Virginia Tech game, Sat., 9/21 - anyone thinking of going?
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Roanoke is ~45 min away if you're willing to drive a bit
That may be the best bet, but I wonder if Roanoke fills up too on game weekends. Beautiful part of the country, but I'm good sticking with home games for now.
Anyone know if they have much of a tailgate scene down there?
Eh, I interviewed down there before we returned to Jersey: did the trip in roughly 2 hours, maybe a hair less.
Eh, I interviewed down there before we returned to Jersey: did the trip in roughly 2 hours, maybe a hair less.
I'm going, booked at the Courtyard Roanoke Airport. Not much was available in Blacksburg.
Stay in Blacksburg Spank, or at a minimum Chambersburg
Great college town and they do it nice the night before and gameday itself
Great spot in the downturn area for dinner we ate at, it’s an old hose turned restaurant awesome vibe & food
Top of the Stairs (Tots) is the main bar on (or literally 2 seconds off) campus
Solid tailgate scene
Make sure you’re in for Sandman - it’s legit
Endzone club seats are cheap ish is you want club otherwise most sideline is good view but no seat backs
Been three times and never came away disappointed
I went to a couple of our games in the graber era (93 and 94)…and it was fun then …but in the middle of no where
CAUTION…can see this being moved to a Thursday night espn game
CAUTION…can see this being moved to a Thursday night espn game
Highly advised, staying in town, bite the bullet, and go with a few people to split the room or use points
There’s a Marriott right next to campus, which is phenomenal, or stay in Chambersburg, which is like 5 miles away
Great, great scene and great vibe
You will not regret making the trip
There’s a Marriott right next to campus, which is phenomenal, or stay in Chambersburg, which is like 5 miles away
Great, great scene and great vibe
You will not regret making the trip
I think you mean Christiansburg?
Those staying in Roanoke and points north, know that traffic on US460 and I-81 northbound after a game is killller
It’s a 7 hour drive.
Take the western route through PA, VA and the Shenandoah Valley…. It’s a nice ride
Take the western route through PA, VA and the Shenandoah Valley…. It’s a nice ride
Ageee with everything written above.
Great ride, beautiful part of the country and great game day experience.
Looks like the 2 Marriott's (Residence Inn & Courtyard) in town are both sold out for the Fri-Sun weekend. Christiansburg one is as well.
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Last time there we rented a private residence early 2000’s late 90’s . Buddy arranged. Looking on air bnb there are plenty of options in the 100-350/ night range. Depending on size of apartment/ house.
That sounds good, but for those of us living in Monmouth/Ocean, going through PA would be a long detour? Or take 70 West at Baltimore to 81 South?
Nah, my oldest is living in my maw in law's house outside of Charlottesville while attending UVA, so I'll drive down a day or two before to spend some time with him. Then we'll shoot down to the game.
For those of us in the northern part of the state, that basically involves getting to 78 west, taking that into PA, then catching 81 south. I would guess this is more of a detour if you're coming from southern or south-central Jersey.
You can take I95 to 276 (which becomes 176 which becomes 76) to 81 south, that adds like 20-25 miles but is almost as fast. Go figure.
Shelby is extraordinarily nice. He can't think of anyone better to spend 10+ hours in the car with driving to and from VT.
Keep checking, chances are rooms will open up closer to game day
Also call them if you can get put on the waitlist
Just reserved an airbnb. Private apartment in Blacksburg. 700 for 3 nights..pretty good.
Free cancellation if game gets moved.
Free cancellation if game gets moved.
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