12 Things Everyone Who's Moved Away From Milwaukee Has Thought At Least Once
There doesn’t seem to be a good reason to move away from Milwaukee, but sometimes it’s necessary. No matter how far you roam, Milwaukee will always be home, and many of our habits will stick with you. Whether it’s missing the coast, the cheese, or your neighbors, here are twelve thoughts you’ve had if you’ve ever been torn away from Brew City.

It’s easy to forget that not everywhere is quite as great as our lake.

While you’re inside, Milwaukeeans are out shoveling in our shorts, and we still make it to work on time.
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It’s easy to take all four seasons for granted. Even though the weather can be a bit extreme, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Milwaukee is bursting with green space. With over 150 parks to choose from, you never feel trapped within the concrete of our city.

In Milwaukee, we’re totally spoiled with good cheese! No matter the bar or restaurant, you’ll always find cheesy goodness that you apparently can’t elsewhere.

A Wisconsin Old Fashioned is simply perfect, and other bars don’t know what they’re doing. Brandy over everything.

Where are the other toppings? The beer chaser? This is just a drink?

Friday fish frys are a tradition in Milwaukee that the true Milwaukeean will not break, even after they’ve moved. You’ll find us playing polka music while devouring fish, coleslaw, and rye bread or potato pancakes. You can’t stop us.
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This simply isn’t the same as frozen custard.

It’s still mind-blowing that other places don’t have a festival for everything. We celebrate every chance we get!

It’s easy to forget that not everyone is as friendly and polite as Milwaukeeans.

No matter how far we roam, we’ll always miss the uniqueness of Milwaukee. It truly is unlike anywhere else.
If you’ve ever had to leave Brew City, have you had these thoughts? What else comes to mind often? Share with us in the comments, and let us know what you miss about Milwaukee!
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