West Allis, near Wisconsin Dells, WI is a city in Milwaukee County with a population of approximately 62,000. West Allis is a nice-sized city that is booming with economy and growth. It's also a city known for great outdoor activities with the Root and Kinnickinnic Rivers flowing right through the city of West Allis.
West Allis is also a city what offers much in the line of entertainment for everyone. The Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee Mile and Wisconsin State Fair are located and held in West Allis. This fair brings in many tourists from miles around, as it is a big affair here. You will also find many popular guests at the Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Another highlight of West Allis is it's closeness to Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Dells is probably one of the biggest and popular vacation spots in Wisconsin, especially in the summer time. They are infamous for their great water parks and amusement parks for families as well as their downtown shopping area in "the Dells". Wisconsin Dells is less than 2 hours from West Allis so many citizens of West Allis travel to the Dells for a day or weekend of fun and adventure.
Many families in Wisconsin move to West Allis because it's close to large cities like Milwaukee yet has the feel of a small town that so many families crave. West Allis has been a city for over 100 years and just keeps getting bigger and better. It's getting bigger in terms of economy and families but hasn't lost that "small town feeling". In 2006, West Allis celebrated its 100th anniversary with a family festival, parade and fireworks.
