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Green Bay Packers & Lambeau Field
No other team in the National Football League has won more championships than the Green Bay Packers. Since 1929, they have won 13 championships and five Super Bowls–the most recent in 2011. They are one of the league’s oldest franchises, and the familiar green and yellow uniforms have thousands of fans around the country. The Green Bay Packers are part of the NFC North Division, with rivals Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings.
History
George Calhoun and Curly Lambeau organized the first team in 1919. Lambeau’s employer, the Indian Packing Company, picked up the cost for the jerseys and let the team play on its athletic field. It seemed only natural that the team would then be called the “Packers,” even though the company phased out its participation halfway through the first season. The Packers became a franchise in 1921 after a successful first season, and after a few rocky setbacks, the team has thrived for over nine decades and 14 coaches. Lambeau Field, where the Packers play, was named for its original owner and first coach. Throughout the years, Hall of Fame players such as Bart Starr, Forrest Gregg, Paul Hornung and Ray Nitschke have all worn a Packers uniform…making them a powerhouse team. Perhaps the most famous era was when Vince Lombardi led the Packers, from 1959-1967. During his tenure, the Packers won championships in 1961, 1962, and 1965-67. His coaching skill became the standard for football excellence…with his reputation standing as one of the greatest men to ever coach in the NFL.
Championships & Super Bowls
The Green Bay Packers won Championships in: 1929, 1930, 1931, 1936, 1939, 1944, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1996 and 2010. They won Five Super Bowls in: 1967, 1968, 1997, 1998 and 2011.
Lambeau Field
Dedicated in September 1957 against their biggest rivals, the Chicago Bears, Lambeau Field is located at 1265 Lombardi Avenue in southwest Green Bay. It was originally named City Stadium but was changed to Lambeau Field in 1965 after the death of Curly Lambeau. It holds a capacity of 73,142 people, and though many changes and upgrades have taken place, it has maintained its original “seating bowl.” The stadium is used year ’round for various events and is visited by Packers fans worldwide. The 25,000 square foot Packers Hall of Fame is located on the stadium’s east side, as well as facilites for up to 1,200 people. Various eateries and Curly’s Pub are also located here, along with retail stores and the Packers Pro Shop. Outside the five-story atrium are bronze statues of Curly Lambeau and Vince Lombardi…two men who formed and shaped the Green Bay Packers.
The Green Bay Packers are one of the NFL’s most legendary teams. Purchase a ticket and enjoy a fall football game against some of their biggest rivals in the NFC and NFL.
For more information, current schedule, or tickets, contact the Packers at:
Green Bay Packers
Lambeau Field Atrium
1265 Lombardi Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54304
General Information: (920) 569-7500
Ticket Office: (866) 752-1265
Packers Pro Shop: (800) 992-5750
Northeast Wisconsin Activities & Attractions
Manitowoc Wisconsin Car Ferry
Manitowoc is the Wisconsin port for the S.S. Badger Car Ferry which sails across Lake Michigan to Ludington.
Highway US-10
The Highway US-10 continuance crosses Lake Michigan between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan via the SS Badger car ferry.
Traverse City to Green Bay
Do you want to travel between Traverse City, Michigan and Green Bay, Wisconsin? Take a short cut across Lake Michigan on the car ferry.
Port of Manitowoc, Wisconsin
The Port of Manitowoc is a deep water draft commercial harbor on Lake Michigan, and the Wisconsin port for the SS Badger car ferry.
Manitowoc Breakwater Light
Built in 1918, the Manitowoc Breakwater Light has undergone multiple upgrades. The lighthouse is still operational today.
Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse
The Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse is one of only 6 in Wisconsin where a fifth-order Fresnel lens is still in use.
Art Galleries Artisan Studios Door County, Wisconsin
Browsing for art is a don’t-miss activity when you visit Door County! Dotted amongst cities and countryside are dozens of art destinations.
Eat Play Stay Algoma
Restaurants, activities, and accommodations in and near Algoma. The inside scoop on a small town that is too good to miss.
Rahr West Art Museum Manitowoc
Built by Joseph and Mary Vilas between 1891 and 1893, this Queen Anne style Victorian mansion is the location of an historical art museum.
West of the Lake Gardens Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Six acres of peaceful botanical gardens that sit on the former estate of John and Ruth West with beautiful views of Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Founded in 1970, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers visitors interactive exhibits, artifacts, and insight on World War II submarines.
Door County Mushroom House Wisconsin
The Door County Mushroom House is an intriguing, fascinating, whimsical structure and is located near Fish Creek in Door County.
Cave Point County Park
Located just north of Whitefish Dunes State Park on the eastern coast of Door County, Cave Point County Park should not be missed.
Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse
The Algoma Light, is a red, steel structure overlooking Lake Michigan. In 1932, the lighthouse that is in place today was relocated to Algoma.
SS Badger Car Ferry
Cross Lake Michigan between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan on the SS Badger car ferry. Save the driving and enjoy a cruise!
Whitefish Dunes State Park in Door County, Wisconsin
Whitefish Dunes State Park, on the eastern shore of Door Peninsula, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is set upon 865 acres along Lake Michigan.
Mariners Trail – Manitowoc & Two Rivers, Wisconsin
The Mariners Trail is a seven mile trail running along Lake Michigan, connecting the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers in Wisconsin.
Green Bay Botanical Gardens, Wisconsin
The four seasons of Wisconsin come alive in colorful splendor at the Green Bay Botanical Garden which opened in 1996.
Children’s Museum Green Bay, Wisconsin
Children love to explore, and there’s no better place to combine curiosity and learning than at The Children’s Museum of Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field, Wisconsin
The Green Bay Packers are one of the league’s oldest franchises, and the green and yellow uniforms have thousands of fans around the country.
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Green Bay, Wisconsin
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest park in Green Bay and is the second largest wildlife rehabilitation program
National Railroad Museum Green Bay, Wisconsin
Learn about train travel at the National Railroad Museum in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, just outside Green Bay.
New Zoo Green Bay, Wisconsin
A popular place to visit in Green Bay, Wisconsin is the NEW Zoo, located ten miles north of downtown in the Brown County Reforestation Camp.
Fox River Trail Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Fox River Trail starts in downtown Green Bay. It is part of the Wisconsin state park system and is overseen by the Wisconsin DNR.
More Northeast Wisconsin Destinations
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Two Rivers’ slogan is “catch our friendly waves” since it is located along Lake Michigan and has plenty of beaches to explore.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay is on the southern tip of a narrow estuary off the western coast of Lake Michigan and has great fishing and other activities.
Peshtigo, Wisconsin
One attraction of importance to Peshtigo is the Peshtigo Fire Museum, which reflects the city during the time period after a devastating fire.
Door County, Wisconsin
The small towns, quaint surroundings, and nautical feel of Door County, Wisconsin have earned it the name “Cape Cod of the Midwest.”
Marinette, Wisconsin
Marinette is a historical place and offers a museum telling the stories of its past including an exhibit honoring “Queen Marinette”.
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay is a charming historical community that embraces its world famous shipbuilding hub and honors their boat and water heritage.