Bears Game will be my 1st visit to Lambeau any advice

[jklowan]

So super excited to finally get to the motherland, coming from Rhode Island, any advice on game day activities not to miss. Thinking about purchasing the tailgate party deal so I don't have to deal and have yet to pick up tickets I'm thinking section 126 or 128, unless you regulars think I would be better in another section. Any advice appreciated and of course "GO PACK GO" I just had to see Packers / Bears game

[Cheesehead Craig]

Fuzzy's Ticket Tours has a very solid tailgate. You can buy one online and also get tix and hotel in GB through them as well. It also includes a bus ride to and from the game back to your hotel.

Make sure you have time to just walk around and enjoy the atmosphere of gameday. It really is a unique experience.

[ThunderDan]

So super excited to finally get to the motherland, coming from Rhode Island, any advice on game day activities not to miss. Thinking about purchasing the tailgate party deal so I don't have to deal and have yet to pick up tickets I'm thinking section 126 or 128, unless you regulars think I would be better in another section. Any advice appreciated and of course "GO PACK GO" I just had to see Packers / Bears game

Love me some 128! That is where our tickets are located. Fantastic when the ball is on the south side of the field. You will need to watch the jumbotron to see if they score on the north end.

[gbgary]

get there on a friday and take the "better" stadium tour that day or saturday. check out the museum too.

[jklowan]

thanks all it's a Thursday game though so not sure on the tours.

[Patler]

I am interested in all the recommendations, too. We are going with friends to the Seahawks game. It will be just my second time at Lambeau for a game. The first was preseason in 1982 or 1983. I don't remember much about that one.

[ND72]

We always park at Ace Hardware on Ridge Road, probably 2-3 blocks from Lambeau. parking is like $15 or 20, i never remember, but is a full parking lot. And even though they "frown" on anyone using rest rooms, we always go in so we can have a normal restroom. We will buy a soda or something just so we aren't "cheap". Plus the parking lot is spacious enough that we can tailgate, throw a football around, and enjoy our time, most everyone else that parks there does that also. There are no "easy outs" after the game getting out on the road, but for us it has never seemed bad from there to leave as long as you know where you're going...but we live in the area, so we aren't in a rush. Entering the stadium the Mills Fleet Farm gate is right on that corner when you get to Lambeau, which is an easy gate to get in as it is like the back corner of the stadium, good view of the new Titletown district from there. It's also our favorite as it was the 1st Packer/Viking Favre game in Lambeau where my buddy was bad mouthing Favre, as we realized Deanna Favre was standing right in front of us.

[KYPack]

We always park at Ace Hardware on Ridge Road, probably 2-3 blocks from Lambeau. parking is like $15 or 20, i never remember, but is a full parking lot. And even though they "frown" on anyone using rest rooms, we always go in so we can have a normal restroom. We will buy a soda or something just so we aren't "cheap". Plus the parking lot is spacious enough that we can tailgate, throw a football around, and enjoy our time, most everyone else that parks there does that also. There are no "easy outs" after the game getting out on the road, but for us it has never seemed bad from there to leave as long as you know where you're going...but we live in the area, so we aren't in a rush. Entering the stadium the Mills Fleet Farm gate is right on that corner when you get to Lambeau, which is an easy gate to get in as it is like the back corner of the stadium, good view of the new Titletown district from there. It's also our favorite as it was the 1st Packer/Viking Favre game in Lambeau where my buddy was bad mouthing Favre, as we realized Deanna Favre was standing right in front of us.

Great to see you postin', ND
Keep em coming.

[woodbuck27]

Two Summers ago and while home to New Brunswick, Canada. I ran into a young Lady who informed me that she and her Hubby went to Lambeau Field and a Packer game on their Honeymoon. She described that few days in Green Bay as the very best experience of her entire lifetime. She couldn't say enough that was positive about the whole experience.

Her Hubby is a staunch Packer fan. She had been a NE Patriots fan before this trip to Green Bay. Today she is someone who loves the Green Bay Packers and Packer fans. She said they could not have been treated better than how the people there treated them.

[woodbuck27]

I am interested in all the recommendations, too. We are going with friends to the Seahawks game. It will be just my second time at Lambeau for a game. The first was preseason in 1982 or 1983. I don't remember much about that one.

All these many years and here at Packerrats (and your defense of all things Green Bay Packers); I thought you had to be Packer Brass :pack: Patler.

Was I ever fooled ! LOL :-)

[Patler]

All these many years and here at Packerrats (and your defense of all things Green Bay Packers); I thought you had to be Packer Brass :pack: Patler.

Was I ever fooled ! LOL :-)

For years I had too many hockey obligations to even think about going to a game. For a lot of years, my autumn, winter and spring weekends were spent up in your neck of the woods, Woodbuck!

[woodbuck27]

For years I had too many hockey obligations to even think about going to a game. For a lot of years, my autumn, winter and spring weekends were spent up in your neck of the woods, Woodbuck!

Patler We have communicated and that but who did you Scout for? I was simply kidding you and that other thing.

[Patler]

I was simply kidding you and that other thing.

ya, I knew you were kidding. We've had enough good discussions both on the board and by message that I think I have come to know you, at least a bit! :-)

[pbmax]

When I go, which is once a year normally, I just break down and buy a parking pass from the Resch Center. If you buy online, its $25 which is about as expensive as it gets outside of being in the stadium lot, but you are guaranteed a spot and an easy exit. There are lots of spots with room to tailgate.

http://www.reschcenter.com/events/detail/game-day-packer-parking-arena-lot

Its also works well for non-weekend games when we don't get there very early.

You are two blocks from the Stadium and close to a bunch of establishments to enjoy a beverage. BTW, unless you like large, drunk crowds (and sometimes they can be fun) stay away from the Stadium View.

Someone I know with season tickets stops on the outskirts of town (or even De Pere) to eat and drink. They then drive to their parking spot and walk right into the game. Probably not as much fun as the carnival atmosphere around the stadium, but your stomach and ears will love you for it. With the guaranteed Resch parking spot, you can choose whatever food or watering hole you want and still get close to the stadium at any time.

[Patler]

When I go, which is once a year normally, I just break down and buy a parking pass from the Resch Center. If you buy online, its $25 which is about as expensive as it gets outside of being in the stadium lot, but you are guaranteed a spot and an easy exit. There are lots of spots with room to tailgate.

http://www.reschcenter.com/events/detail/game-day-packer-parking-arena-lot


pb, is that the "US Cellular" lot the website refers to?

[woodbuck27]

When I go, which is once a year normally, I just break down and buy a parking pass from the Resch Center. If you buy online, its $25 which is about as expensive as it gets outside of being in the stadium lot, but you are guaranteed a spot and an easy exit. There are lots of spots with room to tailgate.

http://www.reschcenter.com/events/detail/game-day-packer-parking-arena-lot

Its also works well for non-weekend games when we don't get there very early.

You are two blocks from the Stadium and close to a bunch of establishments to enjoy a beverage. BTW, unless you like large, drunk crowds (and sometimes they can be fun) stay away from the Stadium View.

Someone I know with season tickets stops on the outskirts of town (or even De Pere) to eat and drink. They then drive to their parking spot and walk right into the game. Probably not as much fun as the carnival atmosphere around the stadium, but your stomach and ears will love you for it. With the guaranteed Resch parking spot, you can choose whatever food or watering hole you want and still get close to the stadium at any time.

Good stuff for anyone attending a game for the first time.

[Bretsky]

Good stuff for anyone attending a game for the first time.

Packer Hall of Fame is a must as is a Stadium Tour

I also have fond memories of Caramel at the Oval Office.... :) scratch that idea ....haha

[jklowan]

thanks all great info

[ThunderDan]

I think it all depends on where you want to tailgate at.

You should decide if you want to be East or West of the Stadium. I can't tell you much about the West side, that is the new Title Town area. There are a couple of bars on that side of the stadium but that is the side that the Interstate runs by not too far away and the Packers have grabbed all the land there for the Title Town district.

The East side is where all the bars are. You have Stadium View, The Bar, Anduzzi's, Green Bay Distillery, Brett Favre Steak House. There is a great lot just behind the Green Bay Distillery, that charged $15 per game last year, that is 3 blocks from the stadium and just on the edge of all the bars on that side of Lambeau. They also have plenty of room if you have your own grill and want to cook out.

Definitely take the stadium tour, see the Hall of Fame and go to the Packers Locker Room "under/below" the stadium.

[jklowan]

Can any of you locals provide local ticket agencies, I can go stub hub but looking for other options that might be local to greenbay. Just need to secure some ticket now

[gbgary]

thanks all it's a Thursday game though so not sure on the tours.

d'oh! lol

[pbmax]

pb, is that the "US Cellular" lot the website refers to?

They have two. One sort of behind the Resch, kinda by itself. They also have parking spaces along Lombardi Ave. US Cellular sells out first, I usually end up along Lombardi.

[pbmax]

pb, is that the "US Cellular" lot the website refers to?

Also I should have said you can buy online for $25, but day of game the price goes to $30 and you have to buy in person.

[pbmax]

Also I should have said you can buy online for $25, but day of game the price goes to $30 and you have to buy in person.

Well, inflation hit the parking spot market again. The ticket agency that sells the tickets says its $35 in advance. That's just about crazy.

http://www.ticketstaronline.com/events/detail/game-day-parking-3

At this point I would take ThunderDan's advice unless being guaranteed a spot was paramount. Only think I don't know is how early Dan gets to the game.

[mraynrand]

We basically treat packer games as our vacation. Have to pay hundreds to get in via ticket broker. So $35 for parking isn't that steep. Supply and demand.

BTW cheapest single game tix for Browns Packers rn are $70 for nosebleed.

[jklowan]

Okay I'm in... Lower Level Sideline 126 Row: 44, and yeah you need to mortgage your house using these brokers, oh well, "GO PACK GP"

[jklowan]

and so you can compare, parking at Foxboro the last time I was there for the Packers was 60 so even 35 seems like a bargain

[woodbuck27]

Well, inflation hit the parking spot market again. The ticket agency that sells the tickets says its $35 in advance. That's just about crazy.

http://www.ticketstaronline.com/events/detail/game-day-parking-3

At this point I would take ThunderDan's advice unless being guaranteed a spot was paramount. Only think I don't know is how early Dan gets to the game.

Damn ! Growing older in this life can sure Suck Big Time too often.

That rise in PRICE is not simply a factor of inflation; rather it is robbery.

[woodbuck27]

Okay I'm in... Lower Level Sideline 126 Row: 44, and yeah you need to mortgage your house using these brokers, oh well, "GO PACK GP"

Taking Care Of Business....good stuff !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmwic9kFx2c

[mraynrand]

That rise in PRICE is not simply a factor of inflation; rather it is robbery.

It's neither. No one is taking your money. You don't have to go. And it's not inflation; it's a result of increased demand. Parking at 'the pit' in Cleveland for tailgating is still dirt cheap. Most regular parking is inexpensive there too. Enough people are willing to pay more for a choice parking spot at aPacker game. Thus $35.

[Pugger]

and so you can compare, parking at Foxboro the last time I was there for the Packers was 60 so even 35 seems like a bargain

We used to park in people's yards for less than one would in the parking lot or businesses around Lambeau if you don't mind walking a few blocks to the stadium.

[pbmax]

We used to park in people's yards for less than one would in the parking lot or businesses around Lambeau if you don't mind walking a few blocks to the stadium.

First Packers game I went to we were running late. We were going to arrive a few minutes before kickoff.

I think there is a fence there now but we drove down what had to be Lombardi Ave (memory of how we walked across to the Stadium), pulled into some guy's yard one space from the sidewalk and parked. There was no time to quibble about where to park, just took the first spot we saw that was close.

$20

We were less than a block away from the Stadium Parking lot. Saw them play Boomer and the Jets. Brooks, I think, did a Lambeau leap in our corner of the end zone about 20 rows in front of us.

[Iron Mike]

Just be prepared to razz the p!$$ out of any Bears fans that show up. I'm pretty certain we'll be handing the Bears their own ass.......

[alquaal]

Insider tip for Packerrats...Cabelas parking is free.

[Joemailman]

It's neither. No one is taking your money. You don't have to go. And it's not inflation; it's a result of increased demand. Parking at 'the pit' in Cleveland for tailgating is still dirt cheap. Most regular parking is inexpensive there too. Enough people are willing to pay more for a choice parking spot at aPacker game. Thus $35.

Yep. The TitleTown construction has led to the elimination of some former parking spots which has altered the supply/demand. For years I've parked in a vacant lot a couple of blocks north of Lombardi. They charged $15 and wouldn't fill up. Last year they started charging $30 and did fill up. I could park on the street but it's a great tailgating spot.