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Have I missed the "traveling to Bama" tips post?

Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:28 pm
Posted by eph4v29
Member since Aug 2010
191 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:28 pm
2 old guys, first trip to Bama, usually get some good intel from these posts - did a search but didn't find anything yet
Posted by bamabayoubengal
huntsville, al
Member since Oct 2007
222 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:33 pm to
Yeah, couldn’t find it either. Suggestions anybody?
Posted by Inside the Eye
Member since Sep 2018
256 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:33 pm to
If you hear banjos do not stop!!


Posted by bamabayoubengal
huntsville, al
Member since Oct 2007
222 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:36 pm to
I hear em everyday.
Posted by Walnut
College Station, TX
Member since Nov 2014
3565 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:40 pm to
The roads in Tuscaloosa are a mess, prepare for some traffic
Posted by nitwit
Member since Oct 2007
12234 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:40 pm to
Wear striped shirts.
You 'll be treated royally.
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75195 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:41 pm to
quote:

The roads in Tuscaloosa are a mess, prepare for some traffic


Great point. Especially if you’re coming from Baton Rouge where the roads aren’t a mess and there’s rarely any traffic.
Posted by ellessuuuu
Member since Sep 2004
8533 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:52 pm to
Have been several times. Don't think I've had any real problems. Like a lot of SEC schools, the Alabama fans that actually show up on campus are generally good fans.

That being said, I am undefeated in Tuscaloosa (2005, 2007, 2011, and 2019), so maybe that impacts my outlook.

Yes, I will be there in two weeks.
This post was edited on 10/23/23 at 1:53 pm
Posted by SloaneRanger
Upper Hurstville
Member since Jan 2014
7699 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 1:58 pm to
Where are you staying? If you’re coming from the west it’s pretty easy.

Be more specific about what you want to know.
This post was edited on 10/23/23 at 2:04 pm
Posted by michael corleone
baton rouge
Member since Jun 2005
5807 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:03 pm to
Do they have post game Ubers ? Staying in T-town. Trying to figure out travel to campus Saturday morning and post game.
Posted by Riolobo
On the lake
Member since Mar 2017
4255 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:13 pm to
Good bar to watch football before the game?
Posted by Red Stick Tigress
Tiger Stadium
Member since Nov 2005
17848 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:18 pm to
Google Tuscaloosa football shuttle.
Posted by SloaneRanger
Upper Hurstville
Member since Jan 2014
7699 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:19 pm to
Not sure about Uber as I have never done that. But the crowd and traffic is such that I imagine it would be hard around the stadium. But it’s really not a long walk to downtown Tuscaloosa. Could prolly snag one there. Also lots of free parking there. Some of the hotels have shuttles.

As for bars, can’t give you a go to but there are lots of places along the strip from downtown to the campus. Find one you like.
Posted by benoit_BayouBengals
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2015
2404 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:23 pm to
Save some money and stay in Meridian, Mississippi. Parking on campus is pretty easy. They offer shuttles from the outer campus lots. Overall a really fun trip.

Was there in 2017 when we lost and there in 2019 when we won. The fans are not a problem at all as long as you're not an a hole.
Posted by crimsonsaint
Member since Nov 2009
37248 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:24 pm to
quote:

Good bar to watch football before the game?


Any of the bars on the strip right next to the stadium.
Posted by Tall Tiger
Dixie
Member since Sep 2007
3224 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:30 pm to
I stay somewhere nice in Birmingham, then drive into Tuscaloosa the day of the game and jump on one of the chartered buses going from McFarland Mall to the stadium. This is a pro tip.
Posted by Penske File
Member since Jul 2019
213 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:34 pm to
Don’t?
Posted by SCwTiger
armpit of 'merica
Member since Aug 2014
5857 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 2:44 pm to
Going for the first time with a couple of friends. No set plans - just going to take in all we can. Great day for other games so we’ll find a place to relax and watch before the BDS beatdown starts.
Posted by kkv75
Member since Sep 2017
4890 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 4:19 pm to
The hotels (like all college towns) jack the prices way up so don't stay in Tuscaloosa. Bars- Gallette's and Houndstooth are very well known. Restaurants - Chuck's Fish is good but nothing you can't get in La. Bear Bryant Museum - pretty cool college football history. Worth the visit.
Posted by Gulf Coast Tiger
Ms Gulf Coast
Member since Jan 2004
18663 posts
Posted on 10/23/23 at 4:32 pm to
We are setting up a tailgate at Central HS south of the stadium.
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