re: Best SEC Football Roadtrip

With that said, I've been to just about every campus with the exception of Arkansas, South Carolina, and the 2 Newbies for an Alabama game. In no particular order, here are some of my favorites:

Athens The bar scene is just about as good as it gets anywhere. The Friday night was almost as much fun as the game the next day. Since they stopped tailgating on North Campus, the "typical experience" is just average. But who cares? The bars, again, are awesome. Can't believe we last visited in 2008--this has to change soon.

Baton Rouge Winner of the "best food" category. Never had a problem with their fans, and can honestly say, they are some of the friendliest I've been around. The Parade grounds for a big game has a lot of energy, and the Stadium at night is the loudest in college football.

Oxford It's exactly what you hear about on here--the town is beautiful, the bars are fun, the girls are smokin', and the Grove is an A+ tailgate experience. They care about their team, but you can tell years of "meh" football has worn on them, leading to the Stadium (which NEEDS renovation) to not be the most exuberant place to watch a game.

Starkville Probably the shocker of the group, Starkville is a pretty decent time. The cotton district has enough bars to make any 2 day trip fun, and the Junction has become a very decent place to tailgate. The cowbells do get annoying, but if you only experience it once every two years, it can be a cool sight to see. DWS has great sightlines, but is by far the quietest of any of the SEC stadiums I've been to.

Auburn Auburn, like Starkville, is just not my personal cup of tea. However, they have an interesting campus, and a very loud stadium. JHS is not going to win any vanity contests, but they have a loud crowd, intense environment, and a true passion for football. Hit up sky bar or Supper Club for drinking--overall, a decent stop.

Kentucky Lexington itself is worth the trip. Beautiful horse country, and if you have a day to kill, do the Bourbon trail through all of the distilleries. You'll probably find a great bourbon that will become your tailgate buddy like mine (Four Roses, Small batch). The town is a lot of fun, and the tailgating is sufficient. The stadium is actually pretty decent in size, but is one of the least impressive in terms of gameday facilities.

Florida It's a culture shock compared to the rest of the south, but is truly a great in-stadium experience. The bar scene is pretty fun, and the attire the girls wear is enough to keep you entertained through kick-off. Very loud stadium, but they talk more trash than any other fanbase in the SEC.

Tennessee The stadium when the team is competitive is a great homefield advantage. However, the stadium has the smallest seats I've ever sat in. Seriously, ever. The Knoxville bar scene is good, and if you are lucky enough to tailgate on the "Vol Navy" (The ships that dock near the stadium on the Tennessee River), it is an experience you'll never forget.

Vanderbilt Like Kentucky, the trip is made great by the town, rather than the game itself. The stadium is small, so every seat is good. Try to hit up the midtown bars like "Winners" and "Losers" to avoid the tourist crowd. Nashville is a great town, and you'll probably leave with a win.