Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Dells or Kilbourn City is a city in south-central Wisconsin, with a population of 2,942 people as of the 2020 census.^[4] 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.^[7]

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
City
Downtown Wisconsin Dells looking west
Nickname(s):  The Dells, The Waterpark Capital of the World[1]
Location of Wisconsin Dells in Wisconsin
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Coordinates: 43.6374°N 89.7788°W / 43.6374; -89.7788
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Counties	Columbia Sauk Adams Juneau
Founded	1857
Renamed	1931
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
Area [2]
• 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 [3]	909 ft (277 m)
Population  (2020)[4]
• 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.citywd.org

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.