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Early on pioneered by French explorers who established outposts at present-day Green Bay and Ashland, the Wisconsin region was divided among neighboring Indiana, Illinois and Michigan before becoming a separate territory in 1836.

Wisconsin was finally admitted into the Union as the 30th state in 1848 ...

Today famous for its cheese and dairy products, Wisconsin is a favorite of vacationers for its over 14,000 lakes affording both visitors and inhabitants numberless opportunities for fishing and other water sports.

Hunting, hiking and outdoor adventure are also available within the states 93 state parks, and 12 state forests. Door County scenic driving tours are popular in both spring and fall, while the state's most popular resorts can be found in Wisconsin Dells. Also don't miss the year's hottest ticket boasting the world's largest music festival at Milwaukee's Summerfest staged every year around the 4th of July weekend.

Other major vacation attractions can be found in the state's larger cities including the Miller Beer Brewery in Milwaukee, and the recently refurbished Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison.

also see -> Wisconsin Lakes & Beaches | Wisconsin Campgrounds

Wisconsin Fall Foliage | Christmas in Wisconsin | WI Outlet Malls

Wisconsin Wineries | Moving to Wisconsin

More about Wisconsin travel & tourism around the Web:

Travelwisconsin.com - The complete package with travel details on top hotels & restaurants, major attractions, kid-friendly fun, seasonal events, virtual Wisconsin video tours & interactive maps.

Getaway Wisconsin - The complete guide to bed & breakfast inns throughout the Southern Gateways region along with pictures & info on area attractions, related links.

Wisconsin Dells Convention & Visitors Bureau - Wisconsin's water park central, also including information on other things to see and do, with online hotel search, kid-friendly fun, seasonal events, vacation packages, video tours & pictures.

Great Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau - The history & culture of the state capital with information on current and seasonal events, hotels & restaurants, area attractions, online visitor pass purchase, getaway packages and more.

Great Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau - What to do and where to stay, information on cultural & historic Milwaukee, dining & nightlife, maps, photo tours, weather.

Packer Country - Travel information for the Greater Green Bay Area, Oneida Nation, and the Lake Michigan communities of Algoma, Kewaunee, Mishicot and Two Rivers, with details on where to stay and what to see including an event calendar, pictures, maps.