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Green Bay
Give Green Bay 2 nights if you want Lambeau Field and the railroad museum; 1 night is enough for a Packers game stopover.
Green Bay is a small lakefront city built around one football team. Lambeau Field and its hall of fame are the reason most people come; the National Railroad Museum, a free amusement park on the bay and a walkable downtown fill a second day. A car makes the spread-out sights easy.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep, Dec–Jan for game weekends
- avoid Jan–Feb cold snaps (unless for football)
- Airports
- GRB · ATW
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Green Bay911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Green Bay, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGreen Bay is a low-crime city by US standards; the real risks are winter cold…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRB Green Bay Austin Straubel International (About 10 km (6.2 mi) west of downtown on Highway 172; nonstop flights to Chicago-O'Hare, Detroit…GRB Green Bay Austin Straubel International (About 6.2 mi (10 km) west of downtown on Highway 172; nonstop flights to Chicago-O'Hare, Detroit…
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights sit 5–15 km (3.1–9.3 mi) apart and parking is free at most of them.A car is the practical choice: sights sit 3.1–9.3 mi (5–15 km) apart and parking is free at most of them.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Street or quick mealBurger or sandwich plate$12–20
- BeerDraught beer at a brewery$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–35
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (railroad museum, Neville Public Museum)check$10–20
- Budget bedFamily room or suite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$280
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$150 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRB Green Bay Austin Straubel International (About 10 km (6.2 mi) west of downtown on Highway 172; nonstop flights to Chicago-O'Hare, Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis-St. Paul, plus summer service to Denver and Orlando.) · ATW Appleton International (About 40 km (25 mi) southwest; a second option with similar routes.)GRB Green Bay Austin Straubel International (About 6.2 mi (10 km) west of downtown on Highway 172; nonstop flights to Chicago-O'Hare, Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis-St. Paul, plus summer service to Denver and Orlando.) · ATW Appleton International (About 25 mi (40 km) southwest; a second option with similar routes.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec. Mixed: Jan. Avoid: Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Green Bay: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
9 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
8 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights sit 5–15 km apart and parking is free at most of them. Green Bay Metro buses cover the city but run on limited schedules. Rideshare and taxis work for nights out downtown.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sturgeon Bay and Door County
goDoor to door: About 45 min to Sturgeon Bay
Drive north on Highway 57
Lighthouses, state parks and small harbour towns; better as an overnight than a rushed day.
Appleton
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive south on I-41
Fox Cities museums and a walkable college-town centre.
Oshkosh
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive south on I-41
Lake Winnebago waterfront and aviation museum; pair it with Appleton in one loop.
Fond du Lac
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive south on I-41
Lakeside town; worth it only if you are already heading toward Milwaukee.
Manitowoc and Two Rivers
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive southeast on I-43
Lake Michigan maritime museums and a car ferry across the lake.
Sheboygan
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive south on I-43
Too far for a comfortable return day from Green Bay.
Marinette
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive north on US 41
River town on the way to Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / Fox River (On Broadway)
Walkable restaurants, breweries and the river trail; 10–15 min drive to Lambeau.
Stadium District (Ashwaubenon)
Hotels within walking distance of Lambeau Field; best on game weekends.
Airport area / Oneida
Chain hotels and the casino; convenient if you arrive late or leave early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $140–230 excl. bed
- High
- $230+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$160 | US$320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$150 | US$600 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| Rideshare, downtown to Lambeau, one way1 × US$18 · check | US$18 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$105 |
| Trip total≈ US$288 per person per day, bed included | US$1,153 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Burger or sandwich plate | $12–20 |
| Draught beer at a brewery | $6–9 |
| Museum entry (railroad museum, Neville Public Museum)check | $10–20 |
| Bay Beach ride ticketscheck | $0.25 each, 1–6 tickets per ride |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $15–35 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter wind off the bay makes temperatures feel well below the forecast: layers, gloves, hat.
- Game weekends sell out hotels across the metro and double room rates: book months ahead.
- Some Packers sites and the railroad museum run shorter off-season hours: check before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
No embassies in Green Bay; consulates-general are in Chicago, about 3 h 30 min south by car.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare downtown → Lambeau Field: $15–25, about 10 min (check)
- Green Bay Metro single ride: $2, exact change (check)
- Drive Green Bay → Milwaukee on I-43: about 160 km (99 mi), 1 h 45 minabout 99 mi (160 km), 1 h 45 min
Say or show
- Where is Lambeau Field? — Where is Lambeau Field?
- One ticket, please — One ticket, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
- Thank you — Thank you
Prices are before Wisconsin sales tax, which is added at the till.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Green Bay. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep, Dec–Jan for game weekends · avoid Jan–Feb cold snaps (unless for football) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GRB: last bus and rideshare windows, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown and the Fox River, the Stadium District, Bay Beach.
- Place pages with verified hours for Lambeau Field, the railroad museum, Neville Public Museum and Heritage Hill.
- Game-weekend and winter-storm fixtures so gates A–D can go green.