Gourdeau Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 My local league will be celebrating our 10th year in 2017. As commish I've taken the liberty of taking steps towards planning a trip to a destination TBD. The current plan is to arrive on the day the season opens in 2017 which judging by the calendar will be September 8th assuming the thursday night games survive that long. We would be doing our draft that afternoon before kickoff, and staying until the following Monday and catching a game live on Sunday. We are all from Atlantic Canada so flying will be likely, however there are some destinations within driving distance ( NY, Philly, Baltimore, NE). I'm looking for some feedback on personal experiences, best bang for our weak ass canadian dollar. Best place to watch a game ( tailgate, ticket prices etc) mixed in with a great tourist attraction for 10 young guys. Likely will be renting a big house but open to hotels also. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Go to Buffalo Wild Wings. Its a mad house. You will not be disappointed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gourdeau Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Been there done that, looking for something a little more elaborate LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothus Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Boston is known as a party city, lots of history and night clubs and bars. Find a place, rent their business room and hold a live draft there, then turn tv on watch the game and drink beer in your private room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 New Orleans would be a good option. You can get a hotel room in the French Quarter for $50/night. Or you might try Green Bay. We have a lot of fried cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud29 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 As far as tailgating goes, it's hard to beat KC. Night life / tourist attractions aren't bad, but probably just 'ok' compared to places like Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Well then come to Hollywood and I'll take you guys on a tour. I'm sure the Rams will have settled in by then. Edited January 2, 2016 by tazinib1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Niagara Falls Kidding Try Atlantic City but you may as well go to Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 New Orleans would be a good option. You can get a hotel room in the French Quarter for $50/night. This was my first thought. Not sure about a $50 room in the Quarter, but the city is still in recovery mode and you can get some screaming deals on rooms. Follow your Acadian heritage south and spend a long weekend in New Orleans. The food/drink options are limitless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Historic Savannah, GA is beautiful that time of year and with the open container laws, you can explore the city beer-in-hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Historic Savannah, GA is beautiful that time of year and with the open container laws, you can explore the city beer-in-hand. And a chance to meet Bagger Vance's hot g/f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gourdeau Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Boston is known as a party city, lots of history and night clubs and bars. Find a place, rent their business room and hold a live draft there, then turn tv on watch the game and drink beer in your private room Yeah Boston is only about 5 hours from here but we've been there many times and frankly its the pats lol, and we hate them. But Boston has a "wicked good" bar scene, can go to fenway also. This was my first thought. Not sure about a $50 room in the Quarter, but the city is still in recovery mode and you can get some screaming deals on rooms. Follow your Acadian heritage south and spend a long weekend in New Orleans. The food/drink options are limitless. New Orleans seems to be a popular pick amongst the guys. It will depend on the team also, if Brees is still there and they are some what competitive. Phoenix has been thrown around as well. Homes are dirt cheap for rent, vegas not to far away. Dallas also a popular suggestion Well then come to Hollywood and I'll take you guys on a tour. I'm sure the Rams will have settled in by then. I'll put that in the bank as a definite possibility. How far is San Diego from LA ? Edited January 3, 2016 by Gourdeau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) About 2 1/2hr drive depending on traffic. I also live in San Diego when I'm not working. I make the drive from San Diego to LA and back at least a dozen times a year. Edited January 3, 2016 by tazinib1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gourdeau Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Cool, certainly appreciate the offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 New Orleans, Vegas, south Florida, San Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpob Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 1. Vegas 2. New Orleans 3. Kansas City (man the food is AWESOME there 4. New York City 5. Atlantic City 6. Boston 7. Chicago We have done some destination drafts, but really, it all comes down to being with friends,good food, some ice cold drinks and fantasy football. One of the best drafts we had was in a small town in Connecticut. We still talk about it and that was 22 years/drafts ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildTurkey Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) don't overthink this. New Orleans is where you want to be. Miami would be nice but you will spend x2 as much. I'd go Tampa over Miami. Wait, actually, midway through my post, I change my vote. Tampa. If you're a group of "10 young guys", and you think you might like "gentlemen's" clubs, Tampa is the place to be. Even if you don't like "gentlemen's" clubs, if you like ladies who you'd see at "gentlemen's" clubs, Tampa is the place to be. Every woman over 16 looks to be either working or wanting to work at such place. Weather should still be nice enough to beach it up. Do Tampa. Get out of the cold, get wild, get to the beach on the cheap (compared to Miami), do Ybor City, do Tampa. Trust me on this. New Orleans is cool ... good food, Bourbon St. is fun and all...but the atmosphere is kinda dirty and dire. Tampa is sunny and optimistic. Do Tampa assuming the price is comparable. There's a lot of flight options into St. Pete/Tampa airports. That's what I'd do. I'm a guy who's partied hard, played fantasy football, and lived in the south all my life. Edited January 3, 2016 by WildTurkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satelliteoflovegm Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Google "Deadspin Bills fans"... See you there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildTurkey Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Google "Deadspin Bills fans"... See you there! can you guarantee they'll get thumbs up butts or suplexed through a table?\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 can you guarantee they'll get thumbs up butts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud29 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Maybe talking about this? Not sure. ETA: Nope, definitely this. Edited January 3, 2016 by bud29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gourdeau Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 ETA: Nope, definitely this. Hey man it looked cold he just needed his hand warmed up, or at least 1 finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gourdeau Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 or this http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/don-t-do-this--bills-fan-leaps-through-table--sets-self-on-fire-182957158.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildTurkey Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 yep, that's the this (the second one) I was referring to. I mean I get being into your chick but c'mon man .... whew. That's too into. Maybe talking about this? Not sure. ETA: Nope, definitely this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satelliteoflovegm Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 ETA: Nope, definitely this. Hey man it looked cold he just needed his hand warmed up, or at least 1 finger One finger? Prude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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