Pros and Cons of Living in Wisconsin

Why should you live in or visit Wisconsin? This week Blake gives pros for living in Wisconsin and Cons for living in Wisconsin. FTAMT # 065

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[scottfeuerhammer]

As a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, I have to correct a couple things, because people from other states automatically don't want to come here because of these biases. It typically only snows from November 15 to April 1 on average. But, our "awesome summmer" (it is, best summer in the U.S.) is from Memorial day to September 15. Also the newer waterpark resorts are mostly indoors, so you can play year round. Kalahari, The Wilderness, The Great Wolf Lodge and at least one more who I can picture, but forgot the name are predominantly indoors. Mt. Olympus is 50/50, so it's still open in the winter. Noah's Ark and Family Land are exclusively outdoors so I think they're only open like May 15 to September 30.

[cmdreffietrinket]

I am expecting to move to Wisconsin this year, from the UK, once travel restrictions are lifted. I like cheese and beer. 👍

[jennifergross]

You glossed over the natural beauty of Wisconsin. Wis has lots of rivers and lakes to have fun on in the summer. There are tons of ethnic and music festivals in the sumner. In Oshkosh, EEA. Miles and miles of beautiful woods and forests in northern Wisconsin. Excellent state parks that you can camp at. Last but not least, our wonderful and cute Wisconsin accent!

[badguy]

But...In saying "Wisconsin doesn't have any big state DOES? Go to Arizona...and look at the Grand Canyon? Hey..after 5 minutes you say: "Let's go HOME!". Alright, Florida...Disney World! OK. But you can spend several days at the Dells, too, and have just as much fun, at MUCH less cost! And I've been to Cape Cod. They say: "Door County is the Cape Cod of the Middle West". I say: "Cape Code is the Door County of the East Coast". (And I'm FROM Chicago! But I've been living in Wisconsin (Undercover, of course) for MOST of the last 50 years.)

[littlecozynook]

That was great! Thanks for the breakdown. We're thinking of moving to WI but im Terrified of the cold!!! We're currently in Sunny CA.

[laylow]

I love my Cabin on a small lake in Northwest Wisconsin. It’s an Awesome and Rewarding Treasure in my Life. I will never give it up.

[andrewrai]

I've lived in NYC my whole life and plan to move to Wisconsin after I graduate law school. I want to get away from the cosmopolitan hustle and bustle of NYC and live a nice cozy quiet life in small town Wisconsin. I take farm fields for Times square any day!

[mitchellb]

this was fun, I company agree with everything and love that you included a little bit of FIB ripping.

[Pips_stars]

In the fifth grade it has gotten so cold that kids had so missed too many days of school and had had to add extra five minutes onto the school day to make up for all the days we’ve missed

[MrGenXer]

Thanks! I'm moving to Oshkosh. I love beer and hiking so it might be my thing.

[docholiday]

I’m from Necedah, a transplant from Detroit. Been here over 30 years. Love the Dells! And castle rock lake.

[georgetowers]

Is whitewater a cool place? I plan to go there for university

[rebeccaromero]

I am originally from Wisconsin. Year round, there is ALWAYS something to do! As far as attractions, House On The Rock, Holy Hill, Laura Ingalls Wilder house in Pepin, Cave Of the Mounds, etc. There is so much to see & do in the state! I miss it immensely! There is no place like it in the world! No matter where I may reside, Wisconsin will ALWAYS be home!

[georgefloydspaceshuttlepro]

Pro: cheese is a blood type so you get extra universal donor/receiver combos!

[Somespcial]

I live in Chicago and you're right, people here suck. They just do. So, we decided that we are going to move to Wisconsin in September to get away from the stink. My family has a cabin up in Wisconsin, I love it up there. That said, I'll be sure to brush up on my driving etiquette and leave whatever stink I have accumulated over the years in Chicago, where it belongs. Loved the video!

[johnagen]

I was unaware of any cons! But yes to close to illinoise!

[skelleflame]

Fun fact: Wisconsin Is the only state to be born out of spite. The Wisconsin territory was including about half of northern Minnesota, a bit of northern Illinois, and lastly, the peninsula that Michigan has now.

Illinois firstly takes some land, Wisconsin territory is not that affected. Then there was a “war” between Michigan and Ohio. There was a city on the borderline that they battle over. The battle ended with Ohio winning, leading to “compensation” in the addition of what would be 20% of Wisconsin’s modern territory. This pissed a lot of people off but not to enough extent. Then Minnesota took the land to the north. Wisconsin is pissed at this point and upon hearing that Michigan wanted to expand all along the coastline to Lake Michigan, cutting off all Wisconsin access to the lake, they decided to sign into being an official state to protect our land. We’re fine with everyone now but our relationship with Michigan is odd. It’s like flipping someone off and fist bumping immediately after.

[cheryljune]

The con about no big attraction is actually a pro to me because less crowds and tourists

[mikeprzlomski]

If your a snowmobiler you love the winter !

[HAYLEYisAWESOME]

I want to move here! Whats the best affordable safe city for kiddos