20 Reasons We Love Wisconsin | Midwest Living

20 Reasons We Love Wisconsin

Whether you're looking for cosmopolitan flair, small-town fun or outdoorsy adventures, you'll find it all here.

Top attractions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a state of adventurers, thinkers, farmers--and everything in between.

In the thriving capital of Madison and the reborn metropolis of Milwaukee, everyone seems to be on the go. It's a fitting spirit in a state with a motto that's simply "Forward." Still, away from all the cities' activity, it's easy to see why the Ojibwa word "Wisconsin" has stuck; it means "place where waters gather." Great Lakes and rivers nearly encircle the state, watering the dense forests and providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Click ahead to find out about 20 of our favorite experiences in Wisconsin, from browsing the eye-catching Milwaukee Art Museum to kayaking in Minocqua or gathering for fish boils in Door County. For a printable list of 10 top things to do in Door County, Minocqua, Bayfield and the Apostle Islands, Milwaukee and Madison, click on "Download Midwest Living's Wisconsin Top 10 Booklet" below.

Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Download Midwest Living's Wisconsin Top 10 Booklet

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