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Where is Wisconsin Dells located?

Wisconsin Dells is centrally located in the southern half of the state.  Right in the middle of Wisconsin’s Heartland, we are just about 50 miles north of Madison and 115 miles northwest of Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Dells Area Information

The City of Wisconsin Dells, together with the Village of Lake Delton, comprises the popular tourist destination known as the Wisconsin Dells area.  According to the Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau’s 2004-2005 Annual Report, an estimated five million visit the Dells area, annually.  The Wisconsin Dells area is home to just over 5,000 permanent residents.

Wisconsin Dells Tax Info

There is an 11.5% tax on all lodging accommodations and a 6.5% sales tax rate in the Wisconsin Dells.

Closest Airports to Wisconsin Dells

The closest airports to Wisconsin Dells are Dane County Regional Airport, located in Madison, WI, and General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, WI.

Travel Distances

Madison, WI:  53 miles

Milwaukee, WI:  116 miles

Green Bay, WI:  130 miles

Chicago, IL:  188 miles

Minneapolis, MN:  233 miles

Des Moines, IA:  315 miles

St. Louis, MO:  417 miles