Lambeau Field Sports Fan Tips
Lambeau Field is a venue in or near Green Bay that is most often used for Football
Best giveaways at Lambeau Field?
The Packers are great about giving out Miller Beer propaganda on shirts, coolers, blankets, hats, etc. They also give bobbleheads of Donald Driver, Sterling Sharpe, Brett Favre and Aaaron Rodgers.
Best insider tip for Lambeau Field?
Make sure to take advantage of getting a picture with the great Vince Lombardi. When you enter the Miller Atrium gate you can get a picture taken by the Vince Lombardi, Curly Lambeau, and newly-dedicated Lambeau Leap statues. Make sure to either do this way before the game or after since lines start to pick up 30 minutes before the game and throughout the game as well.
Directions to Lambeau Field?
Lambeau Field is just outside Milwaukee Wisconsin right on the bay and is essentially surrounded by little neighborhoods. The main freeway/highways will get you about a half mile from the stadium, but navigating the city streets can be somewhat tricky and there are no point of references for you.
Dealing with scalpers at Lambeau Field?
There is the occasional scalper but most of the tickets are sold out before the game so make sure they accompany you to the gate before you hand over any money.
Best restaurants near Lambeau Field?
Stadium View and Grill is a good close place right next to the stadium and has a nice menu and has a bunch of Packer gear in the restaurant Curly's pub is another spot that many people have heard about and need to try at least once while in Green Bay.
Stores to hit up at Lambeau Field?
The Packer's Pro Shop is a great place to get Cheese Head gear. They have cheese heads, Aaron Rodger jerseys, hats, blankets for the winter, and a lot of collectibles for Packer fans.
Traffic around Lambeau Field?
Traffic is getting better. Highway 41 is main highway to Lambeau Field. However much of it is currently under construction and the project will not be completed until 2017. In order to get to the game on time and enjoy in the pre-game festivities it is encouraged for fans to get outside the stadium at least 2 hours before the game.
What to expect from the Lambeau Field crowd?
The lambeau field crowd is awesome and the way they sing "bang on a drum" after touchdowns or the Rolling Stone's intro music to the players running onto the field is a great experience. They are very friendly Midwesterners and know their football. They love the Cheese and their Packers.
Artifacts to look for at Lambeau Field?
The atrium houses the Packers Hall of Fame and their are statutes of Lombardi, Lambeua, a Packer player doing the Lambeau leap and there is talk of getting a Brett Favre statue.
Lambeau Field seating?
There really isn't a bad seat in the stadium. The stadium doesn't have all your usual high tech and fancy things that newer stadiums have but its nostalgic. The best seats are down closer to the field so you can be blocked into one another on those cold fall and winter days. The higher you sit you can experience at least a 5 degree drop in temperature.
Best bars near Lambeau Field?
The best pub around is Curly's Pub because all the locals go there and its a fun experience listening to people talk about the Packers and their accomplishments. They have a nice selection of brews and other drinks. The Bar Holmgren way is another good spot named after Mike Holmgren. They have a lot of cool Packer gear in there.
Best food and drink at Lambeau Field?
Everybody talked up Lambeau's Heap at Curly's Pub but it was just okay. It is a massive burger with cheese curds, more cheese, onion straws and I just think I wasn't ready for it. They also have polish sausages that looked good along wiht hot dogs, beer, pretzels, cheesesticks, and fries.
Things to check out around Lambeau Field?
There is not a lot to do around Green Bay. There is the football experience but other than that they only have a casino, some bars and restaurants and that's about it. It's a football pilgrimage but not much else.
Lambeau Field parking?
There are plenty of lots around the stadium and in front lawns of nearby homes. The parking will cost anywhere from $10 to $35, depending on how close you get. The closer you are the more time you will have to wait getting back on the freeway.
Safety at Lambeau Field?
The safety at the game is 100% fine. The stadium is in a nice small neighborhood and is very safe at all times of the day. People are very friendly and will help you find a place to eat and drink.