re: Athens, GA....Planning our trip for Sept. 28th LSU/UGA

Posted by longhorn22

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Posted on 2/7/13 at 3:58 pm to GeauxPack81

where you looking at staying GP?

Posted by JohnnyKilroy

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Posted on 2/7/13 at 4:32 pm to longhorn22

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you can book rooms then cancel them right?

All the hotels are booked up at this point.

Posted by J Murdah

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Posted on 2/7/13 at 5:20 pm to GeauxPack81

We need to book something soon...

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Posted by Wade Phillips

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Posted on 2/8/13 at 10:15 am to J Murdah

I know ppl who will gladly rent out houses for the weekend for the right price.

Posted by tigerfan in bamaland

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Posted on 2/8/13 at 10:22 am to longhorn22

quote:
what else we can do.

Posted by bubbz

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Posted on 2/8/13 at 10:26 am to Wade Phillips

Glad my dad lives 30 minutes from Athens! Should be a good trip.

Posted by GeauxPack81

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Posted on 2/8/13 at 10:44 am to J Murdah

I have a place in mind JMurdah. We just need to book it

Posted by Danneel

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Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:09 am to longhorn22

I have lived in Athens for over 10 years. Here are some suggestions. I tried to include a little something for everyone. Have fun and Geaux Tigers!

Bars/food: Trappeze, The Globe, Copper Creek, Capitol Room, Pauley's (lots of beers, food just ok)

Just Bars (depending on age): Magnolias, Allgood, Walkers, The Pub at Gameday, Cutters, 80s bar, 90s bar, Max/Engine Room, Georgia Bar, Little Kings

Food: East West Bistro, 5 Star Day Cafe, Last Resort, Branded Butcher, Farm 255, The National, Taco Stand, Depalmas, Skokitini

Food (outside of downtown): Big City Bread, 5 & 10, Royal Peasant
Late night food: Little Italy, The Grill

Check out flagpole.com for more food/bar info

Posted by Cap Crunch

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 4:52 pm to GeauxPack81

Bump

GeauxPack and Murdah, we need to get this shite done

Where should we look for hotels?

This post was edited on 6/9/13 at 4:53 pm

Posted by atltiger6487

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 5:11 pm to GeauxPack81

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What do you mean "in actual Athens"? Isn't downtown Athens just a mile or 2 away from the campus?

Downtown Athens is adjacent to campus

Posted by largent47

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 6:45 pm to atltiger6487

I have a group going from RI. We are staying in Atlanta. Last year we went to Gainesville and rented a house on www.vrbo.com . It was a great deal and location. Before I booked Atlanta hotel I noticed a bunch of condo rentals in Athens. It might be worth a look.

Posted by slaphappy

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 7:53 pm to largent47

I couldn't find any reasonable on vrbo.com...rates advertised are not the same on game weekends....Booked in Commerce, GA...is that convenient?

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Posted by AthensTiger

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 8:31 pm to slaphappy

Commerce is about as convenient as you will find now is my guess.

Posted by PANTHER

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 8:39 pm to longhorn22

Yeah don't go. Gainsville either

Posted by Dirty Pierre

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 8:41 pm to GeauxPack81

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Isn't downtown Athens just a mile or 2 away from the campus?

Downtown Athens sits side-by-side with the north end of the campus.

Posted by MNCscripper

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 8:44 pm to longhorn22

Flying into ATL that Thurs before. Playing golf @ Reynolds Plantation Friday. Got a party bus to Athens Saturday. I think there is 16 of us total

Posted by dgnx6

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 9:10 pm to longhorn22

Athens sucks besides the night life. Not much to see. Tgey gave 90+ bars downtown, just bar hop until you find LSU fans. Never stayed in a hotel, akways with friends. But i know they have ur basic hotels like howard johnson.

Posted by dgnx6

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Posted on 6/9/13 at 9:15 pm to Feed Me Popeyes

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We're planning to make it down as well. I hear it's the best college town in the entire country to spend a football weekend. I'm sold

Looks like a 3:30ET CBS game, right?

Idk ab that. I grew up in ATl so maybe im biased. My first trip to br when i was looking at schools blew me away. Nothing compares to night games at LSU. Nothing.