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Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
edited August 2011 in The Porch
Again, IF IT HAPPENS....
I figured that I would start an 'info thread' to help answer people's questions.... since I have received many pm's about it already.

I'm not an expert by any means, but I will try to compile some info for travel, lodging, and what-not.
Feel free to add your own info or pm me any additional links and such to add to the original post.

Hope this helps! :D

http://www.alpinevalleyresort.com/

http://www.countryinns.com/east-troy-ho ... 20/wietroy -closest, within 10 min.

http://www.harborshoreslg.com/ -only a quick 20+ min drive

http://www.wisconsin-hotels.org/cities/ ... Kgod9XSfAw - Hotels in Elkhorn- 15+ mins.

http://snugharborwi.com/ -camping

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=east+troy ... 19383&z=12

I was thinking about house rentals. I have looked into a few, close to Lake Geneva which is a very touristy town with more to offer in the vicinity.

There is always anywhere around Milwaukee as well, but that is going to be a bit longer of a drive- especially after a looong day/night of rockin'- but much more options.


-Even if it is more money to fly into milwaukee, you will definately save the headache and 2+ hours getting in from Chicago... plus the rental car.

The venue is in the middle of nowhere, but there are plenty of hotels in the surrounding areas... And, when they say it is a 15-20 min. drive to somewhere, it will be just that. The only traffic that you will have to deal with around the venue is fellow concert-goers, not crazy city dwellers (besides all you east coasters, road trippin' it in ;) ).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Val ... ic_Theatre -additional info about the venue.
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,729
    When you say the closest to the venue how close would that mean ..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    josevolution wrote:
    When you say the closest to the venue how close would that mean ..
    Within 10 mins.
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,729
    ms. wes c.addle wrote:
    josevolution wrote:
    When you say the closest to the venue how close would that mean ..
    Within 10 mins.

    Hey thanks so i could walk to the venue sweet 8-) ..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    josevolution wrote:
    ms. wes c.addle wrote:
    josevolution wrote:
    When you say the closest to the venue how close would that mean ..
    Within 10 mins.

    Hey thanks so i could walk to the venue sweet 8-) ..
    I have told someone else this, the venue is set in the country for the most part. A few miles isn't far, but you will be walking in the moonlight, in the country. It isn't like downtown anywhere, out of the city limits. Like farm country.... You may be dodging drunk idiots the whole way, but I am sure we could fine people to carpool with.
  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,397
    Cool, thank you for posting this, Ms. Wes C.Addle!
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,729
    Yeah i hear you walking might not be to smart at night on those roads i will have to make freinds with people who can give me rides back & forth ...
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,156
    So, Chicago is the closest "big" city?

    Is it possible to just park your car and sleep in it? To save on hotels etc?

    How far is Chicago from NY. Think I'm gonne fly to NY and then take a rental car to the festival...
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    Spiritual_Chaos wrote:
    So, Chicago is the closest "big" city?

    Is it possible to just park your car and sleep in it? To save on hotels etc?

    How far is Chicago from NY. Think I'm gonne fly to NY and then take a rental car to the festival...
    That is going to be about a 15+ hour drive from NY (my guess, anyways...). Fly into Chicago if nothing else, but Milwaukee is the closest airport- 30-45 mins away from the venue.
  • scouser tommyscouser tommy Posts: 189
    could be real helpful , cheers :):):)
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  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,156
    ms. wes c.addle wrote:
    Spiritual_Chaos wrote:
    So, Chicago is the closest "big" city?

    Is it possible to just park your car and sleep in it? To save on hotels etc?

    How far is Chicago from NY. Think I'm gonne fly to NY and then take a rental car to the festival...
    That is going to be about a 15+ hour drive from NY (my guess, anyways...). Fly into Chicago if nothing else, but Milwaukee is the closest airport- 30-45 mins away from the venue.

    Ok. 15 hours is a bit much I guess. Guess I will have to look at flying. Will look at it. Do you have any cheap airlines in the states like "ryan air" and others here in Europe which are dirt cheap?
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • rssesqrssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    I'll be there. road tripping from the Nutmeg state.
  • maverickmaverick Posts: 1,235
    rssesq wrote:
    I'll be there. road tripping from the Nutmeg state.

    You're gonna need to program that GPS to another destination though. South of Alpine Valley for sure.

    I'll see you there.
  • Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 5,000
    You are going to be my travel agent on retainer. My wife and I will definetely be doing all we can to make the trip, and your help is very much appreciated.

    We'll treat you to drinks/dinner, marshmallows over the fire... whatever works!
    "...would you like some forks?" EV 12-02-06
  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    Given to... wrote:
    You are going to be my travel agent on retainer. My wife and I will definetely be doing all we can to make the trip, and your help is very much appreciated.

    We'll treat you to drinks/dinner, marshmallows over the fire... whatever works!

    Ha! This is definately not my calling... but thanks!!
    Spiritual_Chaos wrote:
    ms. wes c.addle wrote:
    Spiritual_Chaos wrote:
    So, Chicago is the closest "big" city?

    Is it possible to just park your car and sleep in it? To save on hotels etc?

    How far is Chicago from NY. Think I'm gonne fly to NY and then take a rental car to the festival...
    That is going to be about a 15+ hour drive from NY (my guess, anyways...). Fly into Chicago if nothing else, but Milwaukee is the closest airport- 30-45 mins away from the venue.

    Ok. 15 hours is a bit much I guess. Guess I will have to look at flying. Will look at it. Do you have any cheap airlines in the states like "ryan air" and others here in Europe which are dirt cheap?

    I would talk to Dimitris about this... if he's okay with that. I am not so familiar with international travel and finding cheap fares. But, I am certain you won't be the only one travelling over seas for this.
  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,397
    ms. wes c.addle wrote:
    But, I am certain you won't be the only one travelling over seas for this.

    8-)
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  • AtlantaJammerAtlantaJammer Posts: 2,611
    Let's rent out a party house.
  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    AtlantaJammer wrote:
    Let's rent out a party house.

    Sounds Great 8-) ! But whose gonna put their card ( name ) on the place :? .
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  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    AtlantaJammer wrote:
    Let's rent out a party house.

    :clap::clap: :thumbup: :thumbup:
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    guacamolejoe wrote:
    AtlantaJammer wrote:
    Let's rent out a party house.

    Sounds Great 8-) ! But whose gonna put their card ( name ) on the place :? .


    speedy
  • AtlantaJammerAtlantaJammer Posts: 2,611
    norm wrote:
    guacamolejoe wrote:
    AtlantaJammer wrote:
    Let's rent out a party house.

    Sounds Great 8-) ! But whose gonna put their card ( name ) on the place :? .


    speedy


    DUH!!!!
  • PRLJM1PRLJM1 Posts: 584
    Spiritual_Chaos wrote:
    So, Chicago is the closest "big" city?

    Is it possible to just park your car and sleep in it? To save on hotels etc?

    How far is Chicago from NY. Think I'm gonne fly to NY and then take a rental car to the festival...


    there is a rest stop on the freeway around Elkhorn I think
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  • iamicaiamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    If this happens at Alpine Valley and people are flying in, I would strongly suggest flying into the Milwaukee airport. You don't want to have to deal with O'Hare and then a 2 hour ride to the venue. Trust me.
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  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    Payson wrote:
    Spiritual_Chaos wrote:
    So, Chicago is the closest "big" city?

    Is it possible to just park your car and sleep in it? To save on hotels etc?

    How far is Chicago from NY. Think I'm gonne fly to NY and then take a rental car to the festival...


    there is a rest stop on the freeway around Elkhorn I think
    Ooooh, seedy rest stops- home sweet home! :lol:
    iamica wrote:
    If this happens at Alpine Valley and people are flying in, I would strongly suggest flying into the Milwaukee airport. You don't want to have to deal with O'Hare and then a 2 hour ride to the venue. Trust me.
    +1000
    O'Hare is a bitch... anywhere within an hour north of Chi is a pain... imo
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    as it seems so far there are 2 options..fly to chicago or milwaukee
    chicago is cheapper,but milwaukee more easy
    i know some europeans want to see new york,but its hard,,is 15 hours drive,,,flight are not so cheap...
    depense the days everyone will stay to usa,,maybe if not do that,ill fly ny,stay at black diamond at nj and fly next day to milwaukee...we will see..for sure europeans will try to make a group for find the best solution..
    im so happy about the whole!!!
    and thanks Jen for the thread.. :)
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  • Pearl Jam_iePearl Jam_ie Posts: 821
    iamica wrote:
    If this happens at Alpine Valley and people are flying in, I would strongly suggest flying into the Milwaukee airport. You don't want to have to deal with O'Hare and then a 2 hour ride to the venue. Trust me.
    +1000
    O'Hare is a bitch... anywhere within an hour north of Chi is a pain... imo[/quote]

    The last time I went to the UC in Chicago, it took 2 hours to get there from the WI/IL border. It takes 1.5 hrs for me to get to Alpine...and it's 90 miles away! :lol:

    Good advice so far and hope to see all you in August!
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  • En La ClandestinidadEn La Clandestinidad Telford, PA by way of Kansas City, MO and Milwaukee, WI, Phoenix, AZ and East Greenbush, NY Posts: 3,650
    I live in Milwaukee, and cannot wait to see if this really happens to be true. I could go and sleep back at my place after each show!! That would be so awesome. I could almost work during the day and then drive down to the show after.

    Should be awesome!
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  • whygohomewhygohome Posts: 2,305
    guacamolejoe wrote:
    AtlantaJammer wrote:
    Let's rent out a party house.

    Sounds Great 8-) ! But whose gonna put their card ( name ) on the place :? .

    I would.....but can I trust everyone? And no couples...only singles....hahahahahah
  • Black73Black73 Posts: 1,018
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    as it seems so far there are 2 options..fly to chicago or milwaukee
    chicago is cheapper,but milwaukee more easy
    i know some europeans want to see new york,but its hard,,is 15 hours drive,,,flight are not so cheap...
    depense the days everyone will stay to usa,,maybe if not do that,ill fly ny,stay at black diamond at nj and fly next day to milwaukee...we will see..for sure europeans will try to make a group for find the best solution..
    im so happy about the whole!!!
    and thanks Jen for the thread.. :)

    Jen C. Addle is definitely right - Milwaukee is a much more convenient locale to land in/operate from than O'Hare. However, INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS, you might save some significant cash by flying direct from your nearest major city to Chicago, and calling it good w/a rental car. I had a recent trip to Paris, and flying direct from Chicago saved some coin. The inconvenience charge was getting a shuttle to/from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

    As long as you're not driving on I-94 during rush hour, it's easy enough navigating to/from the airport. Just an option if you're gonna fly across an ocean, because beers are not gonna be cheap at the venue!
  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    Bump!
    To a thread of good vibes and thumbs up to grunge-stock.
  • Vedder_Girl77Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,335
    ms. wes c.addle wrote:
    Again, IF IT HAPPENS....
    I figured that I would start an 'info thread' to help answer people's questions.... since I have received many pm's about it already.

    I'm not an expert by any means, but I will try to compile some info for travel, lodging, and what-not.
    Feel free to add your own info or pm me any additional links and such to add to the original post.

    Hope this helps! :D

    http://www.alpinevalleyresort.com/

    http://www.countryinns.com/east-troy-ho ... 20/wietroy -closest, within 10 min.

    http://www.harborshoreslg.com/ -only a quick 20+ min drive

    http://www.wisconsin-hotels.org/cities/ ... Kgod9XSfAw - Hotels in Elkhorn- 15+ mins.

    http://snugharborwi.com/ -camping

    http://maps.google.com/maps?q=east+troy ... 19383&z=12

    I was thinking about house rentals. I have looked into a few, close to Lake Geneva which is a very touristy town with more to offer in the vicinity.

    There is always anywhere around Milwaukee as well, but that is going to be a bit longer of a drive- especially after a looong day/night of rockin'- but much more options.


    -Even if it is more money to fly into milwaukee, you will definately save the headache and 2+ hours getting in from Chicago... plus the rental car.

    The venue is in the middle of nowhere, but there are plenty of hotels in the surrounding areas... And, when they say it is a 15-20 min. drive to somewhere, it will be just that. The only traffic that you will have to deal with around the venue is fellow concert-goers, not crazy city dwellers (besides all you east coasters, road trippin' it in ;) ).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Val ... ic_Theatre -additional info about the venue.

    Thank you for posting this information. I was just asking about hotels on the other thread! :D
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