Milwaukeeans are some of the nicest people you’ve ever met, so we don’t mind showing the tourists around… but in The Good Land, they sure stick out like a sore thumb! We might giggle at the fact that you don’t know where you are, can’t stand the cold, and can’t pronounce our street names, but we’ll happily show you the ways of Brew City. These nine things are classic signs of a Milwaukee tourist.

1. They don’t know which way the lake is at any given time.
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Milwaukeeans tend to use Lake Michigan as a compass and no matter where we are, we know where the lake is!
2. They cheer for any other team than the Pack.
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...and stick out like a sore thumb. This is green and gold nation, and few fans of other teams (at least the most vocal ones) will be tolerated.
3. They tend to order Budweiser.
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...or even worse, a Bud Light. In Brew City, there are endless options for amazing local beers. If you’re not looking for a microbrew, any real Milwaukeean would go for a Pabst or Miller.
4. Hot dogs are their first choice at a cookout.
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Some of them don’t even like brats. We don’t understand, either.

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5. When it snows, they don’t drive.
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One of the quickest ways to spot a tourist is to see their reaction after a snowfall. Most tourists will be terrified to drive and stay inside, fearing for our lives as we still head off to work like it's any other day (which it is).
6. They think 30 degrees is cold.
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A tourist will still be bundled up, but Milwaukeeans will wear shorts!
7. They get really excited to see this guy.
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Okay, the ‘Bronze Fonz’ on the Riverwalk is a really unique attraction of Milwaukee, but it’s probably the #1 tourist photo-op… (that we secretly love too).
8. They can’t pronounce most street names or towns.
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Granted, sometimes we can’t even pronounce ridiculous Wisconsin names, but over time we’ve learned. We’ll teach you, too.
9. They’re always late.
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Because construction. Always. Forever.

There you have it, nine tourist detectors! How to you spot and out-of-towner? If you’re not from Milwaukee, what makes you feel out of place around here? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!

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