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1. Milwaukee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Madison ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Lake Geneva

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4. Green Bay

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5. La Crosse, Wisconsin

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6. Kenosha

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7. Eau Claire

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8. Cedarburg

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9. Wausau

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10. Oshkosh

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11. Muskego

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12. Devil's Lake State Park

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13. Cave Point County Park

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14. Grandad Bluff Park

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15. Grand Rapids

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16. Racine

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17. Interstate State Park

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18. High Cliff State Park

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19. Schoolhouse Beach

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20. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

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21. Ice Age National Scenic Trail

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22. Hayward Lake

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23. Geneva Lake Shore Path

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24. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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25. Spring Green, Wisconsin

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Wisconsin is home to hundreds of miles of scenic Great Lakes shoreline along Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, along with a picturesque mountainous interior that is dotted with dozens of state parks where adventure lovers can have the time of their lives. If you prefer the arts and culture scene, you will find it in the state’s bustling cities of Milwaukee and Madison, the state capital.

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