re: Georgia/Arkansas Pre-Game Thread

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It's only 0.4mi so I wasn't really concerned, but looking at it on google maps you're right it does seem a little sketchy. I should be alright though since it's not very far.

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You'll be fine - the story of downtown Little Rock is that everyone moved away and it shuts down at 5 on M-Thursday, at 4 on Friday. Your main walking roads are going to be Broadway, Capitol and 7th. Take Broadway over to 7th (don't get hit by a car over by the McDonalds. That's the worst part) and just walk on down.

The sketchiest stuff is homeless dudes. There's a plasma center nearby, and it attracts a certain crowd. I assure you, they are not well fed and can be taken down pretty easily. If you see a particularly dirty looking dude who is walking, that's Dirty Keith. Make a wish and go about your day. If he asks for cigs, you have been blessed.

Vinos is an interesting spot. During lunch it's filled with lots of government folks and office drones. They make their slices during the day, so it's a good time to get them. After work, it's a different beast. You've got lots of groups coming - you have the government and office types bringing their families, you've got older hipster types having a beer and lots of teenagers. (Be sure to card before talking to a young lady). There is a room in the back with a stage. It used to be one of the best punk clubs in the state, where you'd go see Fugazi or Jawbreaker. Now it's mostly for the all-ages crowd (READ: CHILDREN WITH POORLY TUNED GUITARS) so there will more than likely be some crummy music coming from out the back room. This won't impact your dinner. If you smoke, there's a back deck, but ask how to get there, because it's a tough time otherwise. Get a calzone at night, or a whole pie, because the slices they're using are from earlier in the day. They're still good, but treat yourself man.

Your other option is to go north on Broadway and then east on Markham. You'll pass by the Pulaski County Courthouse and the Old State House Museum, both places of great history and architecture. Further on the south side is the Capital Hotel. Drop in to the Capital Bar and Grill on the first floor if you want to have some upscale drinks/food. Make friends in that room and start your political/real estate career in Arkansas OR just hang out with some finance bros. They're kind of the worst. (SORRY FINANCE BROS.) Continue on Markham and it will eventually become President Clinton Boulevard. There's bars and goings on, but you're kind of on your own after that. Dugans over on third street is okay, too. Third is also a good way to get back to Broadway.

If you're worried about any sketchiness, know that Markham, Broadway and Third are going to be the most traveled streets in Downtown LR that night, so there's eyes on the road, and you will have no problems unless you walk out in to traffic. Please don't walk out into traffic.