Don'ts of Wisconsin - From Cheesehead Lake Lingo to FIBs & More!

From Door County to Milwaukee to the Dells there is so much to see and enjoy in Wisconsin. This video gives you the best advice for the do's and don'ts of visiting Wisconsin, especially if you are a FIB. So from squeeky cheesecurds to local treats and bugs that will eat you alive, here are what not to do in Wisconsin.
Filmed in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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[MyBAR]

Lmao "Fellow Illinois Buddies" that is definitely what FIB stands for 😂

[CrystalFrancksen]

Wisconsinite here feeling the need to clarify looking for the cheese curd "squeak" because this refers to freshly made curds that you buy at the creamery or a cheese store that has them delivered fresh that day. The amazing curds you're looking for at bars, restaurants and supper clubs are the deep fried variety. You'll find a huge range of breading methods and dipping sauces to enjoy, but this melty cheese is not intended to squeak.

[ericaschmerica]

Sundays in the fall in Wisconsin are a great time to go grocery shopping!! If you’re not into football you’ll have the whole store to yourself

[patriciateague]

I'm originally from Illinois but have lived in Wisconsin since 1985. Your review of Wisconsin is very accurate. It has been a great place to live and raise a family.

[thedevilandhertrumpets]

This is accurate. I love WI. The driving is so scenic, and it’s just another world.

[alexmlinar]

Native Minneapolitan here, 60 years old. Have had much experience with the western part of WI, the more rural, lake cabin part. Have always felt people from Wisconsin are friendlier than Minnesotans. One of my son-in-laws is from Holcomb, north-central farm country. One of the nicest, friendliest people I’ve ever known. So are his parents and sisters.

[lindyd]

We love our butter! According to state law, real butter must be used by any establishment in Wisconsin serving food. Margarine cannot be used unless specifically requested by a customer.

[owdeezstrauz]

Culver's is not only a great fast food restaurant, it's just a fantastic place to eat.

[joanng]

Thanks Mark for your lovely review of my home state. So accurate in your descriptions of the dairy land. One tip I’d like to share about cheese curds is that if they do not squeak when you bite into them, just pop them in the microwave for literally a few seconds and you will have them squeaking once again. 😁

[LillerK]

I’m from Milwaukee born and raised, LOVED watching this! You represented my state well 🩷 my one addition would be if you’re in Milwaukee in the summertime, don’t miss out on all the cool and quirky festivals that are just about every weekend! We have our cultural festivals from June until September! I also waitressed at a supper club, you will have the BEST steak of your life I promise you

[mattreynebeau]

This is so accurate. Greetings from Wisconsin! I've been binge-watching all of your "don'ts" for Europe from the last 10 years as I'm getting ready to leave next week!! Crazy that you came out with a wisco travel video literally days before I leave here, love it!

[packerbrewerbuck]

As someone who's lived my entire life in the Milwaukee area, I think Wisconsin has the widest selection of different things to do year round. The same lakes you boat, swim and fish on in the summer you can come back 6 months later for ice fishing, hockey and snowmobiling. Almost all of our ski hills in the summer turn into mountain biking trails or even concert venues (Alpine Valley). There's something going on every single week in Milwaukee between all the festivals that take place at the Summerfest grounds and State Fair grounds not to mention all the sporting events statewide, Harley-Davidson events, auto racing at Road America and even Nascar returning now to the Milwaukee Mile. And it's only a 90 minute drive in any direction to Madison, Green Bay or Chicago. Wouldn't want to live anywhere else!

[mrs]

USINGER'S world famous milwaukee sausage since 1880 who else is with me?

[HieronymousLex]

This is so accurate and well-done that it’s making me feel bad for not knowing more about Illinois as a Wisconsinite. You’re definitely an honorary wisconsinite and I can tell you understand and appreciate us and our state. So I’m going to make an effort to learn some of the history and culture of Illinois

[pattieodonnell]

My half-sister, who grew up in Wisconsin, dragged me to a Culver's in Arkansas of all places. Turns out she and the manager were from the same suburban town near Milwaukee. He was ridiculously friendly, and the food was great. I can see why they love Culvers

[sharonrossow]

I’ve lived in Wisconsin my whole life.
1) I’ve never had a cheese curd in my entire life
2) service at restaurants is actually very good in Wisconsin.
3) yes, you will see a lot of dead deer at the side of the interstate in the fall season
4) yes, absolutely do not miss Door County. It’s good in the summer, and also excellent in the fall when the leaves are in full bloom.
4) the FIB thing is overblown. They may joke to you about the Bears.
5) Packer Sunday is a priority. If you can manage to get to Lambeau Field that’s great.
6) Scandinavian is MN. In Wisconsin it’s German and Polish.
5) Lots of micro breweries
6) Brandy Old Fashion at a supper club, is a yes.
7) Wisconsin is Midwest nice. They’ll talk about their family. You’ll learn the name of their kids.

[mjfletch]

Don't miss out on eating at bars and supper clubs in Wisconsin. My family have always been pizza snobs and we thought we knew pizza growing up in Chicago. My Wisconsin cousins took us to a bar in Boulder Junction that served the best pizza I've ever had. It was just some nondescript bar you would drive past without thinking twice about. Every time I went to northern Wisconsin after that, I insisted we have pizza at that bar. Watch out for the deer when you're driving between dusk and dawn.

[tomahawk]

Bubbler is a term used mostly on the east side of the state, Milwaukee, Racine, and further north along Lake Michigan. Pretty rare to hear bubbler used on the west side of the state

[alexlindquist]

Yes to everything! As a FIB who goes to Wisconsin all the time, my favorite supper club is Toby's in Madison, it's been around for 100 years and they do a bluegill fish fry! The Northwoods is a cool area because it's almost like a time capsule stuck in the 1950s. The New Glarus brewery is awesome to check out because you can take a free tour and it is built like a Swiss village on top of a hill, and the town itself is full of Swiss architecture. The House on the Rock is also absolutely bonkers and probably the strangest place I've ever visited. Anyhoo, I'm just gushing about Wisconsin, great video as always sir!

[kbittorf]

Great video! The definition of a Wisconsin town is a bar, church, and possibly a small grocery store. The German influence here typically finds a tavern on every street corner! I never realized this until visiting Florida for the first time and discovered that taverns/bars were few and far between. It’s simply second nature here to go to a tavern.