48 Hours to Explore Green Bay

Once you and your crew get into town, kick off your visit with a stop at Angelina, an award-winning authentic Italian eatery, beloved by the Green Bay Packers. Choose from traditional Italian salads, pastas, meat entrees and finish with a sweet scoop of gelato. 

Dive into the history of Green Bay and its many inhabitants at the Oneida Nation Museum. Here, you and your crew can explore hands-on exhibits, view original Iroquois artwork and wander nature trails and the Three Sisters Garden. In the gift shop, you’ll find Native-made jewelry, clothing, music, books and much more. 

For more  local history, make a stop at the National Railroad Museum. Home to the world’s largest steam locomotive, you can enjoy a 25-minute train ride tour of the museum's 33 acres and many vintage cars. Be sure to come back for fun events including the Mystery Express and Polar Express train rides. 

Just across the street from legendary Lambeau Field, check into Lodge Kohler, a four-diamond hotel that includes the full-service Kohler Waters Spa. Enjoy a massage, steam room, sauna and cold plunge and after enjoy the views with a cocktail on the rooftop bar, and stay close to all the action in one convenient place.

For dinner, choose from Taverne in the Sky at Lodge Kohler, which offers panoramic views of the city or Cedar & Sage Grill House, where you’ll taste authentic Oneida cuisine. Popular dishes include bison chili and Three Sisters, made with local squash, corn and beans.

Green Bay is home to many impressive microbreweries offering uniquely tasty brews. Noble Roots Brewing is known for its delicious flights and experimental flavors, while Stillmank Brewing Company offers the popular Wisco Disco, brewed with a small amount of milk sugar that creates a smooth body, perfect for pairing with your favorite Wisconsin cheese.

Kavarna roasts its coffee on-site using a net-zero wind-powered roaster and offers a fully vegetarian menu. The large space is the perfect spot to gather and fuel up before a full day of adventures around town.

Embrace the home of the Green Bay Packers with a stroll through the Titletown District. This park-like setting includes public art, walkways, a training camp-themed playground and a full-size football field. And in the winter months, you and your family can glide down Ariens tubing hill, go ice skating and warm up together by the cozy outdoor fire pits. 

Next stop, iconic Lambeau Field and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, a two-level tribute to the greatest story in sports. Browse one-of-a-kind artifacts, check out a replica of Vince Lombardi’s office and peek at the equipment used by current and former players. Don’t forget to stop by the Packers Pro Shop before you leave to snag some Packers-themed merchandise. 

A Green Bay institution for over 80 years, the burgers at this family-owned restaurant are cooked on a charcoal grill and topped with butter for extra deliciousness. The fish fry is also worth noting and available every day of the week. Finish off your meal with an old-fashioned chocolate malt or try a unique flavor like cherry, mint or espresso! 

Spend the afternoon exploring the charming shops throughout Green Bay. Find used and new books at Lion’s Mouth Bookstore, discover hidden treasures at Wonderland Vintage Market and shop local Native artists at Turtle Island Gifts.

Back in Titletown, this combination restaurant and brewery offers a modern yet woodsy vibe perfect for every season. In the cooler months, cozy up with your favorite people in front of one of the fireplaces and enjoy a warm meal. In the summer, head out to the beer garden for fresh air and memorable moments. 

Beyond the iconic Green Bay Packer games, the city is also a hub for other kinds of entertainment. Whether you want to enjoy a concert at the historic Meyer Theatre, a Broadway musical at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts or a monster truck rally or traveling circus at the Resch Center, you’re sure to find the perfect kind of show for everyone in your group.

Who doesn’t love a diner breakfast? Dig into dinner-plate-sized pancakes, deep-fried French toast and stuffed hashbrowns at The Pancake Place before hitting the road.

On your way home, make one last stop for a memorable photo-op. Fonferek Falls cascades 30 feet down and is sure to inspire you in every season. Part of a free county park, you can also wander 30 acres of trails through native forest and prairie.