Touring Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a population of 101,025 (according to the 2008 census), is the smallest city in the United States to host a professional sports team. Known as the Green Bay Packers and is the main tourist attraction for Green Bay.

During the home games, the stadium is packed full with dedicated fans. Even through the cold wintery weather, eager fans sit with their layers of clothing and blankets cheering on the team.

Be sure to visit Visit the Hall of Fame with nearly 80 exhibits including three Super Bowl trophies and a re-creation of Vince Lombardi's office. Videos of the Packer player and games for adults and children, like kicking a field goal.

Green Bay lies on the sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. This river separates the west and east side of Green Bay. Fishing for walleye on the Fox River, water skiing and boat tours are a common site.

Visitors can take a guided tour in the double-decker bus.

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Bay Beach Amusement Park has 16 rides for children and adults. With the construction of a roller coaster could be in place is the 2011 season. There is no admission charge. Ride tickets were $.10 each a few years back, but now are $.25 each, with the rides requiring one or two tickets per rider.

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is located across the street from the amusement park. In 1935, it began as a waterfowl rehabilitation site. Today, it has extended to more wildlife and receives over 4,000 injured, orphaned and sick animals each year. There is no admission fee.

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