Need Input From Fellow Wisconsin Pack Fans

[steve823]

So I finally got off of school and will have enough money to attend the Packers NFC Divisional Playoff game on the 14th. I will be arriving on the morning of the 13th so I have a whole day to explore Green Bay.

I know I want to go to the Packers Hall of Fame, but I was hoping I can get input from some fellow Pack fans who either live in Wisconsin or have been to Lambeau recently. Are there any places that I should definitely go to besides the Pack Hall of Fame? Bars? Any input appreciated !

[Tarlam!]

Too bad GBMichelle has moved. She took ziggy and me to a fish restaurant somewhere in the sticks that was off the planet good. PM her, maybe she can give you some insights. She's top notch and I am sure, she's a willing consultant.

She goes by GBRulz now on here I think

[gbgary]

don't live there but have been to Green Bay/Lambeau many times...other than the stadium/hall of fame/pro shop experience there really isn't anything else Packers to see. the casino is fun is you like that. applebees. shopping for Packers stuff.

[MJZiggy]

Go to Fuzzy's place. Not sure where it is, though. Fuzzy comes in and holds court in the back and you can get pictures with him. (I even got a kiss)

[MadtownPacker]

So I finally got off of school and will have enough money to attend the Packers NFC Divisional Playoff game on the 14th. I will be arriving on the morning of the 13th so I have a whole day to explore Green Bay.

I know I want to go to the Packers Hall of Fame, but I was hoping I can get input from some fellow Pack fans who either live in Wisconsin or have been to Lambeau recently. Are there any places that I should definitely go to besides the Pack Hall of Fame? Bars? Any input appreciated !
Not sure how you are getting there but driving from chicago to GB with Retailguy he stopped at this place called Mars Cheese Castle and I had curds for the first time. Also had a Butterburger at some place. Not sure how old you are but there is a shitload of bars around the stadium and someplace downtown that GBRulz took us. Got introduced to a drink(s) called a gimlet that had me swerved. I would also say go to the Pro Shop the day before if you can cuz it is a bitch to be carrying all that shit around. Shit I guess there aint alot to do but it is still cool!

[MJZiggy]

Butterburgers were at Culvers. Yes, Steve, you must have custard. Even if it's the dead of winter. If you go through Milwaukee, look up Kopps.

[gbgary]

Go to Fuzzy's place. Not sure where it is, though. Fuzzy comes in and holds court in the back and you can get pictures with him. (I even got a kiss)

oh yeah...forgot about fuzzy's. my buddies and i met him there on our first ever trip.

i also had the best pizza i ever ate at a family owned place, on the edge of milwaukee, on the highway leading north to Green Bay. forgot the name though. :oops:

[steve823]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I will try to google and check some of these places out. Normally I don't like planning ,but Green Bay will be the one exception for sure!

[Little Whiskey]

the cheese castle is south of Milwaukee off of 94. Racine/Kenosha area. FYI madtown they've upgraded it actually looks like a castle now!

I would recomend you just planing on walking around on game day. I like to hit up a few of the bars then tailgate hop. meet new people that way!

[gbgary]

the cheese castle is south of Milwaukee off of 94. Racine/Kenosha area. FYI madtown they've upgraded it actually looks like a castle now!

I would recomend you just plan on walking around on game day. I like to hit up a few of the bars then tailgate hop. meet new people that way!

yes that's a must!!

[MadtownPacker]

the cheese castle is south of Milwaukee off of 94. Racine/Kenosha area. FYI madtown they've upgraded it actually looks like a castle now!

I would recomend you just planing on walking around on game day. I like to hit up a few of the bars then tailgate hop. meet new people that way!
Yeah I googled it right now and the picture is not what I remembered. This was in 2008 BTW. I wonder if I order online if they will still be as good by the time they get to CA. I have since tried two different places like the Castle over here but not even close.

Yeah walking around on game day was cool.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Go to Fuzzy's place. Not sure where it is, though. Fuzzy comes in and holds court in the back and you can get pictures with him. (I even got a kiss)

Superfan and I were at Fuzzy's with GBM.

The brat stands at bar closing time downtown are amazing. Throw some jalapenos on there. Superfan and I went to a Bloody Mary bar that was probably the best I've been to.

[HarveyWallbangers]

DP

[BlueBrewer]

The Oval Office

[Little Whiskey]

Yeah I googled it right now and the picture is not what I remembered. This was in 2008 BTW. I wonder if I order online if they will still be as good by the time they get to CA. I have since tried two different places like the Castle over here but not even close.

Yeah walking around on game day was cool.

the reason that they taste so good is because they are fresh. the reason the ones you got in Cali suck is because the cheese is made from GAY (I mean Happy) cows!

[KYPack]

Aren't you guys gonna rell him about the place that serves the really good caramel sundae's?

[MadtownPacker]

The Oval Office
Damn how could we forget! Bretsky would be the best poster to field these questions.

Sounds like KYPack has heard the Legend of Bretsky.

[gbgary]

The Oval Office

is that a strip club?

[jpompo]

is that a strip club?

It's possibly the worst strip club in the history of the world. The only decent one in the area is bean snappers, about 30 miles south of GB.

I spent the first 18 years of my life in GB and while I don't make it back often anymore, it doesn't change much. For a good burger go to Krolls. Check out Chili Johns, John Madden used to go there every time he was in town. There are a ton of sports bars right around the stadium, to me they're all pretty much the same, nothing special. For upscale dining try Hinterland or Republic Chophouse, or if you want to go old school supper club try Eve's. Virtually every fast food/ chain is located on Oneida street if that's your thing. I guess that was more about food than about things to do, but really, outside of the stadium and going to games there isn't much to do in GB, particularly in the winter.

[Pugger]

Fuzzy's bar is on the west side of town and it is a small bar and grill with the walls plastered with Packer memorabilia. It is actually on an access road off W. Mason Street. You might even catch Fuzzy there on game days.

http://www.google.com/search?q=fuzzy%27s+bar+in+green+bay&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a


I posted this page because there is a link listing other sports bars in Green Bay there. Don't forget to go to Curly's inside Lambeau.

[gbgary]

It's possibly the worst strip club in the history of the world.

:lol: too bad...it's got a catchy name though.

[jdrats]

What's this Cheese Castle of which you speak? Sounds like a tourist or those-who-don't know-any-better trap to me. Like buying your souveniers in an airport. Find a local cheese factory somewhere--you haven't had curds until you've had them fresh and still warm! I don't know the eastern corridor, but if you get to central WI I could suggest several. Top quality all around, and usually cheaper than the grocery stores!

[Spaulding]

Titletown Brewing and Hinterland Brewing aren't bad watering holes near downtown. Pre/Post game though have to do Kroll's West (although some I know are partial to Stadium View). One place I have yet to check out though is the Twisted Kilt (Ashwaubenon) and fairly close to the airport. Maybe others can comment on that place but I've heard good things.

[mraynrand]

What's this Cheese Castle of which you speak? Sounds like a tourist or those-who-don't know-any-better trap to me. Like buying your souveniers in an airport. Find a local cheese factory somewhere--you haven't had curds until you've had them fresh and still warm! I don't know the eastern corridor, but if you get to central WI I could suggest several. Top quality all around, and usually cheaper than the grocery stores!


If they don't squeak on your teeth, you got ripped off

[MadtownPacker]

What's this Cheese Castle of which you speak? Sounds like a tourist or those-who-don't know-any-better trap to me. Like buying your souveniers in an airport. Find a local cheese factory somewhere--you haven't had curds until you've had them fresh and still warm! I don't know the eastern corridor, but if you get to central WI I could suggest several. Top quality all around, and usually cheaper than the grocery stores!
I cant say it was or wasnt but I thought it was cool. Based on ARan's rating system these must have been good cuz the loud squeaking was there. Not warm but they couldnt have been too far off. I got 2LBs like I was Sam Hurd. One was just regular and one had jalapenos. Both where excellent and I ate most of each. Then not too long after ate the burger. Then not too long after that I got twisted in GB.

It was near the highway in Milwaukeee right after crossing the state line I think. The place looked like it had been there for a long time.

[jpompo]

Spaulding: I think you're thinking of "tilted kilt" it's a chain and it's just off of Oneida street with all the other chains, probably about 2 miles from the airport just off of Hwy-172.

Mars cheese castle is indeed a tourist trap located around Kenosha.

[Tarlam!]

What's this Cheese Castle of which you speak? Sounds like a tourist or those-who-don't know-any-better trap to me. Like buying your souveniers in an airport.

It's near Racine (south of). When my family and I were supposed to move there in 2005, I took them. It is a bit touristy. Have not seen the revamped version.

But to be honest, my wife and I were quite disappointed by the considerabley poor quality and selection of cheeses in Wisconsin. In our local supermarket, we can select from nearly 300 different varieties of cheese. I guess that's because where I live, transport for those wonderful regional cheeses here in Europe is so easy.

But, we did try cheese curds!

[pbmax]

Plan to get lunch in Milwaukee at Jakes. Its off the highway and will take some time to get to, but its worth the trip. I rearrange my work travel schedule to hit this place for lunch.

http://www.roadfood.com/Restaurant/Reviews/3767/jakes

As my work colleague attests: "Best Corned Beef I have ever had. Pastrami is excellent as well. Probably a 2 sandwich visit. Its a tough neighborhood, but have never felt threatened there."

You might be the only light skinned person walking on the sidewalk to the restaurant depending on time of day. But its worth temporary minority status to have those sandwiches. There is parking right on the street. Heaven.

Also suggested by 40 year veteran of WI fish frys is Mackinaw’s Grill & Spirits near Green Bay. It is just down the street from County Inn & Suites off of East Mason St. (Interstate 43 - the exit before the UWGB exit). It looks like it could be a chain and you wouldn't expect anything spectacular but two people at work claim its among the best fish they have ever had. If you aren't there on Friday, they also serve the fish as a regular dinner/sandwich. I have had it and its very good, though I cannot claim to be an expert on fish frys.

[Iron Mike]

Titletown Brewing and Hinterland Brewing aren't bad watering holes near downtown. Pre/Post game though have to do Kroll's West (although some I know are partial to Stadium View). One place I have yet to check out though is the Twisted Kilt (Ashwaubenon) and fairly close to the airport. Maybe others can comment on that place but I've heard good things.

http://www.tiltedkilt.com/

[Iron Mike]

oh yeah...forgot about fuzzy's. my buddies and i met him there on our first ever trip.

i also had the best pizza i ever ate at a family owned place, on the edge of milwaukee, on the highway leading north to Green Bay. forgot the name though. :oops:

Best pizza in GB:

http://diningfolio.com/Green_Bay/Jakes/

[Iron Mike]

I spent the first 18 years of my life in GB and while I don't make it back often anymore, it doesn't change much. For a good burger go to Krolls.

For a good burger, go to Bud and Carol's Drift Inn....

http://greenbay.citysearch.com/profile/11090384/de_pere_wi/drift_inn.html

[Iron Mike]

Got introduced to a drink(s) called a gimlet that had me swerved.

Psshhh......it's de rigueur when visiting NE Wisconsin to have a brandy old-fashioned, either sweet or sour.

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTNjzT1i-NokxoiINLgJkkE4-5NN41zJOn-OuPft2yMPtQwiaWJXf_XbMaJ

[Iron Mike]

If you're of college age and looking for some nightlife on a Saturday, as you can guess from the comments, GB ain't the place to be. I'd suggest road-tripping to Appleton and hanging out on College Ave.

http://www.appletondowntown.org/

[MJZiggy]

If you're of college age and looking for some nightlife on a Saturday, as you can guess from the comments, GB ain't the place to be. I'd suggest road-tripping to Appleton and hanging out on College Ave.

http://www.appletondowntown.org/

What happened to Oshkosh? My brother partied his way right out of that school.

[RUnuts]

Mars Cheese Castle is at the Hwy 142 exit in Kenosha County on the west side of the x way. They sell 12 year old cheddar there maybe the best cheese I ever had.

[pbmax]

What happened to Oshkosh? My brother partied his way right out of that school.

Longer drive from Green Bay and more of a chance to get pulled over. Sort of a Partying Darwinism at work.

[Iron Mike]

What happened to Oshkosh? My brother partied his way right out of that school.

Was he hanging out at The Magnet w/me???

http://www.brewcityreview.com/mke.bars/oshkosh.bars/Magnet.jpg

[MJZiggy]

Was he hanging out at The Magnet w/me???

http://www.brewcityreview.com/mke.bars/oshkosh.bars/Magnet.jpg

He's older than we are so he might have hung out there, but it wouldn't have been with you.

[Iron Mike]

He's older than we are so he might have hung out there, but it wouldn't have been with you.


Was he hanging out at The Magnet w/me???

http://www.brewcityreview.com/mke.bars/oshkosh.bars/Magnet.jpg

This place did me in. I lived 1/2 block down the street and could not avoid the $.35 shots of blackberry brandy and the $.88 Bloody Marys from 8:00-11:00. :)

[MJZiggy]

This place did me in. I lived 1/2 block down the street and could not avoid the $.35 shots of blackberry brandy and the $.88 Bloody Marys from 8:00-11:00. :)

a.m. or p.m.? It is Wisconsin, so you'll have to specify...

[MadtownPacker]

Mars Cheese Castle is at the Hwy 142 exit in Kenosha County on the west side of the x way. They sell 12 year old cheddar there maybe the best cheese I ever had.
So the place is legit huh? I thought so but it sounds like Jdrats dont know nada about these kinda spots. :lol:

[MJZiggy]

So the place is legit huh? I thought so but it sounds like Jdrats dont know nada about these kinda spots. :lol:

Oh it's absolutely legit. It's been there as long as I can remember.

[KYPack]

This place did me in. I lived 1/2 block down the street and could not avoid the $.35 shots of blackberry brandy and the $.88 Bloody Marys from 8:00-11:00. :)

You lived 1/2 block from the Mag?
You really were a deviate!

I tended bar at the B&B for a few years, during grand 'ol college days.

Is the Mag still alive?

JDrats is kinda right. The Cheese Castle is a tourist joint. A good tourist joint, but a little high on the old prices. That's where Bear fans buy their stuff

Hit Rogge's in Oshkosh. Has the same selection and more wallet friendly prices. It's right off 41.

Those small town butcher shops and cheese joints are the best places to get curds, sharp cheddar and exotic brats that a 10 times better than Johnsonville's. Ask some locals. Tell em you want brats and cheese, den der hey.

[Bretsky]

I'm a fan of the Stadium View as a bar to check out; great memorabillia

Late Night...gotta hit the oval office. You can often find Packers there on Sunday eve's as well.

Just don't let da rats drag you into that other bar nearby.....I had no idea what it was until Mad told me....then went back in for a couple minutes to find somebody....and he was right.

Bouncer used some fancy name...........like an acceptance....bar or something. Rats, WTF did he call that ?

Anyways, I am never going there again. Stay at the Oval where they have the best Caramel !!!

[jdrats]

I've driven past the Castle just never took note of its name as I've had no interest. Get most of our cheese at the Rudolph cheese factory and always crack open a bag of warm curds (squeaking like crazy!) on the drive home.

If you're driving past Racine and want some Wisconsin goodness, swing into town to OH Bakery and pick up a Kringle or two. Pecan is by far my favorite, but they are all great and put the ones I can find up here in central WI to shame!

[jdrats]

So the place is legit huh? I thought so but it sounds like Jdrats dont know nada about these kinda spots. :lol:

I'll admit to that proudly! Completely ignorant of the Bears fans' shopping joints! :-)

[Joemailman]

What's this Cheese Castle of which you speak? Sounds like a tourist or those-who-don't know-any-better trap to me. Like buying your souveniers in an airport. Find a local cheese factory somewhere--you haven't had curds until you've had them fresh and still warm! I don't know the eastern corridor, but if you get to central WI I could suggest several. Top quality all around, and usually cheaper than the grocery stores!

My family is from Illinois, so stopping at Mullins on the way to Eagle River is a family tradition.

[MadtownPacker]

I'll admit to that proudly! Completely ignorant of the Bears fans' shopping joints! :-)
You get points for that but it also means I have to whup up Retailguy for taking me!

[Iron Mike]

You lived 1/2 block from the Mag?
You really were a deviate!

I tended bar at the B&B for a few years, during grand 'ol college days.

If you're familiar with the area, the next year I moved to an apartment next to Dale School, so I was two blocks from the corner of Main and Irving. :)

We never went to the B&B much, as Tommy's next door had Michelob on tap at the time. Was it Marvin Gardens across the street when you were there, or Calhoun Beach Club?

My roomate and I were drinking in Mabel Murphy's one afternoon, only to have a middle-aged couple ask us if we wanted to go back to their motel room for a foursome.

http://www.brewcityreview.com/mke.bars/oshkosh.bars/MabelMurphy.jpg



Is the Mag still alive?

Sure. I haven't been three for a couple of years, but last time I went, at the end of the month you can fix your own chili dogs for $.50/ea.

[Iron Mike]

Is the Mag still alive?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/mike_zankle/magnet.png

Yep......free Gardetto's even.