Milwaukee and Madison booked

[ajusf16]

Packers are in Chicago, I have some friends who are flying in for the USF game and then plan to drive to Chicago.  I may go that route as well since Chicago is on my way home to Columbus.

 

That is assuming I do get to go, we will have a new baby and undecided if I will be able to make the trip.

[charsibb]

Packers are in Chicago, I have some friends who are flying in for the USF game and then plan to drive to Chicago.  I may go that route as well since Chicago is on my way home to Columbus.

 

That is assuming I do get to go, we will have a new baby and undecided if I will be able to make the trip.

 

 

Congrats!

 

Expanding Bull Nation, one rugrat at a time!!

[ajusf16]

 

Packers are in Chicago, I have some friends who are flying in for the USF game and then plan to drive to Chicago.  I may go that route as well since Chicago is on my way home to Columbus.

 

That is assuming I do get to go, we will have a new baby and undecided if I will be able to make the trip.

 

 

Congrats!

 

Expanding Bull Nation, one rugrat at a time!!

 

dats right

[beefy620]

I don't get to a lot of away games.  Have tickets for this one been announced?  Or should I go ahead and start making plans now assuming I'll be able so source some? -Thanks

[BDYZR]

I don't get to a lot of away games.  Have tickets for this one been announced?  Or should I go ahead and start making plans now assuming I'll be able so source some? -Thanks

Tickets, I don't think so.

Travel plans - ABSOLUTELY!

[beefy620]

Word...well looking into going and draggin some friends from around Peoria somewhere up for the game and some New Glarus brewery dranking

[charsibb]

LOL, I used to have a t-shirt that said "Where the Hell is New Glarus?"

[BDYZR]

Madison planning...

 

Day      Sunrise       Sunset    Avg.High    Avg.Low   RecordHigh  RecordLow

29       6:53am         6:42pm        68         43          84 (1983)       23 (1984)

 

6:53 AM

6:42 PM

68°F

43°F

56°F

84°F (1983)

23°F (1984)

Edited July 7, 2014 by BDYZR

[CousinRicky]

43 degrees?  Shoot, that's below freezing isn't it?  Let's hope they don't set any record lows.  Lawdy, lawdy.

[Bulls2k]

There are multiple cities within a hour or  few hours drive of Madison:

You can fly into Madison,

 Milwaukee is just over and hour (one interstate, straight shot).  Most airlines. Right on the Great Lake, Beautiful city, lots to do and see. lots of hotels

 

Rockford Ill is just over an hour away ( its due south of Madison)  Flights from St Pete Clw are pretty cheap flights

 

Chicago is  under 2 hours depending on traffic, every airline. Multiple airports as well.  Lots of stuff to do, Hotels everywhere, Nightlife ect...

 

Madison has Lots to do and see in the area,  If you like the outdoors than you will enjoy the city, Cpl of lakes downtown (not far from campus and capital of Wisconsin) Great fishing, boating ect... The city has  or used to have a bar or pub on almost every corner( at least it did when I was there years ago) , friendly people,  progressive city , Weather should b nice as well since its early in the FB season.

 

Wisconsin Dells is pretty close as well  Lots to do and see there. Its only about   an hour or so away    http://www.wisdells.com/  

I'm in the planning stages for hopefully making it up to the big game.

 

 I'm originally from IL so I'll give a little insight for people travelling up to the game.....

 

If your doing a 4 day trip and flying into Milwaukee....Drive from Milwaukee to Madison for the day/night before the game and of course game day/night. Then if your bringing your spouse maybe venture for a romantic day/night in Lake Geneva, WI.  Then drive back to Milwaukee for a day/night since you'd be flying out here.  Or....just stay in Madison the whole time, enjoy the college town/area and party hearty !

 

ROCKFORD:

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I lived in Rockford for 21 years....I wouldn't recommend staying there or spending anytime there unless you want a half way point between Madison and Chicago/O'Hare Airport.  If that's the case the "Clock Tower Inn" is the hotel that has been there for years and seems to be popular for Chicago'ian's since it right off of I-90 (I-90 and E. State St ). There are a few other newer hotels in the same area.  If you do happen venture there check out Japanese Gardens (with spouse only), Aldeen Golf Course (excellent course - play it from the tips!) and the Irish Rose Saloon (older local joint - my fav) or Stone Eagle Tavern (newer restaurant) or the Rockford Brewing Company (haven't been there yet) or eat at the local spot for pizza at Lino's. Culver's for frozen custard.  Breakfast with the locals (Swedes) at the Stockholm Inn.

 

Rockford Airport....skip it (locals don't even fly into it. I believe HOOTERS air used to (maybe still do?) fly into there), similar but smaller than St. Pete Airport.  For this game definitely fly into Milwaukee Airport.  If your going to be Chicago bound on the tail end of the game/trip then possibly O'hare or Midway.  Milwaukee Airport is very nice....similar to Tampa Airport

 

MADISON or MILWAUKEE

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Of course this is the area most people want suggestions but I haven't been to Madison or Milwaukee much so I don't want

to BS as I can't give solid recommendations.  Both are fun towns in there own right and you'll have no problem having a good time...just ask

the locals were to go.

 

Lake Geneva, WI (more of a with a spouse area):

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IF you are with your *spouse* and you want a quaint lake area with small shops, restaurants and the lake check out Lake Geneva, WI, here are my recommendations for that area:

 

Lake Geneva, WI: Hotel's:

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The Abbey Resort

   http://www.theabbeyresort.com/

   * NOT walking distance to town restuarants/bars/shops

Grand Geneva Resort and Spa

   http://www.grandgeneva.com/

   * NOT walking distance to town restuarants/bars/shops

2 hotels right around the corner/next to Gino's East Pizza

and 1 hotel between Gino's East and part of the the "Schil..." bar tavern

restaurant. 

 

Lake Geneva, WI: Restaurants:

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Tuscany Tavern & Grill

  http://www.thetuscantavernandgrill.com/

  * recommended by many

  * I'd go here

Anthony's Steak House

   http://www.anthonyssteakhouselg.com/

  * recommended by many

Pier 290  ( in neighboring "Williams Bay, WI" )

   http://pier290.com/

https://www.google.com/maps/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0x8805f5c8fe90d7e9:0x3abd5bb65ebe8800!2m5!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i100!3m1!7e1!4shttps://plus.google.com/100946361845230144515/photos?hl%3Den%26socfid%3Dweb:lu:kp:placepageimage%26socpid%3D1!5spier+290+-+Google+Search&sa=X&ei=Ubi5U-nPD5KiyASil4KYAQ&ved=0CJ0BEKIqMAo

  * recommended by many

  * Busy/make reservation...I'd go here

Gino's East (Pizza)

  http://www.ginoseastlakegeneva.com/

  * Famous Chicago Pizza (unique deep dish)

  * I'd go here

Popeye's

   http://www.popeyeslkg.com/home

  * Lake Geneva "fish fry" staple...used to be good not sure anymore

  * Friday is "all you can eat fish fry night"

  * Check the hours, closes at 10pm

Bar:

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Champs Sports Bar & Grill

   http://www.champslakegeneva.com/

 

 

DOOR COUNTY, WI

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For an extended trip/vacation, with a New England flare, with your *spouse* I'd highly recommend DOOR COUNTY, WI

http://doorcounty.com/

 

CHICAGO

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Of course you can never go wrong with Chicago !

   * Michigan Ave

   * Rush St.

   * Bears game

   * Lot's of Museums

   * Gino's Pizza

   * Hancock / Sears Tower / Trump Tower ( have a drink on the top)

         * glass floor viewing perch

   * Architecture River/boat Cruise

        http://www.architecture.org/rivercruise

   * Navy Pier

   * Lincoln Park "yuppie area"

Edited July 8, 2014 by Bulls2k