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Wisconsin: What to Know Before You Go

Destination Intel / United States / Wisconsin

Cuisine Highlights

  • Cheese: Wisconsin is "America's Dairyland" (#1 cheese producer)
  • Bratwurst and sausages: Wisconsin tradition with mustard
  • Wisconsin fish fries: Friday tradition with fried perch/walleye
  • Cheese curds and cheese-based dishes everywhere

Traditions & Festivals

  • Green Bay Packers football: tradition, loyalty, frozen games
  • Door County cherry orchards and wine country
  • Wisconsin Dells: water parks and amusement attractions
  • Oshkosh EAA AirVenture: world's largest air show

Language & Communication

Midwestern accent distinctive of Wisconsin; "Wisconsin Nice" hospitality.

Cultural Etiquette

  • Cheese is serious: embrace dairy culture
  • Tipping 15-18% is standard
  • Packers loyalty is lifetime commitment: respect that
  • Midwestern hospitality and "Wisconsin Nice" are genuine