Green Bay Tourist Attractions

Located at the heart of the Lombardi Avenue District, the Walk of Legends, is an art walkway of 24 statues that celebrate the legends and chronicle the history of football in Green Bay between 1895 and the present. East of historic Lambeau Field, this mile-long walkway consists of granite and steel statues.Visitors can also learn about the Oneida Tribe of Indians from Wisconsin, whose tribal members were pioneers of the game of semi-pro football in Green Bay.

The Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo features a wide variety of animals from local species to the exotic. A petting zoo will enthrall the youngsters as will the educational programs that take place on a regular schedule. The Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo, also called the New Zoo, holds special events around yearly seasons such as Halloween when they have the Zoo Boo event.

Green Bay has something very unique that you don't find in most cities: a 700-acre wildlife sanctuary. Bay Beach Park Amusement Park and Wildlife Sanctuary has walking trails, animal viewing, and an amusement park. The area provides an inner city escape to the countryside. There is no admission fee to this public park.

For those with a passion for NFL football and in particular, the Green Bay Packers, the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame is a must see. Jersey's, memorabilia, and the history of the team's greatest players are all on display. Also on display is the history of the team and how it came into existence.

Hazelwood Historic House is a perfectly preserved and restored mansion from the early 19th Century. On display are period pieces and memorabilia from the Martin Family. The house now contains the offices of the Brown County Historical Society. Hazelwood Historic House is an example of Greek Revival architecture.

If you are near Green Bay and want to step back in time, visit Heritage Hill State Park. Costumed performers and interpreters recreate the life and times of the 1800's. Over 25 buildings have been restored to their original condition and appearance, and can be entered by visitors.

Railway buffs will be pleasantly surprised when they visit the National Railroad Museum. Featuring well preserved rolling stock, photos, archives, and a library there is everything here for the visitor passionate about railroads. Of particular note is the Eisenhower collection.

The beautiful grounds of the Green Bay Botanical Gardens include a variety of rare and unique plants. The gardens always have something in bloom depending on the time of year be it tulips in the spring or hydrangeas in the fall.

Lambeau Field is an outdoor stadium and home of the Green Bay Packers. It opened in 1957 and is the longest continuously-occupied stadium in the NFL. After the 2003 renovation, the stadium now seats 72,000 people.

The Neville County Public Museum is a well done museum in Green Bay. A large collection, well over 100,000 items, will be sure to delight young and old. The Neville County Public Museum features traveling exhibits and runs an education program.

The Oneida Nation Museum provides an insight as to the history of the Oneida native peoples. Displays on how the Oneida people came into existence and how they previously lived and how they continue to live are provided.