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Traveling to Auburn for Miss St game question

Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:55 am
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:55 am
I’m bringing my son to his first Auburn game Saturday. We’re really wanting to make Tiger Walk, but I’m not sure what time I need to leave Birmingham in order to ensure I get there on time.

If we leave Birmingham at 6am, do you think that would be enough time to get to Auburn, park, and walk to Tiger Walk?
Posted by bird35
Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
13450 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 7:01 am to
I don’t go to games often but when I go I bring my kids.

The most stressful part is finding a parking spot. I buy my parking spot online the week before the game. This makes it a pleasant experience.

I also do a very easy tailgate by buying Subway the day before and bringing it to the game. We usually ate in camping chairs in the parking lot.

That leaves time to walk around and maybe get a lemonade from Toomers.

Bring a roll or toilet paper and let your kids roll the trees after the game.

Here is a link to one of the companies you can reserve your parking spot before game day.

It is more expensive but less stressful than going without a space.

LINK


This post was edited on 11/11/21 at 7:08 am
Posted by RandySavage
9 Time Natty Winner
Member since May 2012
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Posted on 11/11/21 at 7:03 am to
I usually come from the other direction so I don't know how bad traffic is coming from Birmingham but assuming it's similar for a noon game I'd give you about a 70% chance of making it.

How old is your son? Hope you guys have an awesome time!
This post was edited on 11/11/21 at 7:05 am
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
50772 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 7:05 am to
quote:

The most stressful part is finding a parking spot. I buy my parking spot online the week before the game.

Where at online?
Posted by Rig
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Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 11/11/21 at 7:07 am to
I’d leave at 5:30 to be safe and ensure that you get a spot at Tiger walk where your son can see the players.
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
20580 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 7:23 am to
quote:

How old is your son?


He’s 8.

Honestly, I’m worried most about his excitement level preventing sleep. He’s going to stay up late on Friday in anticipation of the game, and he usually sleeps until 7 every day. A 5am wake up call might make for a groggy experience.

I do like the idea of a prepaid parking spot!
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69970 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 7:31 am to
Tiger Walk is 2 hours before the game. Just park on Donahue and walk down to the Tiger Walk. Stay at the 4 corners after for the little band pep rally. He will enjoy that then head in the stadium

Ive been to over 100 games and that is pretty much our routine. Easy to find a place to park, not a bad walk to the stadium and you can get out very easily to I85 afterwards from Donahue.

Enjoy the game. He will love it all
Posted by TTsTowel
RIP Bow9den/Coastie
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 11/11/21 at 7:39 am to
Don’t wait until Gameday to find a parking spot. shite is stupid now.
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
20580 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 7:44 am to
quote:

Don’t wait until Gameday to find a parking spot. shite is stupid now.


Just ordered one on Burton Street. .8 miles from the stadium.
Posted by RandySavage
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Member since May 2012
34912 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 8:01 am to
quote:

A 5am wake up call might make for a groggy experience.


Kids are tougher than we are and adrenaline is a beautiful thing.

If he's so excited about the game that he can't sleep he's going to be on cloud 9 actually being at the game. The tired won't hit until the ride home.
This post was edited on 11/11/21 at 8:56 am
Posted by HailToTheChiz
Back in Auburn
Member since Aug 2010
53816 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 8:22 am to
Church parking lot near arboretum off of college street. It's easy to get in and out of. Not expensive.

Stairs in back of lot cut through arboretum and poo you out on the street near president's mansion
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
20580 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 11:45 am to
Another question - what time does the pregame stuff start in the stadium?

We also have passes to a scholarship tailgate at the Arena. Think there’d be time to hit Tiger Walk, visit the arena, and then make it for pregame cheers?
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69970 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 12:03 pm to
45 mins before kickoff. If you go to tiger walk, stop at the 4 corners pep rally then walk in the stadium to your seats, YOu will have about 15 mins or so before the in stadium stuff starts...

Posted by RandySavage
9 Time Natty Winner
Member since May 2012
34912 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 3:05 pm to
45? What kind of stuff are you want to see? The Eagle flight is usually like 20 min. before and nothing really happens before that unless you're wanting to watch the players warm up.
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69970 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 3:13 pm to
quote:

45? What kind of stuff are you want to see? The Eagle flight is usually like 20 min. before and nothing really happens before that unless you're wanting to watch the players warm up.


He asked what time the pregame starts. And that is 45 mins before kickoff

If he asked for what time the eagle flies, I would have given him that

He has a 8 year old with him at his first game. Trust me, a lot of that stuff that you dont give a shite about is what he will enjoy. Speaking from experience




Posted by Tickytiger
Auburn, AL
Member since Sep 2015
1408 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 3:49 pm to
quote:

Church parking lot near arboretum off of college street. It's easy to get in and out of. Not expensive.



This ^^^^ 20.00 and an easy walk in and easy out afterwards.
Posted by alpinetiger
Salt Lake City
Member since Apr 2017
5864 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 5:54 pm to
Four hours, maybe five to be safe? I've never had to do that itenerary.

You can park at my house if you want and you can walk. I'm not down there this weekend. Its a little over a mile off of Moores Mill in a neighborhood to JHS. Its easy to get an Uber for pregame or downtown, but you'll be walking it or waiting after the game. Google says its 1.2 miles to and from each way.
Posted by ThaiTiger24
Member since Jan 2016
4247 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:01 pm to
DON’T GO!!! I have been to lots of stadiums in the SEC and the Mississippi State game was bar far my worst experience - those damn cowbells can go to hell
Posted by Rig
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Member since Aug 2011
41869 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:13 pm to
Bro this is a home game…
Posted by TheJones
Member since Nov 2009
34512 posts
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:21 pm to
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