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10 Reasons to Visit Green Bay This Summer

Emily Wachsman May 12, 2019 Comments Off

10 Reasons to Visit Green Bay This summer Planning a trip to Wisconsin this season? Be certain to include Green Bay as a highlight of the trip, allowing ample time to explore the endless activities and attractions catering to a variety of interests. Green Bay has a little bit of everything, including alluring locales for adventure enthusiasts, outdoor lovers, museum fanatics, and discerning foodies just to name a few. Check out this list of the top 10 things to do in Green Bay, then book your stay at the Astor House Bed and Breakfast. Continue reading

Plan Your Getaways to Green Bay for 2019

Emily Wachsman December 18, 2018 Comments Off

Plan Getaways Now for 2019 in Green Bay Now that the holidays are over and we’re facing down a fresh start in the New Year 2019, it’s time to start planning your getaways for the year ahead. No matter what it is you’re looking for, know you can find it in Green Bay. From snowshoeing and hiking in the great outdoors, to touring breweries and watching the Green Bay Packers play, Green Bay is a diverse city packed with national treasures and attractions that need to be experienced at least once in your lifetime. When it comes to lodging in Green Bay, there is one choice that stands out above the rest, and that is the Astor House Bed and Breakfast. Book your getaways for 2019 at our romantic and historic Bed and Breakfast, and get ready for the vacations of a lifetime in Green Bay! Continue reading

Football and Shopping: See Why Green Bay Has it All

wplogan December 5, 2017 Comments Off

Green Bay Packers Family Night holiday Fireworks This season of giving, give that special person the perfect getaway to Green Bay. There are many things to do and see in Green Bay besides the Packers. Whether you are a diehard Cheesehead or not, there is a new attraction at the Lambeau Field, aptly called Titletown. Join us in Titletown, where the Winter Jubilee Light Show is on every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The holiday-themed lights, music and special effects will surely help get you into the holiday spirit. Interested in winter sports? You can have some fun ice-skating or “biking” at the ice rink there. The tubing hill will open as soon as weather permits. Shopping is also available at the district, from Packer’s themed merchandise to other unique gift items.

Astor House Bed and Breakfast is only 10 minutes from Lambeau Field, and a short hop from the Broadway shopping district in Green Bay. It offers modern comforts in a charming historic house. Reserve your room today! Continue reading

Fun Activities in Green Bay This October

wplogan October 4, 2017 Comments Off

Green Bay has many things to do Are you looking for fun new activities to do in Green Bay this October? Yes, it’s football season. Beyond that, you may not be aware that from sports to history, arts to nature, and casual to fine dining, Green Bay has much to offer. So, whether you are coming here to watch the Packers play in Lambeau Field or for a business trip, you’ll want to add a few days to your itinerary and explore around the area. Starting in October, our ice hockey team, the Green Bay Gamblers, will be gliding on ice and passing the puck at the Resch Center. Athletes will want to participate in the Green Bay duathlon. It’s a 2 mile run, followed by a 19 mile bike ride, and ending with another 2 mile run. The event will kick off at the Bay Beach Amusement Park on Oct 21. Still looking for more to do? Eaglemania is coming to Meyer Theatre, also on Oct 21. If you like The Eagles, you will love EagleMania! With so many things happening in Green Bay in October, be sure to make your reservations early. The Astor House Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located for all your activities and excursions. Call us today or reserve a room here. Continue reading

Exploring Green Bay in September

wplogan September 7, 2017 Comments Off

Lambeau Field Green Bay Packers Training Camp If you love football, there’s no better place to be than at Green Bay in September. Our hometown team, the Packers are playing in Lambeau Field again! There’s something extra special this year because the Titletown District phase 1 is opening on September 15. It is a year-round park with a new football field open to the public and a playground with Packers’ themed installations. This development is another example of the special relationship between the Packers and Green Bay. The best way to experience the legendary football team history is to join a tour. You can take an air-conditioned trolley, or for something a little more unique, see Green Bay via a Segway. You’ll find all of these fabulous ideas and more are a great way to experience life in Green Bay. Reserve a room at centrally located Astor House Inn today. Continue reading

Great Ways to Explore Green Bay This Early Spring

wplogan March 27, 2017 Comments Off

Spring is just around the corner, and many places in Green Bay are starting to show the changes of the

Spring flowers blooming through the snow

season. March is a great time to visit Green Bay. Enjoy mid-week discounts before the busier (and more expensive) travel season kicks into gear. Famous for the Packers, Green Bay has a lot more to offer. You’ll find a range of activities to enjoy this spring, from history museums to microbreweries. At the Astor House Bed and Breakfast, we have helped many guests make the most out of their trip. Whether it’s finding a good restaurant or planning local excursions to explore Green Bay, we can help. Conveniently located in the historic neighborhood, we are more than a bed and breakfast. Barb, our hostess, is always ready to help. This is why many of our guests are return visitors. Give us a call or check our availability. Continue reading

Enjoy Holiday Lights While Doing Last Minute Shopping In Green Bay

wplogan December 2, 2016 Comments Off

Green Bay downtown decorated with holiday lights for shopping As daylight dwindles, Green Bay glistens this time of the year. Holiday lights and glittery decorations add an elegant shimmer to the city. From the downtown shopping district to Lambeau Field, Green Bay’s signature landmark, much is covered with lights and holiday cheer. At the stadium itself, there are 30 wreaths, 14 Christmas trees, over 1,000 feet of garland, and countless handmade floral swags, bows and gift-wrapped boxes. What better way to marvel at those decorations than to watch one of the three Packers’ home games in December? If you are visiting Green Bay, do make Astor House your home away from home. Conveniently located a few blocks from Lambeau Field and a short hop from the shopping district of Green Bay, we offer modern comforts in a historic house. Reserve your room today! Continue reading

Get into Holiday Spirit in Green Bay

wplogan November 15, 2016 Comments Off

Holiday tree lights

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are nearly here again. There are many reasons to come to Green Bay this time of the year. Whether you are here to visit family, enjoy a little shopping, or celebrate the festivities, there is something for everyone. The downtown shopping district kicks off the holiday season on November 18, when the district will be illuminated with tree lights. Many shops will stay open until 8 pm so you can get a head start on your holiday shopping. The festivities continues the following day with a morning holiday parade. Another popular event that many locals and frequent Green Bay visitors look forward to is Gallery Nite. It is the biggest shopping and art extravaganza, and features shops hosting artists, musicians, restaurants tastings, free trolley and pedicab rides, art demos, and more! This year, it will take place on November 17. Centrally located Astor House is the perfect bed and breakfast. Book your room here so you don’t have to travel far to enjoy the holiday spirit in Green Bay this year! Continue reading

Enjoy the Holidays in Green Bay

wplogan November 12, 2015 Comments Off

Like many people the world over, the holidays are a wonderful time of year to gather with friends and family, to keep up with long-standing traditions, and to make memories that will last a lifetime. Though this is one of the busiest seasons for many families, it’s also a wonderful time to getaway from the hectic rush of our over-scheduled lives, and to enjoy those things that truly matter. Maybe this year is a time to discover new traditions and make new memories. Getaway to to the magical holiday season in Green Bay this winter, and you’ll find the festive atmosphere you’ve been dreaming of. Book your room at our historic Green Bay Bed and Breakfast today before you get too busy. Continue reading

Planning for Fall Activities in Green Bay

wplogan September 28, 2015 Comments Off

Fall has firmly descended upon us in Green Bay, and fall activities are well under way in the city of green and gold. It was evident last weekend with a packed Lambeau Field that Green Bay’s football season is here to stay for the next several months. Though the Packer’s are wonderful and we take every opportunity possible to talk about them and support them, there is truly so much more to Green Bay than the cheeseheads that tailgate at Lambeau Field and make the Packers a part of their everyday life. It doesn’t matter whether you choose to celebrate future Packer victories or whether you’d rather spend your time enjoying the other facets of Green Bay’s culture. We know one thing for sure: There are a tremendous variety of fall activities in Green Bay that will keep you busy and having a wonderful time. To take part in this year’s celebration of all things fall, book your room at our historic Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast today. Continue reading