Located quite close to Lake Michigan- Green Bay in Wisconsin is known for being the state’s oldest settlement and in the 1600s this area was famous for beaver pelts, paper production, and the thriving shipping industry. As well as heritage features, this city is also home to vibrant shopping, dining, and nightlife scene, as well as a plethora of interesting and educational museums. Green Bay is also known for the Green Bay Packers, its resident football team, and tours of the team’s home stadium are popular here. In the post, we would share the Best Things to Do in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Enjoy the National Railroad Museum
Not only is this one of the oldest museums in the world that are completely dedicated to the railways, but the National Railroad Museum also happens to be one of the largest ones. We can guarantee you that you won’t be coming across such a large museum for trains soon enough after this one. So, enjoy your time here while you can.
Being constructed in 1956, the museum gained immense popularity over a short period. Train buffs will know what we are talking about after we mention the presence of the Eisenhower collection in this museum!
Neville Public Museum
As Green Bay’s largest museum, Neville Public Museum is the place to come to learn all about the area, and the range of exhibits here cover areas as diverse as science, art, and local history.
The museum features a signature permanent exhibit which is entitled “On the Edge of the Inland Sea” and has the aim of educating visitors about the history of this region of the United States which is also known as the Great Lakes Region.
The exhibits take visitors on a walk through history from the Ice Age up until the present day and there are also rotating exhibits that change throughout the year.
Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo
Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo, also known as NEW Zoo is known for having over 40 acres of exhibits dedicated to animals in the area and you can expect to see local favorites such as grey wolves, mountain lions, and bears.
Aside from indigenous species, there are also international animals like African lions and wallabies from Australia and you will even find penguins here. Guests can tour the zoo and see the animals in replicas of their natural habitat and learn all about their preservation and environmental conservation.
See the artifacts at Heritage Hill State Historic Park
The place covers almost 48 acres of land. Did you know that there are more than 24 historic buildings inside this state park? And, exploring all of those is truly quite a difficult task. Many shops and buildings from the 19th century have been preserved and kept here for the people to see.
There are also more than 6000 artifacts from which you can know more about the history and origin of the place.
Wander in the Green Bay Botanical Garden
The Green Bay Botanical Garden, established in 1996, is located on 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay, WI. Wandering through the garden is one of the best Green Bay activities you can do.
It consists of around thirteen garden collections spread across 47 acres of land. The 23.5 acres area is developed with lush gardens, outstanding architecture and peaceful woods which sets the stage for a horticultural adventure through plants that thrive in the Upper Midwest.
The gardens here worth seeing are Agnes Schneider Terrace where ornamental grasses and perennial flowers are found while the Four Seasons Garden features magnolias and lilacs. Both children and adults will enjoy a variety of educational programs and year-round special events here.
Have fun at Ashwaubomay Lake
If you are wondering about exciting things to do with kids in Green Bay, then build sandcastles or enjoy a good swim in Ashwaubomay Lake.
Located on 2881 S Broadway, Green Bay, this is a man-made lake with shallow as well as deep areas. The colorful slides are kid-friendly and there are always lifeguards around the place. You can safely take small children here.
There are picnic areas around the lake where you can relax and savor the view. It is considered to be one of the best lakes in Wisconsin. Do not forget your eco-friendly sunscreen though as the area is not shaded!
