Wisconsin, famously known as “America’s Dairyland,” produces over 600 varieties of cheese and grows the vast majority of the nation’s cranberries. It is also home to incredible cultural and geographic quirks, from iconic music festivals to fascinating historical “firsts.” The QWERTY Keyboard: The standard QWERTY keyboard layout used on your computer was invented in Wisconsin and created by a local Milwaukee newspaper editor. Ice Cream Sundae Birthplace: The very first ice cream sundae was reportedly served in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in 1881 when a customer asked for chocolate syrup over a scoop of ice cream. World’s Largest Music Festival: Milwaukee hosts Summerfest, a massive event drawing nearly a million attendees that holds a Guinness World Record as the world’s largest music festival.
Some beautiful old barns along a winding road in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin.
Aerial view of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Downtown Madison with the State Capitol, Wisconsin, USA at dusk.
Aerial view from Apple Blossom Overlook Park showing rolling green hills and farmland at sunset with golden light over the rural Wisconsin landscape.
