Aureus Medical has a long standing reputation for staffing the state of Wisconsin for all healthcare modalities. From your small local hospitals to community hospitals to large teaching & level 1 trauma centers, Aureus has something for everyone. But, where is Wisconsin? What is there to do in Wisconsin? Why would I want to travel to Wisconsin? Let me answer these questions for you and provide you with some little known information about this gorgeous state.
State of Wisconsin Statistics
- Located in the Northern Central part of the United States, bordered by Minnesota to the West, Illinois to the South, and Lake Michigan to the East
- State population: 3 million
- Largest city: Milwaukee
- Land area: 34.8 million acres
- Water area: 1.13 Million Acres
- State parks: 60,570 acres
- Length: 320 miles
- Width: 295 miles
- Largest inland lake: Lake Winnebago – 30 miles long, 10 miles wide
- Deepest inland lake: Green Lake – 236 feet at the deepest point
There are always plenty of activities available for everyone that continues throughout the year. Choose from adventures like exploring lakes, parks, waterfalls, and attending professional sporting games. Below are a few fun facts and activities that one might want to add to their bucket list while traveling in the state.
- It’s known as the Water Park Capital of the World. In Wisconsin Dells, where indoor water parks were pioneered, you will be able to visit the largest concentration of outdoor & indoor water parks on the planet.
- Visit Monroe, which is the Swiss Cheese Capital of the World.
- Milwaukee is host to one of the nation’s largest music festivals, Summerfest.
- Visit Sturgeon Bay, the Shipbuilding Capital of the Great Lakes.
- Explore Sheboygan which is known as the Bratwurst Capital of the World.
- Wisconsin snowmobile trails total 15,210 miles of signed & groomed snow highways.
If these few facts haven’t sold you on taking a trip up to the Cheese & Dairy State, talk with one of our experienced Wisconsin Account Managers! We can help guide and suggest areas within the state along with activities that will help to make your visit a memorable one. Best of luck with your travel adventures! #happytravels
Lee Kortus serves as a Senior Team Lead with the Aureus Medical Group Cardiopulmonary & Other Allied Health division.
References:
https://www.50states.com/facts/wisconsin.htm
https://www.travelwisconsin.com/trip-ideas/fall-getaways
https://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-water-parks.htm