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Chula Vista Resort is a southwestern-themed waterpark resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The resort is located on the Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of downtown.
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Baraboo–Wisconsin Dells Airport is a public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) northwest of the central business district of Baraboo, in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The airport is located between Baraboo and Lake Delton, Wisconsin, on US 12, and is adjacent to the Ho-Chunk Casino.
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- 1 2 Richmond, Todd (2007-02-05). "Wisconsin's 'Wonder Spot' faces wrecking ball". usatoday.com. Archived from the original on 2007-09-12.
- ↑ "Wonder Spot items moved to State Historical Society". Portage Daily Register. January 14, 2008.[ dead link ]