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re: Staying in Madison
Posted on 7/13/16 at 11:21 pm to CRAZY 4 LSU
Posted on 7/13/16 at 11:21 pm to CRAZY 4 LSU
Google say 2Hr 22Min I would expect 3 to 3.5 with construction and game day traffic, possibley more.
It also will depend on which side of Lake Winnebago you go. Plan your trip there is construction US41. Not sure if it will be completed by then.
It also will depend on which side of Lake Winnebago you go. Plan your trip there is construction US41. Not sure if it will be completed by then.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 6:51 am to Chucktown_Badger
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It drops off right at Memorial Union, right?
Still drops off at Chazen Art Museum, which is same spot as Megabus and Van Galder pick-up/drop-offs.
For outsiders, still very close to the Union.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 6:53 am to CRAZY 4 LSU
Taking party bus. Woot!
Posted on 7/14/16 at 6:58 am to CRAZY 4 LSU
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For those of us staying in Madison Friday and driving up Saturday morning, what kind of commute are we looking at? Not familiar with the highway system at all there.
If you're coming from Madison, you'll take 151 N, which merges with I-41 through the Fox Valley.
You'll begin to encounter traffic as you get through Appleton, but given the number of Exits getting to Lambeau from I-41 and I-43, and people coming at different times, I wouldn't think you encounter horrific traffic. Then again, most everyone has only been to Lambeau for NFL games...
Posted on 7/14/16 at 7:23 am to AZBadgerFan
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Where in Madison are you staying?
Radisson Hotel
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:04 am to cole_cole_world
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Radisson Hotel
The Radisson that I'm thinking of is near West Towne Mall. Is that where you're staying? It's an easy drive downtown, though about six miles out. Hotels in downtown Madison tend to be pretty expensive, so I understand if that played a role.
Not that they'll be playing a game, but Madison Memorial is close to your hotel. They're a powerhouse in basketball and have had numerous Division I players, some of which include: Wesley Matthews (Marquette), Vander Blue (Marquette), Jeronne Maymon (Tennessee), Keaton Nankivil (Wisconsin), Junior Lomomba (Providence).
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 8:05 am
Posted on 7/14/16 at 9:25 am to AZBadgerFan
Comfort Inn and suites
Thinking about having to drive in extra early to beat the traffic.
Thinking about having to drive in extra early to beat the traffic.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 10:06 am to cole_cole_world
I'll be in Fremont, WI which is about 50mi from Lambeau.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 10:08 am to tigergym
Staying Marriot West
Anybody else taking the 8am Z travel tour bus from Madison west to Lambeau , or have better options?
Anybody else taking the 8am Z travel tour bus from Madison west to Lambeau , or have better options?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 11:04 am to cole_cole_world
We are staying at Foxhills in Michicot(about 15 miles from GB). Is a golf course timeshare place(swapped for it). I think you can rent by the night. Might be an option for some, esp. Golfers. We are staying for the week and touring Yankeeland.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 11:09 am to dwr353
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We are staying at Foxhills in Michicot(about 15 miles from GB). Is a golf course timeshare place(swapped for it). I think you can rent by the night. Might be an option for some, esp. Golfers. We are staying for the week and touring Yankeeland.
Some really cool towns in the Northwoods...Minoqua is great, lots of lakes, lodges, woods, fishing, bars, good people all over the place up there.
Door County is great, lots of really cool harbor towns.
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 11:10 am
Posted on 7/14/16 at 11:10 am to Chucktown_Badger
Looking forward to it. Heard Door County is a must see.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 12:13 pm to cole_cole_world
We're flying into Madison Friday afternoon and staying at Holiday Inn by the airport. It's northeast of downtown and "on the way" to Green Bay.
Can anyone recommend a fun restaurant in Madison (equivalent to Sammy's in BR) for Friday night? Will be wearing P&G, so don't want to get beat up.
Can anyone recommend a fun restaurant in Madison (equivalent to Sammy's in BR) for Friday night? Will be wearing P&G, so don't want to get beat up.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 1:21 pm to BoCoTiger
Essen Haus. German restaurant. Polka Music. Boot drinking.
On the capital square is the Old Fashioned. Its a Wisconsin themed supper club. Import beers are any beer not made in Wisconsin at that place.
Memorial Union Terrace is also a great stop for a few beers as the day turns into night. Might have live music and a nice lake view.
Depends what time you are talking and what kind of group you have and what you are looking for. Let me know-I am happy to help and hope you enjoy the town.
My favorite area Friday night supper club fish fry is Maple Tree in McFarland(just 5 minutes outside of town on the SE side).
Nobody will beat you up in Madison.
On the capital square is the Old Fashioned. Its a Wisconsin themed supper club. Import beers are any beer not made in Wisconsin at that place.
Memorial Union Terrace is also a great stop for a few beers as the day turns into night. Might have live music and a nice lake view.
Depends what time you are talking and what kind of group you have and what you are looking for. Let me know-I am happy to help and hope you enjoy the town.
My favorite area Friday night supper club fish fry is Maple Tree in McFarland(just 5 minutes outside of town on the SE side).
Nobody will beat you up in Madison.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 1:27 pm to crazyatthecamp
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Essen Haus. German restaurant. Polka Music. Boot drinking.
Good call. Needs to get there relatively early to get a table, but the scene gets damn fun with the boot drinking game.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 1:32 pm to Chucktown_Badger
If we can get these LSU fans staying in Madison to just hit up the Essen Haus for das boot and Wandos for some fish bowls....they may not even make it to the game Saturday.
Win- win!
Win- win!
Posted on 7/14/16 at 1:34 pm to Chucktown_Badger
I posted this in that 17 page thread, but...
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- Downtown Madison is located on an isthmus, which means it is situated on a narrow strip of land with Lake Mendota to the West and Lake Monona to the East.
- With Mendota's orientation, you'll get great views of the sunset over the lake. Coincidentally, UW-Madison's campus is located along the shores of Mendota and you can get tremendous sights from Memorial Union Terrace. The Union was the first of its kind in the U.S. to sell beer and it remains one of the most-popular hangouts during the summer and fall months. About half of it is undergoing renovation, but still hard to beat.
- For views over Lake Monona, head over to Monona Union Terrace (no affiliation with UW-Madison), which is east past the Capitol.
- The Capitol Square and Bascom Hill ("heart" of UW-Madison) is connected by State Street, which is a pedestrian-only passageway. The only vehicles allowed on State Street are city buses.
- Along State Street are a number of boutique shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also a number of bars a block off State Street, too. On the lower-end of State Street, closer to campus, are more bars targeted to college students. If you're looking to be in this scene, since it is first weekend all students are back, head to Brats, KK, Wandos, Chasers, City, Mondays, Double U, Madhatters, Vintage, Church Key, and Whiskey Jacks (though I do not consider this a "college bar").
- A couple restaurants/bars near these college bars that might be worth checking out are Dotty Dumpling's Dowry and Nitty Gritty (food is mediocre).
- As you move further up State Street toward the Capitol Square, you'll run into bars that feature a mix of college students + young professionals / graduate students. Some of these bars include Paul's Club, Plaza, and Tiki Shack. Ivory Room is a piano bar less than a block off State Street and Silver Dollar is a dive-bar with a shuffleboard table.
- Once you reach the Capitol Square, you'll find some tremendous bars, lounges, cocktail bars, cigar bars, restaurants, etc. If they aren't on the Square, they are a block (or two) off it.
- If you're on the Square... (1) Coopers Tavern has a great beer list, (2) Old Fashioned makes awesome cheese curds, burgers, and stiff Old Fashioneds, and (3) L'Etoile, Graft and Graze are all Farm-to-Table establishments.
- As you move off the Square, around the King Street area, I highly recommend Merchant, Lucille, Maduro (cigar bar), and Opus Lounge for excellent cocktails. If you move off the Square, towards W Main Street, I can't recommend Genna's and Tornado Room enough. Further east of the Capitol is Essen Haus, which has a great atmosphere and volleyball in the summer months.
- For other bars, Argus, Tipsy Cow, Natt Spill, Great Dane are all great spots.
- Other than these food/bar choices, I recommend walking around campus, checking out Camp Randall, Union South (a second student union that was completed in 2011), walk along Lakeshore Path, etc.
- The beautiful thing about Madison is that campus and downtown are very much intertwined and walking distance from one another.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:12 pm to cole_cole_world
just don't wear a Trump shirt around the campus. Those are the most radical leftists anywhere.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:23 pm to 1609tiger
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just don't wear a Trump shirt around the campus. Those are the most radical leftists anywhere.
Pretty accurate. If you get confronted, just tell them you're being ironic by wearing it.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 3:37 pm to Paul Allen
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Staying in Grand Rapids, MI
Beer City USA! Couple Hour Ferry over I assume. Thought about the same.
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