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I'm coming to Gainesville for Aggy vs Gatas
Posted on 8/1/17 at 9:30 am
Posted on 8/1/17 at 9:30 am
So I figured who to get better tips from then you classy gents.
I am going with wife's uncle who is a UF Alum. I am sure he has some stuff in mind, but what are some must sees? tips? advice on how to do a weekend in Gainesville? I am flying into Orlando on Friday. I think we have a hotel in Ocala not Gainesville since we waiting so long to finalize the trip. Our seats on the 25 yard line, row 70. Just how high will I be? At Kyle we have multiple decks so the seats rows usually end at 25-35.
Thanks in advance
I am going with wife's uncle who is a UF Alum. I am sure he has some stuff in mind, but what are some must sees? tips? advice on how to do a weekend in Gainesville? I am flying into Orlando on Friday. I think we have a hotel in Ocala not Gainesville since we waiting so long to finalize the trip. Our seats on the 25 yard line, row 70. Just how high will I be? At Kyle we have multiple decks so the seats rows usually end at 25-35.
Thanks in advance
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Posted on 8/1/17 at 9:57 am to Farmer1906
i was going to say you could park near the krispy kreme(corner of 13th and university), but google maps has shown me that there's new apartments being built in what used to be empty grass parking lots. this makes me sad because it was the closest you could get to the stadium without a parking pass. 
Posted on 8/1/17 at 11:03 am to Farmer1906
There is so much to do in Gainesville, especially from an eating and drinking perspective.
I don't even know where to start.
Assuming you find decent parking, you probably will want to stay close to the stadium, if that is the case, your options are more limited to the mid-town bars and a lot of students and tailgates around the stadium.
You should head downtown that night after the game. Lots of good places to eat, and there is pretty much something for everyone.
I don't even know where to start.
Assuming you find decent parking, you probably will want to stay close to the stadium, if that is the case, your options are more limited to the mid-town bars and a lot of students and tailgates around the stadium.
You should head downtown that night after the game. Lots of good places to eat, and there is pretty much something for everyone.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 3:37 pm to Farmer1906
I loved my trip to College Station, I hope a lot of Aggies travel to see the Swamp.
Enjoy your trip, park wherever you can. Students let you park at their houses for anywhere from $10 to $80 right there across the street from the stadium. Like it's been said, there's so many places to eat in Gainesville that you will find somewhere. There's literally something for whatever food you want.
Hopefully for the game day atmosphere it's a night game and the weather isn't rainy. I would say get there early and get to your seat. The band pregame is pretty standard but Florida sings their alma mater, does the big Orange and Blue chant, has a former player do the Mr. Two Bits chant, and has a few cool videos they show before the team comes on the field. All stuff that you may find cool as an opposing fan in a stadium you've never been in.
Enjoy your trip! I hope you run into a bunch of hospitable people in Gainesville like we did in College Station
Edit: I usually sit pretty low, but row 70 isn't that bad. If you look at pictures of the stadium, it goes straight up and you are pretty much on top of the field no matter where you sit. Your seats will be great, especially at the 25 yard line. You'll have a great view.
Enjoy your trip, park wherever you can. Students let you park at their houses for anywhere from $10 to $80 right there across the street from the stadium. Like it's been said, there's so many places to eat in Gainesville that you will find somewhere. There's literally something for whatever food you want.
Hopefully for the game day atmosphere it's a night game and the weather isn't rainy. I would say get there early and get to your seat. The band pregame is pretty standard but Florida sings their alma mater, does the big Orange and Blue chant, has a former player do the Mr. Two Bits chant, and has a few cool videos they show before the team comes on the field. All stuff that you may find cool as an opposing fan in a stadium you've never been in.
Enjoy your trip! I hope you run into a bunch of hospitable people in Gainesville like we did in College Station
Edit: I usually sit pretty low, but row 70 isn't that bad. If you look at pictures of the stadium, it goes straight up and you are pretty much on top of the field no matter where you sit. Your seats will be great, especially at the 25 yard line. You'll have a great view.
This post was edited on 8/1/17 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 8/1/17 at 3:42 pm to Farmer1906
Which section are you in? 25 yard line row 70 on the visitor sideline will be the student section, or really close to it. And likely less friendly to visitor fans 
Home sideline will put you in the middle of the "alumni" side and you should be comfortable there. You'll be around older fans and- unless you're beside some bad seeds- should get treated fairly well.
Home sideline will put you in the middle of the "alumni" side and you should be comfortable there. You'll be around older fans and- unless you're beside some bad seeds- should get treated fairly well.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 10:24 pm to Farmer1906
Bump for game week.
Any other recommendations?
I am looking for a good spot to watch the Astros v Indians/Yankees Saturday afternoon before the game. What's good and close to campus?
Any other recommendations?
I am looking for a good spot to watch the Astros v Indians/Yankees Saturday afternoon before the game. What's good and close to campus?
Posted on 10/11/17 at 11:13 pm to Farmer1906
Aggies are some of the coolest cats around when it comes to fans. Hope you have fun.
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