Coming to College Station Saturday, need advice

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watch our Rebels get whipped

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I wouldn't take that to the bank just yet.

Its mostly paid parking. I would suggest parking at St. Mary's parking lot for $10-20 if you're leaving after the game. Its a good walk, but a safe spot. Traffic won't be too bad if you're getting there early. 11am game after a disappointing pair of losses. You'll get to see a bit of Northgate (bar district) and the campus on the walk in.

If someone could comment on game day availability of WCG and CCG parking those would be better options, but I've never tried to purchase day of.

I second the St. Mary’s parking lot suggestion

6 AM departure from Dallas is cutting it close

I’d leave by 5:30 AM so I have time for gas and breakfast on the way, parking lots fill up two hours before kick off, that means 9 AM spots start getting hard to find

I would recommend the free shuttle parking, but I don't know how long the shuttles run after the game.

(To find out about the free shuttle parking, check out the "get to the grid" link on this page

Oh - and if you're staying in Dallas Friday night, eat at Babe's or, if you want some good brisket, maybe Pecan Lodge.

I was always a fan of north side garage as long as you don’t have to leave immediately after the game. It’s never full (at least not until right before the game starts), it’s less than a 10 minute walk to Kyle, it clears out within about an hour of the game ending and you can turn out right into University without dealing with the abortion that is central and west campus directed traffic flow.

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Other options are all going to be dicey or require busses to get you back, which is a pain.

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I have found the buses not to be a pain at all, and to be more than mitigated by the pleasant consequence of avoiding the traffic nightmares nearer to the stadium.

to each his own, of course!

If you want to avoid busses, and you like the Northgate option, a fairly short walk into the neighborhoods (like Inlow blvd) can provide some nice free street parking options. (Inlow blvd is about a mile, maybe a tad more, from the stadium).

Thank you for all the suggestions. Much appreciated.

Just changed my reservation Friday night to Franklin to cut down time. Thanks for suggestion.

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Just changed my reservation Friday night to Franklin to cut down time.

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I doubt you will get to your hotel in time, but you might check to see if Blue Moon BBQ is open and has anything left.

My son and I went to the A&M/Ole Miss game last year. Had a great time. I have a parking ticket for street parking that I’ll never pay.

I had a nice time with the Rebels around us, though I might have expressed too much anger at that whistle that screwed up our return on that fumble than I should have.

Whatever you decide, enjoy your stay. Welcome to Aggieland!