Southwest Wisconsin
The region of Southwest Wisconsin is in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Wisconsin.Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Madison and La Crosse.
Madison
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Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. As the anchor of the Greater Madison Area, it is home to the University of Wisconsin — Madison, one of the premier universities in the United States.
La Crosse
La Crosse is a city in the Coulee Region of Southwest Wisconsin on the Mississippi River. It is the county seat of La Crosse County. It's nestled between the river and picturesque bluffs that rise behind it.
Janesville
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Janesville is a city in Wisconsin with agricultural and manufacturing roots that, in its heyday, boasted GM and Parker Pen plants, and is known as "Wisconsin's Park Place" with the highest urban acreage of parkland per capita in Wisconsin.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Greater Madison Area and Baraboo River Valley.
Greater Madison Area
The Greater Madison Area is a group of counties anchored by the City of Madison in Southwest Wisconsin. It includes Dane, Jefferson, Dodge and Columbia counties.
Baraboo River Valley
The Baraboo River Valley is a region in Southwest Wisconsin comprised of Sauk and Juneau Counties. The region is anchored by Baraboo and centered around the Baraboo River, a tributary of the Wisconsin River.
Southern Wisconsin River Valley
The Southern Wisconsin River Valley is a region of five counties in extreme Southwest Wisconsin along the Wisconsin River. Comprised mostly of rural communities, the area is part of the greater Driftless Area and is noted for its natural beauty and small town charm.
Rock County
Rock County is a county in Southwest Wisconsin. It is the ninth largest county in terms of population and is known primarily for the cities of Janesville and Beloit.
Coulee Region
The Coulee Region is a common local named for La Crosse, WI and its surrounding area in Southwest Wisconsin. It includes the entirety of La Crosse, Vernon and Monroe Counties and sometimes portions of Northwest Wisconsin including Trempealeau and Jackson Counties.
Green County
Green County is a rural county located in Southwest Wisconsin. It is known regionally for being the home of the New Glarus and Minhas Craft Breweries. The area was originally settled by Swiss immigrants, giving the County a distinct number of unique Swiss cultural influences.
Beaver Dam
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Beaver Dam is a city of 17,000 people in Dodge County of Southwest Wisconsin. The city was named for an old beaver dam located in a stream flowing into Beaver Dam River.
Southwest Wisconsin
- Location: Wisconsin, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude of center
43.25° or 43° 15′ northLongitude of center
-89.93° or 89° 55′ 48″ westWikidata ID
Q14234813
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In Other Languages
From Italian to Vietnamese—“Southwest Wisconsin” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Wisconsin sudoccidentale”
- Vietnamese: “Tây Nam Wisconsin”
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