mile-long sand bar in the harbor affords wonderful bird watching, particularly during the spring and fall migrations. Fine sand beaches and a lighthouse are additional attractions. In Douglas County, the unspoiled landscape beckons with 431 lakes and the state's tallest waterfall, 165-foothigh Big Manitou Falls in Pattison State Park, only a 12-mile drive south of Superior.