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[Albion] Albion tour in USA
- Thread starter Goldstone 1975
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i wouldn’t do Shenandoah from Atlanta as it’s well over 500 miles. However, it would make a great road trip if you’re driving between games (Philly - Atlanta). The bad news … it’s a 16 hour drive.
If you do the road trip, go inland via Gettysburg (couple of hours out of Philadelphia) as that is quite something. Then pick up the Skyline Drive which has amazing views over the valley. A must for Civil War buffs.
Atlanta: visit Stone Mountain and Fat Matt’s Rib Shack. I always do the latter when I’m in town … dirt cheap, a taste of the south, belting food and a live band.
Then fly to NYC for the last game.
Personally, I’d fly to Atlanta as it’s pretty easy. Only problem, watch out for summer storms which often cause delays at this time of year … don’t depend on any tight flights to get to a game.
In my case, I’m going to skip it and get stuck into New Jersey like someone who has already visited every state and major city (except Detroit and Pittsburgh) … Georgia in July is even less appealing than Brentford
Any opinions on whether to spend more time in Philadelphia or Atlanta between those two games? Need to work out which day to fly from Philly to Atlanta. Suspect I'll aim for a Monday flight just in case there are any issues with summer storms (hadn't even considered that tbh!).
thedonkeycentrehalf
Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
- Jul 7, 2003
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Not sure which route you are taking but only 93 miles according to Google mapsJust a 600 mile drive
Atlanta you would be well served to
There's plenty do in both places...depends if you like cheese steak or bbq
Shuggie
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I much prefer Philly. Apart from anything else, it won’t be quite as hot and humid as Atlanta and is easier to get around on foot.
RM-Taylor
He's Magic.... You Know
- Jan 7, 2006
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I’ll get in early here, I’ll be doing every European away day
jackalbion
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- Aug 30, 2011
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Same, I’ve waited all my life for this, I’ll go bankrupt if I have toI’ll get in early here, I’ll be doing every European away day
Be sure to dine in a poncy foreign restaurant and post about it in the restaurant thread….don’t want to upset @Beach HutI’ll get in early here, I’ll be doing every European away day
I will obvs do the same.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
So will I, bar the pony foreign restaurant
Personally, I can’t wait for the first “where can you see the game in Malaga” thread when we’re playing in Hincesti.
stewardxxx
Active member
All of the big cities in the US have their pros and cons.
Philadelphia is an interesting one. The historical element is well known but there is the drug issue which is quite well-publicised at the moment (Kensington area is pretty bad) so plan your trip around avoiding those places would be my advice. I haven't been since 2017 except for a transfer in the airport last year so can't comment.
The first time I went to Atlanta it was pretty rough - I left a mall through the wrong side apparently and a panicked security guard put me in his golf buggy and took me to safety telling me that I would have been robbed and beaten had I walked much further. However, my last visit in 2019 was brilliant with no atmosphere.
These trips are always what you make them though, do your research and have a loose plan and you will enjoy it!
Philadelphia is an interesting one. The historical element is well known but there is the drug issue which is quite well-publicised at the moment (Kensington area is pretty bad) so plan your trip around avoiding those places would be my advice. I haven't been since 2017 except for a transfer in the airport last year so can't comment.
The first time I went to Atlanta it was pretty rough - I left a mall through the wrong side apparently and a panicked security guard put me in his golf buggy and took me to safety telling me that I would have been robbed and beaten had I walked much further. However, my last visit in 2019 was brilliant with no atmosphere.
These trips are always what you make them though, do your research and have a loose plan and you will enjoy it!
baseball schedule:
Philadelphia Phillies July 18, 19 & 20 vs Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park, 6:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m. & 12:35 p.m.
Philadelphia Phillies at Cleveland Guardians July 21, 22 & 23
Philadelphia Phillies July 24, 25 & 26 vs Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park, 6:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m. 6:05 p.m.
Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers July 21, 22 & 23
Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox July 25 & 26
Atlanta Braves July 28, 29 & 30 vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park, 7:20 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 1:35 p.m.
New York Yankees vs New York Mets July 25 & 26 at Yankee Stadium, 7:05 p.m. & 7:05 p.m.
New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles July 28, 29 & 30
New York Mets July 27, 28, 29 & 30 vs Washington Nationals at Citi Field, 7:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m. & 1:40 p.m.
Philadelphia Phillies July 18, 19 & 20 vs Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park, 6:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m. & 12:35 p.m.
Philadelphia Phillies at Cleveland Guardians July 21, 22 & 23
Philadelphia Phillies July 24, 25 & 26 vs Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park, 6:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m. 6:05 p.m.
Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers July 21, 22 & 23
Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox July 25 & 26
Atlanta Braves July 28, 29 & 30 vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park, 7:20 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 1:35 p.m.
New York Yankees vs New York Mets July 25 & 26 at Yankee Stadium, 7:05 p.m. & 7:05 p.m.
New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles July 28, 29 & 30
New York Mets July 27, 28, 29 & 30 vs Washington Nationals at Citi Field, 7:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m. & 1:40 p.m.
FYI, those Yankees/Mets tickets are already almost sold out. If you want them get them now on the secondary market.
Is it PotG?
Thrifty non-licker
Will our names be on the tickets in tandem with random ID checks?
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Weather should not be an issue even with summer storms. They may delay an hour or so but you'll get through. Just don't shedjewel the flight on match day
So true. I work in Chicago sometimes a hour or 2 at a time in the worst neighborhoods for the last eight years and have never witnessed anything violent except the aftermath when the police make their presence known during their investigation. I have seen 20 to 30 of those kinds of scenes.
And flying out a couple of days earlier to get the best option on a decent hotel.
I have someone who often remarks about me taking holidays, but is happy to spend whatever 40 fags a day costs? I bet that adds up to a couple of holidays. Shirley, it's about choice on what you decide to spunk your hard earned cash on?
Will our names be on the tickets in tandem with random ID checks?
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I would suspect on Ticketmaster or another app like that where they can be downloaded to your phone so if the internet connection isn't good you have a copy on your phone and you could send to another phone if necessary. No ID checks at all