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advice on traveling to Oxford....
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:07 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:07 am
COming in from Houston. Best way to go if driving? Best airport/airline.
I know im kinda late to planning this but plane tickets to Memphis are about $600 roundtrip.
We have a group of four so not above driving. But wanted to see if there is any advice on traveling there.
If we drive we will likely leave thursday afternoon. at the moment we are planning on going through Baton ROuge.
I know im kinda late to planning this but plane tickets to Memphis are about $600 roundtrip.
We have a group of four so not above driving. But wanted to see if there is any advice on traveling there.
If we drive we will likely leave thursday afternoon. at the moment we are planning on going through Baton ROuge.
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 9:08 am
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Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:08 am to cjared036
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advice on traveling to Oxford....
Hide the women and children.....
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:23 am to TabledTiger
Go to BR and hit 55 forever. I would suggest staying in Batesville. Oxford generally sells out for games. If you can get a hotel great. Another option is "renting" a house for the weekend. We used to do that. Great atmosphere. I always liked driving in from Batesville, made it easier.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:24 am to cjared036
The most important bit of information I can tell you is that the bars close real early. Plan accordingly.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:29 am to cjared036
I have always stayed in Tupelo for games at Ole Miss, not a bad drive on game day.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:38 am to cjared036
So 6 hrs to Jackson from Huston then another 2 from Jackson to Oxford.. Or fly on a plane for 2 hrs and drive 1
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:44 am to Col reb 2011
we have a place to stay in Oxford. Not worried about hotels.
Worried about tix a lil. Ole miss friend is taking me and the GF(Texas alum). He says we can buy from the school on September 1st.
Southwest airlines have ridiculous layover times. total travel time will be about 8 hours min flying.
Driving is about 10 hours but we will have our own car.
Ole miss friend here in town says Southwest is best on selection/$ but I wanted to be sure that was the case.
Worried about tix a lil. Ole miss friend is taking me and the GF(Texas alum). He says we can buy from the school on September 1st.
Southwest airlines have ridiculous layover times. total travel time will be about 8 hours min flying.
Driving is about 10 hours but we will have our own car.
Ole miss friend here in town says Southwest is best on selection/$ but I wanted to be sure that was the case.
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 9:45 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:44 am to cjared036
1. Look to rent a college kids condo. Lots of girls who live close to Oxford, rent their condos out for a decent price. Hotels will be booked up in Oxford already. If you don't stay in Oxford, stay in Batesville. It's a 20 minute drive...closest to Oxford.
2. Bars will close at 1 AM every night y'all are there. Library is the most popular bar. It'll be a $20 cover, but worth it on gamedays...if you don't mind a shite load of people. If you hate that type of atmosphere, bars like Boure, Burgundy Room, City Grocery will be good bars.
3. If you have all day Friday in Oxford, eat at Ajax for lunch. It's a must. It's on the Square. For dinner, you'll probably have to make reservations.
4. Parking and driving on gameday is going to suck. Get there decently early and go back to the Grove after the game. No reason to leave right after the game, you'll be sitting in your car for at least an hour before getting off campus...may as well spend it in the Grove.
5. If y'all don't have a tailgate, someone Ole Miss fans will take you in.
6. If an old man behind you says sit down during the game, follow these two rules:
-Do not sit down, unless he legit can't stand and/or you feel bad for standing.
-Do not go off on him in a drunken rage. He will get you kicked out.
2. Bars will close at 1 AM every night y'all are there. Library is the most popular bar. It'll be a $20 cover, but worth it on gamedays...if you don't mind a shite load of people. If you hate that type of atmosphere, bars like Boure, Burgundy Room, City Grocery will be good bars.
3. If you have all day Friday in Oxford, eat at Ajax for lunch. It's a must. It's on the Square. For dinner, you'll probably have to make reservations.
4. Parking and driving on gameday is going to suck. Get there decently early and go back to the Grove after the game. No reason to leave right after the game, you'll be sitting in your car for at least an hour before getting off campus...may as well spend it in the Grove.
5. If y'all don't have a tailgate, someone Ole Miss fans will take you in.
6. If an old man behind you says sit down during the game, follow these two rules:
-Do not sit down, unless he legit can't stand and/or you feel bad for standing.
-Do not go off on him in a drunken rage. He will get you kicked out.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:49 am to cjared036
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I know im kinda late to planning this but plane tickets to Memphis are about $600 roundtrip.
Yeah, Memphis is one of the most expensive airports to fly in and out of in the country. It's been nice adding Frontier and Southwest since Delta cut a ton of flights.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:06 am to UMTigerRebel
considering staying in Tunica and driving over. I've never been to Tunica so is this worth it or too far away?
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 10:27 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:10 am to touchdownattack
That's quite a drive to Oxford and a cab ride will be well over $100 back on Saturday night. I like losing money in Tunica though.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:13 am to touchdownattack
IMO tunica is a little far.. I used to hate those long drives back to Oxford in the morning
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:13 am to touchdownattack
I don't think it's worth it, but I don't really like to gamble. When I have gone, it's always been The Horseshoe.
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 10:20 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:18 am to cjared036
Buy a pair of night vision goggles. Drive late at night with all your lights off. Go as fast as you want. Profit.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:49 am to cjared036
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advice on traveling to Oxford....
Don't.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:52 am to transcend
What a witty post...
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:57 am to hehatedrew
Tupelo or Batesville are your best bet if you aren't staying in Oxford. You should really drive. Cut down on the cost. You'll have your own car. And you don't have to deal with the airlines.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 11:03 am to cjared036
Accuqire...
Bow tie
Khakis
Hair Swoop
Stop by the store and acquire...
fine china
silverware set
finger sandwiches
leave the music at home
You'll blend right in
Bow tie
Khakis
Hair Swoop
Stop by the store and acquire...
fine china
silverware set
finger sandwiches
leave the music at home
You'll blend right in
Posted on 8/19/14 at 11:04 am to cjared036
Find me in the grove and fight me IRL
Only advice
Only advice
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