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

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

DEFINITELY 😉

@martensjd

10 ай бұрын

Umm, no. The clean version is "foolish Illinois boy." Foolish is often replaced by something like fornication. Boy is often replaced with a word for a male dog.

@thelostant

10 ай бұрын

My favorite is FISH-TAB. Hint TAB equals towing a boat

@timmmahhhh

10 ай бұрын

If you didn't understand Mark's description of the B word I'll give you a cultural reference: Oh my God, they killed Kenny! You ........!

@TheSirjull891

10 ай бұрын

If you are going to see the fall leaves, go to the apostle islands!!!

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.

@mathewfullerton8577

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for mentioning this! I was checking to see if someone said it. I am an Iowan but I have been going to Wisconsin my entire life (raised less than 2 hours from Wisconsin) multiple times a year. Also attended UW-Madison for a semester. Weirdly, the only area I have not been to is Milwaukee. And it's not high on my list. But love Port Washington just south of it. Door County in the fall when the leaves are changing is gorgeous. Minocqua and St. Germaine area down to Dodgeville and Governor Dodge State Park, all wonderful. And Gays Mills during apple season ❤.

@nocursewm2938

9 ай бұрын

Exactly, I was gonna say that because they showed deep-fried cheese curds when they mentioned squeaky cheese curds.

@Omegatonboom

9 ай бұрын

This guy really nailed it all I really appreciate this video

@robertaw3204

9 ай бұрын

The best place to buy fresh squeaky cheese curds is the farmers market located in Madison, Green Bay etc. There are many lakes and rivers in Wisconsin other than the Geneva lake, do your research and you’ll be surprised.

@purplevampireanime

9 ай бұрын

i came to say the same heheh

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

@gorgo4910

14 күн бұрын

💯

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

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.

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Now this is a law that should be everywhere 😀

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.

@SewHappy061

9 ай бұрын

100% Wisconsin here. Agree. I come from a Scandinavian-Norwegian background, but my ancestors were more in the Lacrosse area. More of my relatives are from MN. Also agree about the FIB thing. It's not really a thing. We welcome everyone. Cheesecurds? yeah, maybe 5 times in my long lifetime. lol, but I do enjoy a good quality cheese, BOF in supper clubs- the best, although I've had some bad cheap made ones (not muddled) too. haha.

@Botoburst

8 ай бұрын

Ironically the northern part of Door County was settled by Scandinavians and Belgians.

@gorgo4910

14 күн бұрын

Just eat a cheesecurd already.

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

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

I am hoping to get up to milwaukee (this winter) to film so i hope i can make you proud

@m.w.6526

10 ай бұрын

@@woltersworld there are plenty of hidden gems in milwaukee. It is best to go during the summer/fall months. Spring and winter in milwaukee is usually very gray and depressing..

@ae744

9 ай бұрын

@woltersworld hey there, definitely check out the smaller, local owned restaurants outside of downtown. There are some amazing places for burgers- Rollies, Mazos. You can skip sollys unless you want tonwat a Ton of butter on your burger. Kopps burgers are just ok. Def eat the custard at kopps and Leon's. Check out lakefront brewery and eat the curds. For german food- check out kegel inn. Maders is beautiful, go for lunch. It's very pricey, but atmosphere is cool. Have appetizers and some german beer. Watch out for insane drivers, red light runners especially, and DO NOT DRIVE A HYUNDAI OR KIA. Enjoy!

@ae744

9 ай бұрын

Check out skating at red arrow park, and check out Brady Street, local coffee shops are excellent here, Farwell and north are fun and close by to brady. The milwaukee museum, and the art museum are great in winter.

@MC-pb2hn

Ай бұрын

Flatlander, born and raised (except for a few grade school years in Lake Geneva! This video is a joke! (And no, never heard of "bubbler")

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.

@johnlawfourtyfyve

9 ай бұрын

Except Madison which is full of Democrats & Communists (Same thing)

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

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

@BrianKapellusch

Ай бұрын

My only problem with culver's are that their cheese curds are trash

@MC-pb2hn

Ай бұрын

Culver's is horrid!

@owdeezstrauz

Ай бұрын

@@MC-pb2hn Not in Wisconsin. You must have a schitty Culver's.

@keeganretzlaff6582

Ай бұрын

Hard disagree. Very bland food. Not something I'd want to represent wisconsin.

@dacrosber

4 күн бұрын

@@BrianKapelluschNo they aren’t lol 😂 Maybe if you aren’t in the state then your location sucks but any Culver’s I’ve been to in Wisconsin or Minnesota has been great…

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. 😁

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!

@hectorsmommy1717

9 ай бұрын

In 2015 I had the pleasure of going up to the Apostle Islands twice. Within a 5 month period, I was hiking the ice caves along the shore and later kayaking the islands. That was the last year the caves froze over enough to allow people. Who knows if it will happen again.

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.

@Omegatonboom

9 ай бұрын

I don't know why it's cool to meet somebody who's probably within a hundred miles of me on the internet. There is the whole world yet I'm talking to a guy who probably grew up a hundred miles within where I did. I love the internet.

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

@yeesh9215

9 ай бұрын

The original bubbler is a pipe coming up inside a cement bowl with a mouthpiece. The water was always on & would just bubble on top for you to take a drink. Had one at our neighborhood park back in the 50/60's. Racine

@bekkifromwisconsin

9 ай бұрын

Agree with you

@jimfuchs8206

6 ай бұрын

I grew up i LaCrosse and we all called it a bubbler.

@heather8307

Ай бұрын

😂 not hardly unless Steven’s Point is considered east

@gomogo2000

Ай бұрын

West Allis here! So true!! 😊💧

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.

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Yep. Have that one in the video :) supper clubs for sure.

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

@6O8gamer07

10 ай бұрын

Amazing Glizzies!! 😂

@andrewschliewe6392

15 күн бұрын

Who else would do TV commercials in German with English subtitles in the late 1970s early 1980s?

@EmzNotBroken1972

9 күн бұрын

Nope, Johnsonville!

@ronv6637

15 сағат бұрын

Klements right down the street

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!

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Have a great trip! Hope the europe videos can help a bit! Travel hugs!

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

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.

@WolfandCatUnite

10 ай бұрын

yes

@forgetnumberone3335

7 ай бұрын

As a Wisconsinite I’m always surprised by the lack of bars and beer options when I visit other states. Then i remember we’re kind of the outlier lol.

@seththomas9105

2 ай бұрын

About the same in Iowa.

@TheOfficialABHS

23 күн бұрын

Who needs a church to have a town? I have driven through many small towns in northern WI (North of Hwy 8) that might have two or three bars and a gas station. You can usually get bait at any of them.

It's so odd. I lived in Minnesota for years and people were polite and, at best, distantly friendly. I moved to Wisconsin and people are FRIENDLY. I love it because I grew up in Washington State and people there are very friendly as well. It's so nice here, truly. Also you forgot to mention the TRUE Northern Wisconsin: Those small towns nestled along Lake Superior. Kind of part Wisconsin and part Upper Peninsula of Michigan, neighbors with two Native American Reservations, lots of wildlife and quirkiness up here.

Fall is honestly so beautiful here, thank you for mentioning that!

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!

@jayb33

10 ай бұрын

I live in Madison just a mile or so south of Toby's Supper Club but have never actually eaten there. Every time we drive by, there is a humongous line of cars and people out front. It must be all you FIB's 😉 Maybe someday we'll have the place to ourselves. 😀

@alexlindquist2986

10 ай бұрын

@@jayb33 Hahahaha! If you get there right as they open up, then you'll be able to find a spot. Honestly that's the only way I've ever been able to get a spot, unless you go by yourself and sit at the bar later when the crowd dies down. A heads up if you get there right away, you can't order food for an hour or two. It's a good time to have a few old fashioneds and just relax. Hopefully you can make it there, I promise I do everything not to act like a FIB when I visit 😉

@erics607

10 ай бұрын

House on the Rock is definitely a must see IMO. For me I find it difficult to explain it to someone that has never been there before. It's one of the coolest things I've ever seen, but also one of the weirdest places I've ever seen, and there's so much stuff there that it's kind of sensory overload.

@alexlindquist2986

10 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, you definitely feel drained afterwards. Totally hit it on the head that it's just something to experience that can't be explained! @@erics607

@lizzroth8134

10 ай бұрын

Toby's is an EXPERIENCE! Even if it's busy, you end up being completely entertained chatting and laughing with the many other people who are there waiting. And somehow, the staff are able to keep the drinks flowing. If one is not in the mood to stand and/or sit with chatty strangers for an hour or so while waiting for a table, I wouldn't recommend going when it's busy. Definitely, get there 10-15 minutes before they open. 😊 It is a great time, though!

Wisconsinite here. Lived here all my life in Green Bay, Madison. 'Stallis, Manitowoc, and Two Rivers. Never heard any other local call it a stop and go light. I hear rumors about it being known as a stop and go light but I always hear either light or stop light

Great video, I think you would love the driftless area along the Mississippi. Very pretty drive going from Prairie Du Chien up to Pepin. Lots of organic farms and food near Viroqua.

@terriz7791

9 ай бұрын

Go through La Crosse. It’s gorgeous here

@TheRagratus

9 ай бұрын

Coon Valley here.

@TheOfficialABHS

23 күн бұрын

Head south to Shullsburg, Platteville, and Potosi. That, to me, is beautiful.

63 years in WI some of your lingo you talk about I never heard of once!

I am from Kenosha, and since we are right on the border we not only have FIBs visiting all the time, but quite a few have moved here. A tip for great food in the summer: check out church festivals! There is one almost every weekend and the majority of them feature ethnic foods, including Italian, Polish, German, and Lithuanian. Neighboring communities have Serbian, Greek, and more.

@gregpierquet5818

9 ай бұрын

Don't forget the FIBWAB's. "With A Boat"

Born and raised in Illinois, living in Wisconsin for several years now. Lake Geneva is overrun with FIBs. To me it is a tourist trap. Mid and northern Wisconsin are the real deal. Try those areas for wonderful food, lakes and people!!❤ l enjoy your family posts on your travels. I'm returning to Italy and. France for three months next spring and have been rewatching many of your posts. (Your boys are growing so quickly!)! 😊

@VinKohl

9 ай бұрын

Shhhh...don't tell them how awesome Northern Wisconsin is, we're trying to keep that a secret!

@johnlawfourtyfyve

9 ай бұрын

The current, crooked Illinois governor has a mansion on Lake Geneva.

@jonathanmosher72

9 ай бұрын

90% of Northern Wisconsin Lake front has been owned by FIB's for 60 years. You're a FIB and the rest of Wisconsin is inbred with FIB'S 😂😂😂

@gomogo2000

Ай бұрын

IKR?!?! I'm not sure why he taped a Wisconsin video in Lake Geneva...owned by FIBs. I call the area Willinois...basically Lake Geneva and down.

@user-zo6zp8xu3t

8 күн бұрын

Yeah, mosquitoes are GREAT! and so are deer flies and ticks that carry lyme disease.

Nice to see at 4:30 on US151 near Beaver Dam a Culver's barn. But what's with Jocelyn wearing a Washington jersey at a Packer game?!?! There is a strong Scandinavian influence in Door County, but much of Wisconsin has a German heritage (think beer). And Milwaukee celebrates our variety of cultures with Irish Fest, Polish Fest, Dragon Boat Festival, Nineteenth Celebration, etc. Well done video.

Born and raised in southwest WI. Best cold squeaky cheese curds are Westby Cooperative and don’t forget to hit a bar and grill for fried cheese curds with ranch for dipping, of course! Thanks for the great video!

@chuckgoodman3828

10 ай бұрын

Cold cheese curds don’t squeak, they must be room temperature to squeak!

As a Wisconsin local i would be more than happy to explain where something is and how long it takes

Don't miss an opportunity to drive a "Rustic Road". The most scenic routes in WI. Worth the extra time. Scenic, quiet and usually containing a suprise sight or shop.

After moving back to Milwaukee, my in-laws from Atlanta's first visit. They said to take them to a restaurant to show them Milwaukee. I took them to Serb Hall for a Friday Fish Fry! The old school one where we walked through the bowling ally to get to the banquet hall. Not at all what they expected. My M-inlaw contacted me shortly after getting back to work at the hospital she worked at in Atlanta. A fellow nurse said she was from Milwaukee and that next time my M-inlw went I needed to take her to Serb Hall! Blew her mind!

I think this is your most enthusiastic "dont" video. Your love for Wisconsin, its people and all things Wisconsin really shines through. Im sold. Would love to visit. That hot dog looked awesome!

Mark spot on! Also, FIBs generally refer to suburban Chicagoland folks, even if the moniker is referring to all of Illinois. I don’t think when someone says they're from Kankakee or Peoria we Wisconsinites think FIB. It's the snotty Karens and Kyles who come here from a Chicago suburbs, "Something Grove," and either boss people around or condescend to the locals.

@wsue1038

21 күн бұрын

#1… Whaaaaaaaaaaaat?

@nickmasino

10 күн бұрын

That's a gross generalization.

@SpotofTeaGirl

10 күн бұрын

@@nickmasino 🤣🤣🤣 I take it you're from suburban Chicago. And your crybaby comment tells everyone that you're definitely a FIB. Anyway, what's the gross generalization? I was explaining what FIB referred to, not *my* opinion of *all* Chicago suburbanites.

Really great video! One other thing to keep in mind it that depending on what part of Wisconsin you’re in the environment is really different, southern Wisconsin has a lot of farmlands, south west is the driftless region and has absolutely the most beautiful bluffs and Northern Wisconsin is truly the north woods, it’s also where you’re going to find most of your lakes. I’d say you’re not truly in the north until you pass Wausau at least maybe even Merrill

@dacrosber

4 күн бұрын

I always consider Wausau the start of the Northwoods

Love Door County. Loved being a FIB. Now we are living in Tennessee but it is worth the drive. Love DC weather.

Good morning from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Your video was a great video for non Wisconsin tourist's. The video was right on the money. Two common Wisconsin talk is..."Come here once." One of the best is...ask someone if they ever drank Spotted Cow beer or food or whatever and they may say. yes, I've had a "couple two three beers." Great video.

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

I tried to get that couple two three beers t shirt but they didnt have my size which was quite disappointing 😞

Bubblers all the way! And, yes, be nice. It really helps ya out. -from a native. Thanks, Mark, enjoyed it! 🧀❤😎☀️

Overall you did an OK job reviewing my state. You mentioned the areas you FIBs would know. Lake Geneva and Door County. Both fantastically beautiful places. But of course you missed the northern areas like Hayward, Superior and Bayfield. Typical for someone not really familiar with the whole state. The Driftless area of Western Wisconsin along the Mississippi river is truly the most beautiful and overlooked part of the state. If you ever come back you should look into those areas. I do think you deserve gratitude for mentioning that we Wisconsonites will go out of our way to be friendly to you as long as you are also being friendly.

Thank you for highlighting my hometown so beautifully this entire video.

I would also say don’t miss out on the brats! Big German influences here in Wisconsin and we make some of the best brats you’ll ever have. Throw some Kraut on it and MMMM delicious! Also if you order a Bloody Mary don’t be surprised if you get a small glass of beer to go with it. We call it a chaser. Very routine here in Wisconsin. And if you can, hit up a county fair. Nothing better than a Wisconsin county fair imo. But I want to emphasize what was said in the video and ALWAYS ask locals the best places to eat! If you asked me about a great place to get wings I’d tell you about a bar on Main Street in Stoughton lol. It’s almost never the places you hear most about so definitely ask! We love our state and love telling people the best places to enjoy our state!

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

I got the brats in our eats of wisconsin video on our wolters world eats channel. So glad i didnt muss that one

@CrankyBubushka

10 ай бұрын

Do you mean the Viking Brew Haus in Stoughton? The one with the Dragon? Than is awesome.

@6O8gamer07

10 ай бұрын

@@CrankyBubushka That place is also awesome! But the joint a block down called Tailgaters of Stoughton is a hidden gem wing place.

In Australia we call them Bubblers as well.

@m.w.6526

10 ай бұрын

Interesting

@bethjustmann356

10 ай бұрын

Blame the Kohler Company!

@flyjarrett

10 ай бұрын

Good to know!

@qadgopthemercotan

2 ай бұрын

As a native Wisconsonian, thanks for inventing vegemite! It's delicious with aged cheddar on a hard roll!!

@brianna1638

17 күн бұрын

I've loved in Wisconsin my whole life. I've never heard anyone call it that

Orange is the Schneider Truck color too! Legend has it the orange construction barrels are actually Schneider eggs. If you bump into one, a new Schneider truck pops out.

Born and raised just north of Rhinelander. Never once used "bubbler," lol. Also, just called those lights "red light" or "stop light."

Wisconsin has odd names in general... Milwaukee, Pewaukee, Waukesha, Mukwonago, Oconomowoc, Wauwatosa, Sheboygan, Kenosha, Oshkosh, Winneconne... listening to tourists try to pronounce them is always fun

@dawnverbust4135

25 күн бұрын

Don’t forget Kaukauna!!🤣🤣

@TheChemist418

12 күн бұрын

Ashwaubenon is my favorite

While people of Scandanavian ancestry DO make up a significant part of Wisconsin heritage, I think that the majority of what you will find and not understand is going to be of the huge German population. Plus, then there is all the French stuff, but we don't understand that either so don't feel bad. As a Wisconsin native I usually have better luck pronouncing the towns named with a derivative of the local Indian words than the French ones myself.

@angiegaffke4451

10 ай бұрын

@lonewlf7676 Agreed. Northern Wisconsin definitely has a more Scandanavian influence whereas Southern WI is much more German.

@forgetnumberone3335

7 ай бұрын

The French were the first Europeans to settle Wi, hence cities like Fon du Lac, La Crosse, Prairie de Chein, Eau Claire, and even Racine is French. However for whatever reason the French culture and ancestry here is very minimal. From my understanding the French set up fur trade towns but never stuck around enough to truly settle down.

I live just east of Minneapolis in Wisconsin and this is like a whole other world 🤣 apparently I don’t actually live in Wisconsin

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

I will get up your way too. :) being a FIB i am only allowed in Lake Geneva and Door County 😀

@angiegaffke4451

10 ай бұрын

@alexandreafern253 Agreed! I only knew about FIBs and bubblers because I have several friends in Southern WI. Pretty different than NW.

Looks like a fun place to visit Lovely architecture and scenery. Food looks divine, too. Great to see Jocelyn and look forward to seeing more of your videos, now we are on the cusp of Autumn 🍁🍂✨

@erics607

10 ай бұрын

Different areas of the state have their own uniqueness. A city like Madison prides itself on really high end education and being progressive towards the future, as well as being very outdoorsy. Other areas of the state place a big focus on being outdoors, being very artistic, or preserving the historic significance of the area. Some areas have a very high German cultural aspect while other areas have a high Norwegian cultural aspect. Then you go to other areas and it might feel more like a typical American cultural aspect.

You weren't kidding about the deer. I've only lived in Wisconsin for 5 months, tend to be a homebody as a single, remote worker, and even only running to the grocery store once a week or so, I've *still* had like 4 instances of nearly hitting a deer that ran out of the underbrush and leaped in front of my car!

@kman5475

9 ай бұрын

Fun fact, if you hit a deer, you are legally entitled to keep it. Venison all year long? Yes please!

@larryyeadeke2953

9 ай бұрын

@@kman5475 Might as well keep it, good stuff.

Opening the video with an "OPE", I love it haha. OMG, you were literally 20 minutes away from my house when showing the exit signs for Janesville and Milton. I live in Fort Atkinson which is a really cool city to visit if you're up here again. It's a very outdoorsy city that is also really big on preserving the history of the area as well as making everything look quite artistic.

Thanks Mark! Fresh cheese curds are squeaky. Once they’ve been refrigerated the really good squeak goes away.

@mashtatoueful

10 ай бұрын

Nah, cold fresh curds have the same squeak, and they're better. ;)

@chuckgoodman3828

10 ай бұрын

@@mashtatoueful😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Tell me that you have never eaten cheese curds without telling me!

@mashtatoueful

10 ай бұрын

@@chuckgoodman3828 ok boomer

As a lifelong Wisconsinite I must say this was spot on! Great job although as someone who travels between Milwaukee and Chicago a lot I find it funny that you talk about road construction here. We are rookies compared to Illinois.

Great information. Appreciate it

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

As someone who grew up and continues to live on "Geneva Lake" (in Williams Bay), you did a great job getting footage from all around! I recognized most all of the places you chose to film! I kept scanning looking to see if I saw someone I knew or even if I myself could have been in the background! LOL Hope you had a great visit and I'm sure you'll be back since you're right over the boarder!! God Bless! Ope, and tell your folks we said "Hi!"

I love your videos for travel destinations, it’s super funny to hear you talk about my home state. Also super ironic to do the video from Lake Geneva, as the most Illinois filled part of Wisconsin.

Mostly F.I.B.S applies to rude people from Chicago or the Burbs. Wisconsin is my home state and I live right on the Illinois/Wisconsin stateline…straight south of Madison. It’s a wonderful , beautiful state, especially the Driftless region. Don’t forget our wonderful Amish communities….bakeries, bulk food stores, markets, quilt auctions..all Amish . Good review.

This is what living in Wi everyday look for my family and I here in La Crosse Wi. Thank you.

I've been here a little over a year and the driving distances are so true. I'm from NY and close is like a 5 minute drive. Here it can be 1/2 hour to 3 hours and it's considered nothing. And WI drivers ARE the most courteous I've ever seen. Also, Kwik Trip is wonderful! Their fried chicken is to die for and are par with KFC and Popeyes! So far, I'm very happy with my move.

@ahhitskatie9094

6 ай бұрын

Honored to have you here!!

Hey Mark, awesome video

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Tobi

I just came back from Door County. Love it!

My two favorite places in Wisconsin getting real Swiss fondue in New Glarus and especially the huge Barnum and Bailey circus museum in Baraboo.

It’s common a common goodbye saying in Wisco to “watch for deer”. Especially in the fall. 😊

@Sarah_Eva

10 ай бұрын

I forgot that we say this, having been out of the state for over 10 years. 🧀 Cheese head forever!

@kman5475

9 ай бұрын

Yes! It's like "drive safe!", but darker, and slightly less condescending.

Along with FIB is FISHTAB, which stands for...towing a boat. Bubbler is more of a Milwaukee area term. Great video!

My favorite Wolters World video! You made me fall back in love with this quirky state I've called home for 27 years. Funny you mention the weather. My in-laws from MD and NYC came to visit in July a few years back. We had rain and 50 degree weather in JULY! And of course, it was only when my in-laws were in town, haha. Quick plug - Mark's East Side is the best WI supper club. This is not a negotiable opinion. :)

As a current Wisconsin resident and former student of yours, I found this highly entertaining. Everything you said was spot on too.

When we were touring, the "stop and go light" was a blinker at which you stopped and went on.

The best cheese curds will be found at the farmers markets, they will be the freshest. Supper Clubs are a Wisconsin thing, be sure to visit one. They will have fish fry and seafood specials on Fridays (everyone here eats fish on Friday, it’s cultural not religious), and prime rib and steak specials on Thursdays and Saturdays. There are 3 types of old fashions, Sweet, Sour and Press. Me, I like Sweet with Jameson, but try them out and see which you like, either brandy or whisky. Research is hard, but suck it up and buckle down. Ope, almost forgot to mention the culture of alcohol here, 41 of the 50 drunkest counties in America are in Wisconsin. Some would say we need to step up more.

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Awesome comments and helpful tips! You rock!

3:52 oh wow there's a stave church in Door County??? I'll have to look that one up! Also if you are in architecture like Jocelyn and me Don't pass up the chance to see the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Wisconsin is his home state and there are fantastic works such as the Johnson Wax building, and his architecture school and home Taliesin in Spring Green. If you are Francophile Taliesin should be on your bucket list. It's not a cheap tour at $95 but it's worth it and the funds go to preserve the facilities. Our tour guide was a local and she gave a lot of insights about Wright that a student wouldn't have.

@SarahRenz59

10 ай бұрын

That's the Stavkirke on Washington Island, off the tip of Door County.

@timmmahhhh

10 ай бұрын

@@SarahRenz59 thanks!

I’m really impressed if you got all that broll footage on your own. You really made it to a bunch of places.

Was waiting for this video for a while

@mrs6968

10 ай бұрын

Same

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Hope it was ok

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Hope you liked it

We went to the Dells in May. The area is kitschy and fun. The accent was a bit unusual.

Woah! You were in my town!? Hey man! Hope you had fun. My wife and I have used your videos for every place we visit. Keep up the good work. Hope your family is well.

@woltersworld

9 ай бұрын

THank you for using our videos and we had a wonderful time .We will probably be back up that way next summer too. The kids go to a camp nearby.

Many great memories of Wisconsin, some of them kinda fuzzy. Go to Wisconsin and let life happen. It's a fun state.

My fiancé is from Wisconsin and have to say, you nailed it lol. Also- some more good beer is Lakefront Brewery. They have a tour that is AMAZING and give you a lot of beer for your buck. The cheese curds there are also amazing

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Im heading back up in a couple months. Will check out the beer. Thank you

As someone that grew up in Wisconsin and particularly in the Lake Geneva area, you just made me homesick.

Love your video. 🤗

I classify kwik trip as a gourmet restaurant. The 99¢ glazers, the grilled cheeses, the cheese curds, even pizza! You name it, they probably have it.

I live in Great Lakes, IL. Retired Army. Love Love Wisconsin!

We use OPE all the time in Michigan as well. I look forward to taking the SS Badger across to Wisconsin some time.

At 9:21 in vid is the fur trade cabin at Heritage Hill State Park in Allouez (Green Bay). This park is a wonderful collection of historical buildings from around north east Wisconsin.

As a Wisconsinite I applaud you on the video sir! Perfect! And you explained the FIB thing perfectly lol 😂 there is a big city smugness we don’t like about Chicagoans and some other Illinois folk but if you’re good people we will be good and friendly back

I see you stopped in Janesville! It's my hometown, hope you got a chance to check out some things around here. The Rotary Botanical Gardens, Lincoln-Tallman House, and the Rock Aqua Jays are all must sees.

What a fun video! Thanks for making it and your check from the Wisconsin tourism board is in the mail! :) I did have to adjust to a more laid back attitude when it came to service when I first moved up here. We had a easy time for the past couple years for mosquitoes with drier weather. There's also a FISHTAB... FOr me I associate orange construction with IL.

I have also found that a “steakhouse” in Wisconsin have a way more deserved menu than steakhouse in other places. It is almost used as a synonym for restaurant

So true about the Packers. Wisconsin becomes a ghost town on Sundays during the NFL season.

I just moved here from Illinois, thanks for the tips and yes they do drive nuts down there.

My Wisconsinite wife was so excited when we finally got a Culver's in TN

Love Door County!

As a local, the lake in lake Geneva is lake Geneva. The cork sniffing FIBs from Illinois that live there call it Geneva lake

@SIGINT007

10 ай бұрын

Hear, hear

I grew up in the Fox Valley, and never truly understood how dedicated Packer fans were compared to other teams until I visited Indianapolis during a home game. I was talking with one of the locals and asked where everyone parks for a Colts game as there isn’t a dedicated parking lot next to the stadium. He said it’s underground parking. I was like, “man the tailgating is gotta be strange down there”. He then asked where I was from and I said the Green Bay area. His eyes opened wide and he laughed as he replied, “Yeah, you guys take it to a whole other level”. Growing up close to Lambeau I just thought that was normal.

Great job. You described Wisconsin perfectly. I'm a lifelong Wisconsinite.

Being from Wisconsin, this video is a pretty fair assessment of our beautiful state. Wisconsinites tend to be friendly and outgoing. When people call us Cheeseheads, we think it is a complement. So come on up and visit our state and bring your friendliness and expect our friendliness in return. Milwaukee also has the largest music festival in the world. Summerfest. Oh yeah, don't forget about the cheese, excellent food and the beer. And the cheese.

Hey yyyy that's my turf! I hope you explore more areas than you covered. There are a lot of pretty little towns here and dont forget our State Parks, which are awesome.

Mark is getting very close to that 1 million indeed.

@woltersworld

10 ай бұрын

Almost there. End of summer means people stop watching travel videos so numbers have dropped so i am hoping to hit 1 million by end of september

Mark, you're so close!!!! (To 1 million)

I noticed that you seemed to do a lot of your video in the Lake Geneva area, or what I call the FIB playground. LOL. Nice video, very true.

From the Waukesha/New Berlin area - Bubblers, Stop and go lights and FIB's were all part of growing up. 20 years ago moved to the western part of the state and you don't hear them very often. People also love to give directions like - turn left where Mike's Smokehouse used to be, then hang a right where the Seahorse was. No North/South directions and no current landmarks! FISHTAB is a new one for me - perfectly understand that one between the border and Oshkosh area.

Also in Wisconsin the locals are friendly. So as your going through small towns and see dive bars or bar and grills don't be afraid to stop. Lot of the places are not classy but have great food and friendly crowds. Great way when your exploring to find out great places to see or things to do.

This is so funny when you mention Culvers. I went to school K-12 with Craig. Good guy. Good place to eat.

As a wisconsinite I'd like to add that you did mention wis dells for water parks, but there is also a very nice indoor Waterpark at grand geneva called timber ridge witch is right on the outskirts of lake geneva.its a very nice place.