U.S. state
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Wisconsin is a state in the Midwest in the United States of America. Being home to two Great Lakes, thousands of inland lakes and waterways, the state could easily be called the nation's "waterworld". Tourism is one of Wisconsin's largest industries, relying on people from Illinois and others who enter during the summer for fishing and its parks and recreational facilities such as those in Wisconsin Dells, those entering during the fall for a very popular hunting season, and winter for ice-fishing, ice-sailing, ice-skating, skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling, etc.
Southeast Wisconsin is the state's most populous region. This area, on Lake Michigan, includes the larger cities of Milwaukee (Wisconsin's largest city), Kenosha and Racine (industrial cities separating the Milwaukee Metro Area from Greater Chicagoland), and many suburban towns, such as Waukesha. The area includes the popular summer getaway of Lake Geneva and the scenic forests, glacial deposits, and trails that are parts of the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Southwestern Wisconsin, many parts of which are also referred to as the "Driftless Area," is a very diverse area on many levels. Including the college towns of La Crosse and Madison, which is also the state capital. Located on and around the Mississippi River and Wisconsin River, Southwestern Wisconsin is full of artsy towns, picturesque landscapes, and a plethora of parks, lakes, and trails.
Located on the Green Bay of Lake Michigan, Northeastern Wisconsin puts nature on full display. The area includes the Fox Cities, such as Appleton and Oshkosh, around Lake Winnebago. The area extends to the tourist towns and cherry orchards of summer getaway Door County. The area also includes the industrial city of Green Bay, home to the Packers, and the many forests that stretch towards the upper peninsula of Michigan.
A quieter part of the state, North Central Wisconsin is made up of mostly forested areas, being nicknamed "The Gateway to the Northwoods". Including the college town of Stevens Point and the larger city of Wausau, North Central Wisconsin is mainly small towns and communities in between the many lakes and rivers that run all the way up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Including the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Northwestern Wisconsin is full of nature. This region runs from the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior, through the major cities of Eau Claire and Superior, and the St. Croix River and Mississippi River. This area includes many apple orchards, cheese factories, and ATV trails.
By boat
These services are only available from late Spring through early Fall.
By bus
Greyhound and Megabus serve Milwaukee, Madison, and other cities. Also check Van Galder and Jefferson Bus lines. Check their websites from services, schedules, and fares.
By train
By bus
Several bus companies provide service within the state.
By train
Amtrak has three lines that service the state. The Hiawatha has 5-6 daily roundtrips between Milwaukee and Chicago, with additional stops outside of Racine and at Mitchell Field Airport.
By car
As is with most of the United States, travel by car is one of the most popular ways to get around. The following are the major routes in Wisconsin:
County road-naming system
When traveling through the Wisconsin countryside, non-natives may be confused when navigating their way through county roads.
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Progressive university town as home of the University of Wisconsin main campus and capital city on an isthmus between two lakes
largest of the Fox Cities (a region named due to its position on the Fox River), childhood home of Harry Houdini
Largest city in northwest Wisconsin, home to many different music festivals and museums
An industrial town on the Green Bay of Lake Michigan, home of the Green Bay Packers, the last small town team in the NFL
A college town that features many beautiful nature areas, on the mighty Mississippi River
An exurb that has a connection to the RTA Metra that makes it more a part of Chicagoland
The 'City of Festivals,' Wisconsin's largest city and known for its breweries and Harley Davidson, on the coast of Lake Michigan

A Lake Michigan industrial city.
Gateway to the Northwoods
Wild beauty on Lake Superior with boat tours just off the Bayfield shore
Family tourist destination with scenic Duck boat tours and amusement parks
"Cape Cod" of the Midwest. beaches, nature, museums and historic sites
1,200 mi hiking trail that spans the entire state
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