Here are 11 things you never expected to miss after leaving Wisconsin:
- The unmistakable “squeak” of fresh cheese curds, especially from local favorites like Carr Valley Cheese.
- New Glarus’ Spotted Cow beer, beloved but rarely available outside Wisconsin.
- The friendly Midwestern culture where strangers greet you with a smile or a simple “hello.”
- Friday Fish Fry dinners year-round, complete with rye bread, coleslaw, and potato pancakes.
- The four distinct seasons, including snowy winters and vibrant autumn foliage.
- The spaciousness of grocery stores where you can load up your car freely.
- The comforting smell of farmland in summer, a sensory memory for many Wisconsinites.
- The local accent and unique words like “bubbler” for a drinking fountain.
- The availability of great local beer and supper clubs where bartenders know how to make a proper brandy old fashioned.
- Access to lakes and rivers for fishing, boating, and ice fishing.
- The sunsets over varied terrain—from farmland to lakes to glacial formations—that you don’t find everywhere else.
These iconic elements of Wisconsin life create a deep sense of home and nostalgia for those who move away.
SOURCES
(https://www.businessinsider.com/midwest-nyc-differences-2023-1)(https://www.reddit.com/r/wisconsin/comments/17rrppk/if_youre_from_wi_but_living_elsewhere_what_do_you/)(https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/state-pride/wisconsin/wi-moved-away-miss)(https://matadornetwork.com/life/13-things-youll-miss-leave-wisconsin/)
(https://creativeandambitious.com/11-things-youd-miss-moving-from-wisconsin-to-scotland/)
