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Get to Know the Dells - Wisconsin Dells Area InformationWant some facts about the Wisconsin Dells area? We've got them right here. Size of CommunityWisconsin Dells, as a destination, is comprised primarily of the City of Wisconsin Dells and the Village of Lake Delton. Totaling just over 19 square miles, this destination has 5,184 permanent residents, but can host over 50,000 guests per day. Visitor CountThe Dells welcomes approximately 3 million visitors annually. During peak periods, it hosts 55,000 visitors per day. Economic ImpactTravel expenditures in 2008 topped the $1 billion mark for the second year. The exact total was $1,069,906,000, an increase of 3.9% from the year prior. Waterpark StatisticsThere are more than 20 indoor and outdoor waterparks and 200+ waterslides, requiring approximately 16 million gallons of water. Room ChoicesWisconsin Dells has more hotel rooms than any other city in the state, at just over 8,000. There are also 18 campgrounds with 2,780 sites. Convention SpaceWith nearly 400,000 total square feet of meeting space, the community hosts everything from large conventions to business retreats. Sports ArenasA new sports arena with seating for 10,000 has been built at the Chula Vista Resort. There is also the JustAgame indoor fieldhouse and Poppy Waterman Ice Arena. RestaurantsFoodies delight in the 80+ choices, from classic steakhouses to vegetarian to ethnic. Average TemperatureIn the spring, temperatures average 45 degrees. In summer the average temperature is 73 degrees, although temperatures can reach into the 90's or even close to 100. In fall, the temperature cools to about 50 degrees. Winter temperatures hover around the 20 degree mark, sometimes dropping below zero, with annual snowfall averaging 30 inches. Inside the waterparks, it's always a balmy 85 degrees. Driving DistancesWisconsin Dells is centrally located in the Midwest - putting you at the center of everything. Mileage from major cities:
Nearest AirportsThere are airports in Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis. By car, take Interstate 90/94. Greyhound and Amtrak also have service to the area. Emergency Numbers:
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