Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
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This article is about the popular Midwestern tourist destination. For the gorge on the Wisconsin River, see Dells of the Wisconsin River.
Not to be confused with Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Dells is a city in Adams, Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. A popular Midwestern tourist destination, Wisconsin Dells is home to several water parks and tourist attractions.[7] The city had a population of 2,942 as of the 2020 census.[4]
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Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | |
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Coordinates: 43.6374°N 89.7788°W / 43.6374; -89.7788 | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
Counties | |
Founded | 1857 |
Renamed | 1931 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council |
• Mayor | Edward Wojnicz |
Area | |
• Total | 8.18 sq mi (21.19 km2) |
• Land | 7.84 sq mi (20.30 km2) |
• Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,942 |
• Density | 375.3/sq mi (144.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
ZIP Code | 53965 |
Area code | 608 |
FIPS code | 55-88150[5] |
GNIS feature ID | 1576900[6] |
Website | www |
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The city takes its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic, glacial-formed gorge that features sandstone formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River. Wisconsin Dells is about 42 miles (68 km) northwest of Madison, the state's capital city. It is located in the greater Madison metropolitan area.