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Question regarding LSU Bama game in Tuscaloosa next year
Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:48 pm
Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:48 pm
So my Dad, myself, and maybe a couple other people are wanting to go to the game next year in Tuscaloosa. Probably going to go ahead and reserve a hotel room in the next couple days.
My question for the rant is what are some good/convenient Hotels to stay at. If most are already booked (which I'm sure they are) are there some nearby towns we can stay at or is our best bet to look in the Birgmingham/Hoover area?
Ive never been to a game Tuscaloosa so any help would be appreciated
My question for the rant is what are some good/convenient Hotels to stay at. If most are already booked (which I'm sure they are) are there some nearby towns we can stay at or is our best bet to look in the Birgmingham/Hoover area?
Ive never been to a game Tuscaloosa so any help would be appreciated
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Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:50 pm to jladne3
Stay in Meridian. Much better ride back home and not too far from Tuscaloosa.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:51 pm to jladne3
Stay in Birmingham. Tuscaloosa doesn't have much to offer.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:54 pm to jladne3
I've stayed in Bessemer which is about 45 minutes from Tuscaloosa. Not a bad place, at least it wasn't 8-10 years ago.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:54 pm to TigerDeBaiter
Much longer trip back home. I'd rather stay more west and have a much shorter trip back home.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:55 pm to jladne3
They just built a new embassy suites on university Blvd downtown. Near a bunch of bars and restaurants. It's huge, and isn't even open yet, so it'll be mostly free from Gump koodies. I'd check that out asap.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:55 pm to jladne3
All I know is dont stay in Merridian Mississippi (an hour from Gumpistan). We stayed there several years ago as a group and someone broke into all our hotel rooms and stole our stuff. The town is trash anyway.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 9:55 pm to jladne3
Somebody is always worried about bama on here.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 10:04 pm to WarhawkRebel
Stay in Columbus, MS or Meridian as stated if you can't stay closer.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 10:32 pm to jladne3
I just booked three rooms at the luxurious Motel 6 on McFarland.
Pretty much the only place under $250/night in T-town on game weekend.
It's a place to lay your head.
Pretty much the only place under $250/night in T-town on game weekend.
It's a place to lay your head.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 10:44 pm to jladne3
Hoover isn't bad.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 10:47 pm to LuckySo-n-So
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I just booked three rooms at the luxurious Motel 6 on McFarland.
Pretty much the only place under $250/night in T-town on game weekend.
It's a place to lay your head.
I saw that also, thinking about going this route
Posted on 1/15/15 at 11:02 pm to jladne3
Dad and I went in 2007. IDK where we stayed but it was near the MS/AL line.
As much as I hate Alabama, that was the best road trip we have been on for a game. Fans were surprisingly respectful. No doubt they were entitled "new money" types but they knew their shite and, for the most part, were humble in defeat.
There were a few bad apples but you get that anywhere you go. I don't hold it against them. I've seen LSU fans pull the same shite.
That being said, they tailgate well but it isn't an LSU atmosphere. IDGAF what anyone says, nobody tops LSU in tailgating. We're tops in hospitality, food, and atmosphere. I feel like they're what LSU fans would be if they had shitty food and had a huge sense of self-importance.
As much as I hate Alabama, that was the best road trip we have been on for a game. Fans were surprisingly respectful. No doubt they were entitled "new money" types but they knew their shite and, for the most part, were humble in defeat.
There were a few bad apples but you get that anywhere you go. I don't hold it against them. I've seen LSU fans pull the same shite.
That being said, they tailgate well but it isn't an LSU atmosphere. IDGAF what anyone says, nobody tops LSU in tailgating. We're tops in hospitality, food, and atmosphere. I feel like they're what LSU fans would be if they had shitty food and had a huge sense of self-importance.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 11:04 pm to Paul Allen
Don't drink and drive in meridian. They're one of the worst cities in America about DWIs.
Don't get shot in meridian. They like to do that also.
Don't get shot in meridian. They like to do that also.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 11:07 pm to BayouBengals03
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Hoover isn't bad.
It isn't. Stayed there after 2007 SECCG. The Alabama "gameday experience" beats LSU in one aspect...ingress/egress. The stadium was packed and we parked within a 5 minute walk. Leaving was a pleasant surprise. We went from vehicle to I20 in 15 minutes or so.
Posted on 1/15/15 at 11:11 pm to jladne3
leave at halftime to avoid the traffic cluster @$%!
Posted on 1/16/15 at 12:00 am to Srbtiger06
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That being said, they tailgate well but it isn't an LSU atmosphere.
It's a different setting. So many bars and frat houses that close to the stadium is going to cut down on the tailgating crews.
Hotel wise, you should be able to find somewhere in Tuscaloosa or northport this early. Like someone already said, it a place to lay your head. Hell I stayed in a motel 6 in Denham Springs that smelled like middle earth in 2012. Got drunk. Didn't care.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 12:21 am to RBWilliams8
Staying West of Tuscaloosa:
There is very little...
East of Tuscaloosa:
35 miles East is Bessemer (would never stay, rough town!!). 10 miles East of Besemer is Hoover (off I-459). I LIVE 2 MIN OFF INTERSTATE!! There are 4-5 nice hotels (Embassy, Hyatt, Marriott, Winfrey) on John Hawkins Parkway!! Also, a Super Target and Walmart SC.. This is the place to stay if you want nice, clean, safe area with some entertainment!! I have lived here for 20 yrs!! Outside of Hoover and Highway 280, DO NOT STAY IN BHAM!!! Just ask any Florida fan that was here for the bowl!! Hahaha!!
There is very little...
East of Tuscaloosa:
35 miles East is Bessemer (would never stay, rough town!!). 10 miles East of Besemer is Hoover (off I-459). I LIVE 2 MIN OFF INTERSTATE!! There are 4-5 nice hotels (Embassy, Hyatt, Marriott, Winfrey) on John Hawkins Parkway!! Also, a Super Target and Walmart SC.. This is the place to stay if you want nice, clean, safe area with some entertainment!! I have lived here for 20 yrs!! Outside of Hoover and Highway 280, DO NOT STAY IN BHAM!!! Just ask any Florida fan that was here for the bowl!! Hahaha!!
This post was edited on 1/16/15 at 12:30 am
Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:54 am to jladne3
WE always stayed in Meridian, Ms. Several hotels and restaurants right on the interstate. A short ride to bama.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:59 am to jladne3
I would stay in Columbus, MS. One hour away from Tusclaoosa straight across 82. Lots of good food options there and always live music on Fridays.
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