Let's Go Maryland!
by TwistNHook on Sep 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT
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We got the Aaron Rodgers Liveblog coming up in a few hours. But for now, let's focus on our more Travel Channel oriented blogging aspects.
For those of you who are heading to Maryland for the game this week, you should read this. A friend of mine who attends Maryland wrote up a quick rundown of places of entertainment and alcohol in the local area. Enjoy!
College Park is notorious for its bars. When you drive down route 1 to get to campus, you see 4 things: Frat Row, sports memorobilia (sorry if i spelled that wrong), liquor stores, and bars. In terms of the bars:
1. Bentleys- Football players hang out here the most, and so do ALL the girls who are trying to get with them.
2. Thirsty Turtle: HUGEEE bar. Has a dance floor upstairs. Pretty fun, usually crowded.
3. Cornerstone: More of a sitdown bar. Dancing sometimes, pool tables upstairs.
4. Sante Fe: Live music performances all the time
To buy sports gear go to:
1. The Maryland Book Exchange (on route 1)
2. UM Book Center (in the union on the middle of campus)
For breakfast, everyone MUST eat at the Bagel Place. Not only is it tradition, its DELICIOUS.
If you want to venture outside of College Park (which I highly suggest you do)
1. Baltimore Inner Harbor- pretty fun, good shopping, aquarium, ESPN Zone, etc.
2. DC- (not the tourist crap): Go to Georgetown for shopping. It´s right by the Potomac River and they have pretty stores. For night time adventures, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle (more toward the gay crowd...) and Georgetown have the best bars and a few clubs are:
1. Ibiza
2. Ultrabar (if you go with me, you don't have to pay :) )
3. Love (very ghetto, but they have some good performers)
4. Fur- I hate it because I have had 3 bad experiences there, but a lot of people like it.
So, there you go. I tried to find links for these places when I could. If you are attending the game, feel free to snap photos, get stories and put up FanPosts. We are all citizen journalists here.
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all the unreinforced masonry construction
on the east coast (maryland and virginia especially) makes me nervous.
(i’m a geologist)
by Rocksanddirt on Sep 8, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it Turtle Week already?
I wish I was 21 and could go to bars :(
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Sep 8, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I lived in DC for 8 years until moving recently...
…and have to respectfully disagree with some of the suggestions. (No offense intended, just my opinion.)
First, to consider Dupont the “gay” part of town is to ignore the last 15 years of gentrification and to buy into a stereotype. Yes, there are some “gay” bars in the area. There are also many, many good places to go if that’s not your particular orientation. If you’re in DC, don’t hesitate to go there.
Adams Morgan was o.k. around about 2000. It is, quite frankly, a little dodgy for my tastes. There is an incredible concentration of bars on 18th St. but the hooligans on the sidewalk are a little much these days. If you do go, Bedrock Billiards was always a personal favorite. Amsterdam Falafel is fantastic late night food.
“Midtown”/South Dupont is home to many fine places, including the Sign of the Whale (the Cal Alumni bar). The Lucky Bar is always popular but I’m not a huge fan. I do recommend Julia’s Empanadas on Connecticut Ave. for late night food. The Bottom Line used to be good but can be taken over by the post-softball crowd.
Georgetown:DC::Palo Alto:The Bay Area. Enough said? I avoided the place for years and have no regrets. If you want to shop at overpriced “boutiques” and/or Urban Outfitters, here is your chance. Again, just an opinion.
I also have to say that in 8 years I don’t know a single person that went to College Park to hang out even once. It’s not near anything. If you do go to DC, go to the game then get back to the city. Even Northern Virginia (Clarendon, Courthouse areas) is better.
I could ramble on if people are actually going to the area and want more info. Just let me know.
Go Sox!
by luzinski on Sep 8, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Although my friends suggestions are helpful, I am sure that the more views the merrier. I don’t know how many people are going, but for those who ARE going, any help is good. Thanks for the suggestions. Feel free to give more.
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by TwistNHook on Sep 8, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ 1 Luzinski....
Lived in DC for 3 years and never made it to college park once. Gotta disrespect you though for being a sox fan. Otherwise you pretty much hit it on the head.
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry: You'll grow to like Ryan Sweeney.
I still like the Swisher trade from our side, but you got a pretty good haul.
Go Sox!
by luzinski on Sep 8, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I already love Ryan Sweeny (power needs to come around though). Gio has been dissapointing thus far and
de los santos blew out his arm. I have no problem whatsoever with the Chi Sox. It’s the Red Sox/Yanks/Angels I hate. I’ll be pulling for Swish and your boys come Playoffs!
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this "friend" would do himself a little good to venture outside the confines of college
park.
I hear S.E. DC is the place to be ;)
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a she. And I’ll tell her you said that.
"Save The Oaks: Overthrow Capitalism" said Dumpster Muffin sanguinely
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by TwistNHook on Sep 8, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It? I'll tell her you referred to her as such.
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t respect women. As a gender.
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by TwistNHook on Sep 8, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is good advice. It's a fantastic town in which to be young and over 21.
Lot’s of post-college folks getting their first paychecks. It really does have a great nightlife.
Go Sox!
by luzinski on Sep 8, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lived in SE for most of my 8 years, albeit in Capitol Hill, SE.
Crossing the Anacostia is something else altogether.
Go Sox!
by luzinski on Sep 8, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YO MY AMIGOS....
Anyone know, or know anyone who knows, whether you are allowed to tailgate on campus grounds? With my tickets they sent me a parking pass to park in an assigned lot. Wondering if I can just finish off my 18 pack in public or need to be discrete about it. Don’t want to get arrested before kickoff like my buddy did at the Tennessee game.
Thanks in advance!
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If all else fails, go find the father of MD’s QB and pick a fight with him.
by turkey on Sep 8, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turkey, you best be quiet before I bust out the carving knife...
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Parking Pass?!?
That’s awesome! I wonder if we have a parking pass for our group of travelers??
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
by thenick on Sep 8, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's kinda whack. It came with my tickets. However, it's a parking pass that allows you
access to campus. Once on Campus you have to pay $15 for a parking permit. So in the end you need two passes/permits to get on to campus.
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not Metro?
Crap…is the campus even on the Metro? It isn’t, is it?
Go Sox!
by luzinski on Sep 8, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luzinski.... I have no idea because, much like you, I've never been there....
I’ve read it’s a mile walk to campus (definitely doable), but the parking pass indicates it’s a 30 minute drive. I have no idea what to think. I’d rather have my 18-pack chillin in the ice chest as we drive over there with the hopes of crackin’ our first cold one at 9am.
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In other words, I don't know the best way to get to campus. That's why I'm driving. If anyone figures it out
please do let us know.
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, this would be greatly appreciated....
…as i’ll be going and as of yet don’t know how i’m gonna get there.
by totallyawesome on Sep 8, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is ON the Metro....but
the College Park, MD metro stop is on the OTHER side of the campus from the stadium. It is a nice walk through the heart of the campus, however if you don’t want to do that they have shuttles that will take you much closer to Chevy Chase Bank Field…That’s right…Chevy. Chase. Bank. Field.
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
by thenick on Sep 8, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick, you seem quite knowledgable. Are you permitted to tailgate in the parking lots OR
will they go all angel stadium police on you and write you up not once, but two times, for indulging in your libations prior to the game?
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly have no idea...
I got all of my info from the UMD Dept of Transportation Services website, the UMD Football website, the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority website, and Google Earth.
From the looks of the parking situation, it would seem that with that much parking on-campus and near the stadium, as well as a golf course (though I doubt it will be like the Rose Bowl golf course tailgate), the campus police would be hard-pressed to enforce a dry policy.
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
by thenick on Sep 8, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are a couple sites that seem dedicated to Maryland tailgating.
These folks may be able to help:
At the very least it seems like adult beverages are tolerated.
Go Sox!
by luzinski on Sep 8, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet find!
They kick it off early – like 6am early. Makes my goal of 9am look like sissy business.
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turtle Week - Yay or Nay?
After the resounding success of Cougar Week and all the fun games, should there be a turtle week?
Or should we save it for Pac-10 teams?
by Rishi on Sep 8, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why can’t we have Cougar Week again?
I kissed Dumpster Muffin and I liked it. The taste of her hippie chapped lips.
by Maharg on Sep 8, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think turtle week needs to start with a great graphic…where is zoonews, anyway?
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Sep 8, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Working on the Karl Dorrell with mustache picture
Hopefully…
by Rishi on Sep 8, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MD Tailgating -- the definitive word
I am hosting a big crew for this weekend’s game and so scouted the MD tailgating options two weeks ago (before their Delaware game). Here’s the deal: the cash lots are to the Southeast of the stadium. No problem tailgating; the only problem is getting in: you need a color permit (yellow, white, etc.) or you can’t park there. The best way to get there is to take exit 23 off the Beltway, go south on Kenilworth to Paint Branch, and then go right and follow along until you get into campus. It’s easy and traffic was pretty light when I checked it out (though who knows what it will look like this week).
For those without the requisite permit (like me), there is a lot at St. Mark’s church and school on Adelphi just south of University Blvd. This is to the northwest of the stadium (get there by taking exit 25B, to Route 1 South, to 193 W (University Blvd). It’s cheap ($10 per car) and there were a lot of folks getting after it when I checked it out.
Finally, the parking lot at the U MD golf course is a really good option — it’s $15 per car and is well located: heading West on University Blvd from Route 1, it is on the right when you intersect with Stadium Drive. That’s where we will be set up — come by, say hello, and have a bloodie.
One other note: if you don’t want to pay for parking, you can park on the shoulder of University Blvd to the east of Stadium Drive.
by DC Bear on Sep 8, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Im looking for Cal tailgaters on saturday. I live in baltimore from cali and have friends coming out for the game. Where will the mass of Cal fans be pregaming at? I plan on getting there between 7:30-8. Let me know.
Roll On!!
by Bmore Bear on Sep 10, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will be at the official CAA tailgate
but i know there are others around. i don’t know the area, but i’ll see if i can find out where they’re meeting.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Sep 10, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DC Bear, You the man!
I gots me one of them dos parking permits – don’t know why, they just sent it to me. Thanks for the information.
Go BEARS!!!
by 33SwisherSweet on Sep 8, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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