Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin: City in Wisconsin, United States
Wisconsin Dells or Kilbourn City is a city in south-central Wisconsin, with a population of 2,942 people as of the 2020 census.
It is surrounded by four counties: Adams, Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk. The city takes its name from the dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic, glacially formed gorge that features striking sandstone formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River. Together with nearby Lake Delton, the city forms an area known as "the Dells", a popular Midwestern tourist destination. The Dells area has an estimated five million annual visitors.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | |
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 Downtown Wisconsin Dells looking west | |
| Nickname(s): The Dells, The Waterpark Capital of the World | |
 Location of Wisconsin Dells in Wisconsin | |
  Wisconsin Dells  Wisconsin Dells | |
| Coordinates: 43°38′15″N 89°46′44″W / 43.6374°N 89.7788°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Counties | |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Renamed | 1931 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| 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 (2020) | |
| • 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 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576900 |
| Website | www |
The Dells area has many indoor and outdoor waterparks, proclaiming itself the "Waterpark Capital of the World". Other attractions include boat tours, golf courses, mini golf, go-kart tracks, water sports, horseback riding, a water ski show, museums, amusement parks, and a casino. Most attractions are located on the Strip, otherwise known as the Wisconsin Dells Parkway. Accommodations range from economical motels to RV parks to chain hotels to themed resorts featuring indoor and outdoor waterparks and other amenities.
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