Wisconsin Dells is a city located in south-central Wisconsin, with a population of 2,418 as of the 2000 census. Wisconsin Dells is located partially within four counties: Adams County, Columbia County, Juneau County, Sauk County. The city takes its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, a spectacular glacially-formed gorge that features striking sandstone rock formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River. Together with nearby Lake Delton, the city forms an area known as "the Dells," a very popular Midwestern tourist destination, and becoming one of the United States top family destinations. Yearly, the Dells area boasts an estimated 5 million annual visitors.

With 18 indoor waterparks and 3 outdoor waterparks in the Dells area, Wisconsin Dells proclaims itself as the "Waterpark Capital of the World,". It is home to the largest outdoor waterpark in the U.S., Noah's Ark. It has over 70 acres of waterslides. The Dells is also home to the nation's largest Indoor Waterpark resorts, the Kalahari Resort, the Great Wolf Lodge and the Wilderness. Kalahari's indoor waterpark features of waterpark space. Some other attractions in "the Dells" include the Dells Boat Tours, Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, many golf courses, mini golf, go-karts, water sports, horseback riding, the Tommy Bartlett Thrill Show, the Ho-Chunk Casino and many other places of interest. 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, and to themed resorts featuring indoor and outdoor waterparks and other amenities.