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2 Games, 2 States, 1 Long Weekend - Columbia/Athens
Posted on 7/7/14 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 7/7/14 at 1:48 pm
A few college buddies in Houston and I are going to our Thursday night opener at USCe and the Clemson @ UGA game that Saturday. We're flying in and out of ATL for this long weekend adventure. I've never been to Georgia or South Carolina before and I'm really looking forward to seeing those states.
A couple of questions...
What is the best way to get tickets to the UGA game? I'm assuming it will be a sell out and day of game purchase is best? Is there a UGA ticket exchange website that is better than others? We already have tickets to our game
Since we'll have all day Friday to do whatever, what are some things we should consider doing or checking out? Anywhere between or near the route from Columbia to Athens is fair game.
How long does the drive take from ATL to Columbia on a Wednesday night? Columbia to Athens on a Friday evening?
A couple of questions...
What is the best way to get tickets to the UGA game? I'm assuming it will be a sell out and day of game purchase is best? Is there a UGA ticket exchange website that is better than others? We already have tickets to our game
Since we'll have all day Friday to do whatever, what are some things we should consider doing or checking out? Anywhere between or near the route from Columbia to Athens is fair game.
How long does the drive take from ATL to Columbia on a Wednesday night? Columbia to Athens on a Friday evening?
This post was edited on 8/13/14 at 9:10 am
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Posted on 7/7/14 at 1:52 pm to ColoradoAg03
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and the Clemson @ UGA that Saturday
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What is the best way to get tickets to the UGA game? I'm assuming it will be a sell out and day of game purchase is best?
Tickets will be expensive, no way around it. Revenge game from last year, opening night, 5:30 kickoff, seldom played matchup that used to be a nasty rivalry, etc. Unless you just want the peace of mind of having them beforehand, your best bet will likely be to just buy from people on the bridge (at the stadium) beforehand, or just walking around camps. Think of a number you're willing to pay and check stubhub to see if you get lucky.
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Since we'll have all day Friday to do whatever, what are some things we should consider doing or checking out? Anywhere between or near the route from Columbia to Athens is fair game
Spend it in Athens, don't waste your time anywhere else. I PROMISE you spending all day Friday in Athens the day before kickoff is going to be electric. I can give plenty of things to do closer to kick.
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How long does the drive take from ATL to Columbia on a Wednesday night?
Almost right at 3 hours.
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Columbia to Athens on a Friday evening?
Maybe like 2 hours?
Posted on 7/7/14 at 1:53 pm to ColoradoAg03
I'm jealous of your trip. That's a great idea
Posted on 7/7/14 at 1:54 pm to ColoradoAg03
Take lots of hand sanitizer.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 1:56 pm to ColoradoAg03
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What is the best way to get tickets to the UGA game? I'm assuming it will be a sell out and day of game purchase is best? Is there a UGA ticket exchange website that is better than others? We already have tickets to our game
My opinion is if you are going to plan a trip, why not plan your seats as well. there is nothing worse than having to sacrifice money or shitty seats on the day of a game.
Stubhub is good or craigslist, but can be sketchy
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How long does the drive take from ATL to Columbia on a Wednesday night?
when are you flying in?
Posted on 7/7/14 at 1:57 pm to ColoradoAg03
3 hours from Atlanta to Columbia, unless there's a wreck or heavy traffic in Atlanta. Once you get past metro Atlanta, there is absolutely nothing save Augusta in between.
From Columbia to Athens will probably be 2.5 hours. I would recommend that, after the Thursday game between USC and A&M, eat a late brunch/early lunch in Columbia and take Highway 378 to Athens. It turns into Hwy 78 around Thomson, Georgia. This is a longer route than I-20, but you will see some amazing countryside in both states.
From Columbia to Athens will probably be 2.5 hours. I would recommend that, after the Thursday game between USC and A&M, eat a late brunch/early lunch in Columbia and take Highway 378 to Athens. It turns into Hwy 78 around Thomson, Georgia. This is a longer route than I-20, but you will see some amazing countryside in both states.
This post was edited on 7/7/14 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 7/7/14 at 2:07 pm to ColoradoAg03
You wont find tix on day-of, its not like a noon kick vs mizzou.
Stub hub, and bend over.
Ask for more athens info closer to the date and youll get some good info.
Also, if you havent already booked hotel, u screwed.
Stub hub, and bend over.
Ask for more athens info closer to the date and youll get some good info.
Also, if you havent already booked hotel, u screwed.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 2:10 pm to ColoradoAg03
There are direct flights on United Express from IAH to Columbia. I remember seeing them when I briefly looked at going to the SC game. Not sure if others have already booked, they were expensive though
Posted on 7/7/14 at 2:26 pm to ColoradoAg03
Book the Holiday Inn downtown right now!!!
Posted on 7/15/14 at 10:51 pm to ColoradoAg03
I would definitely recommend leaving Atlanta that night if you're getting in at 8:20pm, especially because your body clock will still be at 7:20. I don't think game day traffic will be that bad getting to Columbia, but you don't want to take any chances with that. Athens is a helluva place to spend your Friday night and I would make sure that you book your place early because hotels will fill up. Most people you'll meet should be friendly, especially to a neutral party, and by the time Friday night ends you should have multiple offers for places to tailgate the next day. I don't think our stadium will compare to Kyle in terms of noise, but we will be loud for that game and I would definitely recommend going to the game, because who knows the next time you will have that opportunity. I think people covered most of the major points but feel free to ask more questions if you have any. Hopefully we'll show you that Athens is a little bit better college town than Columbia, and maybe even better than C Stat.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 9:17 am to ColoradoAg03
Question for USCe fans..
We're staying out by the Lexington Medical Center off I-26. Is there a bus system we can use to get to the stadium to start tailgating, then back from the bars after, should we pay for a parking pass a couple of blocks away from the stadium, get a cab both ways, or mix bus there and cab back at the end of the night?
What would be your suggestion on getting to the action, then back to the hotel after it's time to call it a night?
We're staying out by the Lexington Medical Center off I-26. Is there a bus system we can use to get to the stadium to start tailgating, then back from the bars after, should we pay for a parking pass a couple of blocks away from the stadium, get a cab both ways, or mix bus there and cab back at the end of the night?
What would be your suggestion on getting to the action, then back to the hotel after it's time to call it a night?
Posted on 8/13/14 at 10:36 am to ColoradoAg03
spend Friday in Athens. Go to terrapin brewing company that evening. Get dinner somewhere downtown and then go to the bars. Very simple
Posted on 8/13/14 at 11:29 am to ColoradoAg03
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Since we'll have all day Friday to do whatever, what are some things we should consider doing or checking out? Anywhere between or near the route from Columbia to Athens is fair game.
How long does the drive take from ATL to Columbia on a Wednesday night? Columbia to Athens on a Friday evening?
You need to allow yourself 4 hrs between HJA (Atlanta Airport) and downtown Columbia, depending upon traffic, either way. It'll be I-20 all the way both times, coming and going, but it just depends on time of day, accidents, etc. About 3 hrs between Columbia and Athens, again, depending upon traffic.
If I were you I wouldn't worry about sight-seeing between Columbia and Athens .... you're going to want to sleep late after Thursday night, then get up and get something to eat, then get on your way to Athens ahead of the 5:00 traffic. Cross the river and hit Augusta shortly after 6:00 and maybe swing by Augusta National, then get on down to Athens and party the night before the game.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:43 pm to ColoradoAg03
Not sure you're going to want to watch that second football game ... You know, after you get your shite pushed in by Davis and company. 
This post was edited on 8/26/14 at 1:46 pm
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