TRAVEL GUIDE

Travel Wisconsin and Green Bay Packers

You know you're a loyal fan of this football team when you

A) Don't take offense to being called a cheesehead
B) Worship the ground Brett Favre walks on
C) Call Lambeau Field home
So what team is this? It's the Green Bay Packers of course! The Packers have long been Wisconsin's favorite football team, and it's no wonder why. These gridiron gladiators are true role models, providing their fans with winning plays both on and off the field. No travel Wisconsin vacation is complete without an afternoon at legendary Lambeau Field, so what are you waiting for? Plan to catch a Packers home game during your upcoming Mayfair Car Rentals travel Wisconsin vacation.

Modest beginnings: The makings of a legendary team

The great Green Bay Packers began their legendary run as footballs most famous franchise way back in 1919 when Cory Lambeau and George Calhoun gathered together a group of husky young men. This mismatched team of homegrown boys was backed by a local war-time industry called the Indian Packing Company, providing the team with its now legendary moniker. Even though the team was plagued with financial difficulties, it managed to generate plenty of interest both locally and on a national scale. By 1922, the team had attracted enough backers to create the Green Bay Football Corporation, and a true team was born. The team's colorful saga now spans more than 80 years, and oh, how the time has passed. From their modest beginning as a local club, the Packers have gone on to earn more championships (12) than any other pro-football team anywhere.

This city sure loves its football

Football is to Green Bay as hockey is to Detroit - there's nothing more important! Travel Wisconsin tourists will be overwhelmed by the fan support they find at Lambeau field. Travel Wisconsin tourists will also be interested to learn that there are a few special Packer traditions that take place every Packer home game. The most common one? Well, that would be the Lambeau Leap of course! Invented by safety LeRoy Butler back in 1993, this move involves a player jumping into the arms of fans standing behind the Packer end zone.

A part of the Green Bay community team

When the Packers aren't hard at work on the football field, they're hard at work off of it, lending a helping hand to community charities. Not-for-profit organizations throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan look to the Packers for assistance in the form of autographs, clothing and sometimes even a little elbow grease. As highly visible members of the community, the Green Bay Packers play a unique role public role devoting their time and effort to local charities. And the best part? You too can help support the Packer's chosen charities. Simply purchase a moment from the Packer's Pro Shop during your travel Wisconsin visit. Revenue from Packers merchandise purchased here is donated directly to the Packers Organization. This money goes towards a number of things, including community work. When you buy your merchandise else where you're supporting the entire NFL. So don't let your hard earned money help archrival teams like the Chicago Bears - buy your souvenirs at the Packers Pro Shop.

Calling all cheeseheads: Ticket information

If you're interested in watching a Packers game during your upcoming travel Wisconsin vacation, now's the time to order your tickets. Tickets for home games begin at $59. For more ticket information, please contact the Packers ticket office at B.O. Box 10628, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54307-0628. Travel Wisconsin tourists can also log onto the official Green Bay Packers website at www.packers.com for more information.

The Green Bay Packers are getting ready to kickoff a whole new season, so what are you waiting for? Order your tickets today and get ready for one exciting afternoon of fast-paced football.