Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau : Interactive Quiz

Wed, Sep 8, 2010
Visitor Information : Interactive Quiz

Although most people think I'm named after a reindeer, I actually was named for the first male child born in the town. I'm 153 years old this year and famous for my cheese factory. What town am I? (Hint: See Area Communities)
a. Grand Rapids
b. Nekoosa
c. Rudolph
d. Vesper
Good thing Native Americans found me first because the English translation of my name is mouthful: "lake of the land of the pines"try saying that ten times fast! Don't get a mouthful of water when you visit me in South Wood County Park to swim and play! What lake am I? (Hint: See Campgrounds)
a. Lake Wazeecha
b. Lake Nepco
c. Lake Arrowhead
d. Lake Sherwood
Tick, tock, tick, tockI spend my hours downtown by the great Wisconsin River. I exist to honor some of Wisconsin Rapids' earliest citizens for all their hard work in building such a wonderful community! What landmark am I? (Hint: See Points of Interest)
a. Pittsville Water Tower
b. Memorial Clock Tower
c. Robinson Park Historical Marker
d. Gazebo on W. Grand Ave.
What a yummy way to learn! The only cranberry science class in the United States is located here. What town am I? (Hint: See Cranberry Highway)
a. Nekoosa
b. Rome
c. Wisconsin Rapids
d. Pittsville
I'm no ugly duckling! The 14-mile stretch of road called the Trumpeter Auto Trail is named after me. What type of bird am I? (Hint: See Scenic Drives)
a. Sandhill Crane
b. Trumpeter Swan
c. Mallard Duck
d. Whooping Crane
We named many of the lakes and rivers around the Wisconsin Rapids area long, long ago when we made our living off of animals and helped keep people warm by providing material to make coats! Who are we? (Hint: See Area History)
a. Lumberjacks
b. Teachers
c. Cheese Makers
d. Fur Traders
I am one of two cities that joined together to form Wisconsin Rapids. There is a city in Michigan with the same name as me, and sometimes the post office would send my mail to Michigan by accident! What's my name? (Hint: See FAQs)
a. Grand Rapids
b. Babcock
c. Kellner
d. Cranmoor
I was a papermaker and banker in Wisconsin Rapids back in the early 1900's. I built the mansion that now houses our county's historical museum. Who am I? (Hint: See Arts & Culture)
a. John Alexander
b. Abraham Lincoln
c. George Mead
d. Isaac P. Witter
Thanks to trees, I am made to help you do your homework! Wisconsin Rapids is home to a large factory where one sheet of this product can be made in just 20 seconds! What product am I? (Hint: See Guided Tours)
a. Glue
b. Paper
c. Pencils
d. Crayons
There's a memorial in Wisconsin Rapids that honors the brave men and women who ride around in big, red trucks and help people. What is the memorial called? (Hint: See Attractions)
a. Wisconsin Rapids Water Tower
b. Korean War Memorial
c. Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial
d. Riverside Park
I'm the mighty river that flows through Wisconsin Rapids. I'm known as the lifeline of the area since I provide energy, recreation, and industrial help! What river am I? (Hint: See Area History)
a. Mississippi River
b. Wisconsin River
c. Wolf River
d. Amazon River
I'm one of three fruits native to North America. I'm bright red and grow all over Wood County! What fruit am I? (Hint: See Cranberry Facts)
a. Strawberries
b. Apples
c. Raspberries
d. Cranberries