Training Camp is less than a week away. It is a right of passage for Wisconsin families to make the trek to Titletown for their annual summer vacations to see the Green and Gold up close an personal. Outside of watching the Green Bay Packers practice there is plenty to do around Lambeau Field. Here are 5 things during training camp.
Packers Experience
The Packers Experience returns for a second summer. At the start of training camp, the Packers invite fans to Lambeau Field for the Packers Experience. This four-day free festival for fan of all ages, features plenty of fan activities including live music, a replica team locker room, kids’ clinics, Packers alumni question-and-answer sessions, photo stations and much more. The Packers Express runs Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27 outside of Lambeau Field.
Titletown District
Titletown District is a multi-acre stretch of park space open to the public with year-round and daily recreation. Titletown features a playground that has several distinct areas geared toward kids of different ages, with dynamic, football-inspired equipment and a Play 60-theme, creating a play area that is unique to the community. There is also a very popular 40-yard dash area. Bring your own football or frisbee and toss the ball around around on the regulation sized football field.
Stadium Tour
Walk out of the same tunnel as Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, Reggie White, Charles Woodson, Bart Starr and Donald Driver all have, when you take a stadium tour of Lambeau Field. On the tour you will learn all about the incredible history of the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field. Tours are first-come, first-served by day.
Packers Hall of Fame
The Packers Hall of Fame is conveniently located on the main floor of the Lambeau Field Atrium, across from 1919 Kitchen & Tap. It’s a tribute to the greatest story in all of sports. Relive some of the greatest games in Packers history as Packer legends describe them in their own words. View trophies from all the Packers’ 13 World Championships, including the four Lombardi Trophies. Sit behind the desk in the most popular exhibit in the Hall of Fame, a replica of Vince Lombardi’s office. The Hall of Fame appears to fans of all ages.
Packers Pro Shop
The Packers Pro Shop is not only a shopping destination, but a Packers experience. There are thousands of Packers items waiting for you, from clothing to unique household items. You will be sure to find the perfect game day outfit or even that collector piece for your Packer room. Outside of the Pro Shop, fans can create their own Lambeau Leap.
There is plenty happening on and off the field in Green Bay this summer. After watching the Packers practice, take in the full experience of everything Lambeau Field and Titletown have to offer.
Anthony Haag is a writer for PackersTalk.com. He has been a Packers fan since the day he was born and truly bleeds green and gold. He makes annual visits to Lambeau Field and has attended his fair share of games. You can follow Anthony on Twitter at @anthony_haag