From the Great Lakes coastline to the rolling hills of the Northern Highland to the bluffs of the Driftless Area, Wisconsin has diverse geography. The state is bordered by Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Lake Michigan, and Lake Superior. With 65,497.82 square miles of total area, Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state by total area, but the 20th most populous. Although Milwaukee is the largest city, the state capital finds its home in Madison.

Known as America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin is well-known for its cheese and dairy products, producing a quarter of America’s cheese. Aside from dairy, however, Wisconsin is rich in history, too. The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon was the first meeting place of the Republican Party and still stands to this day.

Tourism drives much of Wisconsin’s economy with destinations, such as The Dells of the Wisconsin Rivers, the House on the Rock, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and more. Nicknamed “cheeseheads,” Wisconsinites are known to be a friendly bunch and welcome visitors. It’s not hard to see why some visitors make their stay more permanent.