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burge13 said:
Stub hub will have tickets day of games cheaply wherever there's a game on but getting 4 tickets together is a risk so best to buy in advance if you have specific games you want to go to.

We got Brooklyn Nets tickets for $6 4 hours before tip off in 2017 for example. Short train ride to their arena if you want to go to a cheaper game

They rave about MSG but ultimately it's just another arena. Unless you do a tour for the history side of it all, I didn't find it any different to the others. You'd get cheap tickets for Pelicans and Magic if the schedule lines up, just keep an eye out while you're there. Knicks tickets were the most expensive, we paid $90USD for 3rd tier seats and they're alot better now

Heaps of people sell tickets outside arenas but I didn't go that route to buy
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Rangers at MSG is a great vibe and the place is truely spectacular, highly recommend if you can get there.

Try get a seat at the bottom of the 2nd deck, you want to be able to see the ceiling.
 
Spirit Level said:
Rangers at MSG is a great vibe and the place is truely spectacular, highly recommend if you can get there.

Try get a seat at the bottom of the 2nd deck, you want to be able to see the ceiling.
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I went to a Rangers game at home then by coincidence an away game in LA so saw them twice. The home game was much better than the game at Staples

I follow the NBA religiously and found NHL a better spectator sport. It was awesome live (and not watched a minute on TV since coming home)
 

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SnakeMan86 said:
For our Superbowl trip next year, me and my mate are arguing Nashville Vs Austin/Texas.
The plan is to drive from Vegas to one or the other.
Anyone done the drive? Any opinions on Nashville vs Texas?
I'm keen on the Texas BBQ
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How long are you looking at staying in Austin or Nashville?

Been to both several times. You will find elite BBQ in Nashville.

Nashville is just getting biggger and bigger. Bachelorette party capital of USA. Taken over from Vegas. I was there in May and Broadway is busy on Monday and Tuesday nights now. Weekends is next level.
 
blakey_10 said:
How long are you looking at staying in Austin or Nashville?

Been to both several times. You will find elite BBQ in Nashville.

Nashville is just getting biggger and bigger. Bachelorette party capital of USA. Taken over from Vegas. I was there in May and Broadway is busy on Monday and Tuesday nights now. Weekends is next level.
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2-3 nights. Depends on the drive. We may stay an extra night somewhere along the way.
 
If your after cheaper sport merch and are in California or Hawaii ( not sure they are elsewhere ) check out Ross's .

Someone recommended it to us . It is a bit hit and miss but you can get some absolute gems .

NFL/NBA/MLB and even college gear . It is generally last season gear but New Era caps for $8-12 , player tees $15 , general team $12-15.
 
The hands of stone said:
If your after cheaper sport merch and are in California or Hawaii ( not sure they are elsewhere ) check out Ross's .

Someone recommended it to us . It is a bit hit and miss but you can get some absolute gems .

NFL/NBA/MLB and even college gear . It is generally last season gear but New Era caps for $8-12 , player tees $15 , general team $12-15.
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I am for sure. You got any more info? Quick google and nothing popped up
 

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1st trip (5 weeks 2018) was LA, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, DC, Philly, NY then a week with my Aunt and Uncle in NJ for free

2nd trip (10 weeks last year) LA, Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, DC, Philly, NY, Boston, Springfield, Syracuse, Cleveland, Cincinatti, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Atlantic City then 2 weeks at my Aunt and Uncles in NJ for free

Feb 2026 for 6 weeks will be Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbia, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Norfolk, Richmond, DC, NYC then another free 1 week stay at my Aunt and Uncles in NJ
 
brutus76 said:
1st trip (5 weeks 2018) was LA, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, DC, Philly, NY then a week with my Aunt and Uncle in NJ for free

2nd trip (10 weeks last year) LA, Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, DC, Philly, NY, Boston, Springfield, Syracuse, Cleveland, Cincinatti, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Atlantic City then 2 weeks at my Aunt and Uncles in NJ for free

Feb 2026 for 6 weeks will be Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbia, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Norfolk, Richmond, DC, NYC then another free 1 week stay at my Aunt and Uncles in NJ
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Nashville and Chicago recommendations?

What do you have against Texas?
 
offtherails9 said:
Nashville and Chicago recommendations?

What do you have against Texas?
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I'd love to do the desert and West Coast but that requires a lot of plane hopping or long drives and i have no family there seeing i travel solo

My aunt and uncle live in NJ, I have one cousin in DC and one in eastern Pennsylvania = saves a fortune

I love Nashville - and I'm not a great fan of country music but all those C&W places are great - I saw the Musicians HOF last time and not the Country Music HOF.... at night walk down the main street every bar will be playing different music - just keep walking until you find something you like. The distillery tours are good to if that's your thing

Chicago is great - just avoid the South side. the Loop downtown, Millenium Park, Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier are musts

Mind you my first trip was November/December - it was cold and snowy but I got to experience Thanksgiving
My second trip was May/June/July so got to experience summer, Memorial Day and US Father's Day and July 4th

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brutus76 said:
I'd love to do the desert and West Coast but that requires a lot of plane hopping or long drives and i have no family there seeing i travel solo

My aunt and uncle live in NJ, I have one cousin in DC and one in eastern Pennsylvania = saves a fortune

I love Nashville - and I'm not a great fan of country music but all those C&W places are great - I saw the Musicians HOF last time and not the Country Music HOF.... at night walk down the main street every bar will be playing different music - just keep walking until you find something you like. The distillery tours are good to if that's your thing

Chicago is great - just avoid the South side. the Loop downtown, Millenium Park, Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier are musts

Mind you my first trip was November/December - it was cold and snowty but I got to experience Thanksgiving
My second trip was May/June/July so got to experience summer, Memorial Day and US Father's Day and July 4th

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Looks like you had a good time .

Some of those cities are underrated to us Aussies it seems.
 
brutus76 said:
I'd love to do the desert and West Coast but that requires a lot of plane hopping or long drives and i have no family there seeing i travel solo

My aunt and uncle live in NJ, I have one cousin in DC and one in eastern Pennsylvania = saves a fortune

I love Nashville - and I'm not a great fan of country music but all those C&W places are great - I saw the Musicians HOF last time and not the Country Music HOF.... at night walk down the main street every bar will be playing different music - just keep walking until you find something you like. The distillery tours are good to if that's your thing

Chicago is great - just avoid the South side. the Loop downtown, Millenium Park, Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier are musts

Mind you my first trip was November/December - it was cold and snowy but I got to experience Thanksgiving
My second trip was May/June/July so got to experience summer, Memorial Day and US Father's Day and July 4th

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Awesome man. I can't wait for Nashville.

I was in Detroit for Thanksgiving last year myself.

Only was in Chicago for a day last year and loved it. Did the boat tour down the river and it was late November - genuinely coldest I'd ever been in my life and I was really rugged up. Defrosted at a pizza place as soon as the tour ended.
The Bean was fenced off for maintenance too!

Staying close to where I stayed last time, top of the loop, just across the bridge from River North where I'm keen to get stuck into a few bars.
 
Chicago is ****in unreal, reckon it appeals to Australians more than a lot of other places just because of its walkability and PT. New York feels way too every man for himself. it's obviously ironic because of the weather but I found it easier to get used to.

I found the people pretty cool, loved the train system which feels like a free tour of the city because most of it's raised on beams, the architecture is really cool, and something about the lake in these Midwest cities makes for some really nice afternoons and sunsets.

Milwaukee is also mega and easy to get to from there.
 
errant bounce said:
Chicago is ****in unreal, reckon it appeals to Australians more than a lot of other places just because of its walkability and PT. New York feels way too every man for himself. it's obviously ironic because of the weather but I found it easier to get used to.
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I think people still think the city is run by Al Capone and if you walk on the street and look at the wrong person you'll get shredded with bullets.

I first went in 2013 and I never heard about people going to Chicago or had it recommended to me as a place to visit in America.

Happy for it to stay underrated.
 
errant bounce said:
Chicago is ****in unreal, reckon it appeals to Australians more than a lot of other places just because of its walkability and PT. New York feels way too every man for himself. it's obviously ironic because of the weather but I found it easier to get used to.

I found the people pretty cool, loved the train system which feels like a free tour of the city because most of it's raised on beams, the architecture is really cool, and something about the lake in these Midwest cities makes for some really nice afternoons and sunsets.

Milwaukee is also mega and easy to get to from there.
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But what is there to actually do other then go to bars and restaurants that you can go to anywhere else?
 
If you're a sports fan the NFL, NBA. NHL and MLB are options

Millennium Park where the Bean is, the Riverwalk, Chicago Navy Pier and Chicago's deep dish pizza

The Chicago Zoo s FREE (as is the one in DC) and a cruise/boat ride on Lake Michigan is an option if it's a nice still day
 
brutus76 said:
If you're a sports fan the NFL, NBA. NHL and MLB are options

Millennium Park where the Bean is, the Riverwalk, Chicago Navy Pier and Chicago's deep dish pizza

The Chicago Zoo s FREE (as is the one in DC) and a cruise/boat ride on Lake Michigan is an option if it's a nice still day
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But again, those options are in all major cities in the states (well not a bean but how exactly is it a selling point). Usually those other places come with better weather and many much closer to home. Chicago isnt even really near anything else of interest either so its not like its worth going on a driving trip afterwards.
 
Everyone has their own tastes and that's the beauty of travel you go see and find stuff YOU WANT TO SEE

I love US art galleries (not a huge art connoisseur but love a good landscape or impressionist piece), the historical stuff (civil and war of independence) and the outdoors and natural wonders

Not so into the glitzy tourist stuff and attractions or theme parks
 

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