ive never done alpine valley before. whats the set up like there? good sound? is it a camping show like the gorge or are we hotel partying or are most people camping and some getting hotels?
Alpine is the best place that I have ever seen a concert at. The sound is really good for an outdoor venue. The hill is steep enough to allow visibility even from higher up but not steep enough to fall (unless you are just that smashed). Tailgating is fantastic, and be prepared to tailgate afterwards because it takes a LONG time to get out of the grassy fields that serve as the parking lots.
Maybe it has a special place in my heart since my first ever concert was when I was 17 on a cold Columbus Day weekend, but I am fairly certain that there are others that would agree with me about the finer points of this ampitheater.
ive never done alpine valley before. whats the set up like there? good sound? is it a camping show like the gorge or are we hotel partying or are most people camping and some getting hotels?
Alpine is the best place that I have ever seen a concert at. The sound is really good for an outdoor venue. The hill is steep enough to allow visibility even from higher up but not steep enough to fall (unless you are just that smashed). Tailgating is fantastic, and be prepared to tailgate afterwards because it takes a LONG time to get out of the grassy fields that serve as the parking lots.
Maybe it has a special place in my heart since my first ever concert was when I was 17 on a cold Columbus Day weekend, but I am fairly certain that there are others that would agree with me about the finer points of this ampitheater.
ive never done alpine valley before. whats the set up like there? good sound? is it a camping show like the gorge or are we hotel partying or are most people camping and some getting hotels?
Alpine is the best place that I have ever seen a concert at. The sound is really good for an outdoor venue. The hill is steep enough to allow visibility even from higher up but not steep enough to fall (unless you are just that smashed). Tailgating is fantastic, and be prepared to tailgate afterwards because it takes a LONG time to get out of the grassy fields that serve as the parking lots.
Maybe it has a special place in my heart since my first ever concert was when I was 17 on a cold Columbus Day weekend, but I am fairly certain that there are others that would agree with me about the finer points of this ampitheater.
Who'd ya see? (at age 17)
My guess would be PJ on 10/8/00, otherwise known as "The Icebowl"
Alpine is the best place that I have ever seen a concert at. The sound is really good for an outdoor venue. The hill is steep enough to allow visibility even from higher up but not steep enough to fall (unless you are just that smashed). Tailgating is fantastic, and be prepared to tailgate afterwards because it takes a LONG time to get out of the grassy fields that serve as the parking lots.
Maybe it has a special place in my heart since my first ever concert was when I was 17 on a cold Columbus Day weekend, but I am fairly certain that there are others that would agree with me about the finer points of this ampitheater.[/quote]
Who'd ya see? (at age 17)[/quote]
My guess would be PJ on 10/8/00, otherwise known as "The Icebowl"[/quote]
Indeed. Then the next night I went to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont for two of the best nights of my life. Allstate is a better sounding venue than the United Center, but it just doesn't hold as many people. Great ending as Baba O'Riley came on and the lights went up!
Not to be Debbie Downer, but as someone in the area who has been to many shows there, the parking is an f'in nightmare. When you come in they have attendants waving you on, but when you leave it's every man for himself, trying to pull out of a huge grass lot with no designated passages. It's not unheard of to take three hours to leave, and as someone who doesn't drink at these things, that can be pretty miserably. I've also heard of people being parked in, too. Just something you all should know...
Do what we do. Pack an after show sandwich and Snapple, break out the chairs and sit back. We're usually starving and in no hurry to be stuck in traffic. We pretty much have it down to a science.
Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
In my experience, the whole parking lot and leaving situation is the same at any bigger festival. Some things are just as they are ... I even remember going to a festival where we had to wait in our cars like 3 hours to get in, but since everyone had the same problem, everyone was fine with it. You cannot press an elephant through the eye of a needle
Please, Pearl Jam, consider a Benaroya Hall vinyl reissue!
I probably wouldn't mind having a sub afterward, or grilling again if that was taking place. The fact I only live 20 miles away maybe makes it more frustrating, since the actual drive is so short. Oh well; it's for Pearl Jam.
I probably wouldn't mind having a sub afterward, or grilling again if that was taking place. The fact I only live 20 miles away maybe makes it more frustrating, since the actual drive is so short. Oh well; it's for Pearl Jam.
I will be staying fairly close as well. Along with it taking a VERY long time to get out of the "parking lot" they will not let you head south. The roads are all blocked off because residents in the area do not want all that traffic driving by. Understandable, but I don't have a use for getting on the inertstate (I think it is I43). I jst want to head south towards Lake Geneva!
It is all good as it is in the name of Pearl Jam. I haven't had to deal with it since 2003, so once (or twice hopefully) within an eight year time period is not that bad!
Been checking the area out online and I am concerned.
No public transit (combined with the locals describing traffic)
No hotels in the area
Limited number of bars/restaurants
Not good times
Please let this be in chicago. Or even milwaukee
If you have been that's one thing, if you haven't at least give it a shot. I could be wrong but I think most people that go to alpine like it. There's a reason so many bands like playing there and so many people go to see those bands there.
Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
I probably wouldn't mind having a sub afterward, or grilling again if that was taking place. The fact I only live 20 miles away maybe makes it more frustrating, since the actual drive is so short. Oh well; it's for Pearl Jam.
I will be staying fairly close as well. Along with it taking a VERY long time to get out of the "parking lot" they will not let you head south. The roads are all blocked off because residents in the area do not want all that traffic driving by. Understandable, but I don't have a use for getting on the inertstate (I think it is I43). I jst want to head south towards Lake Geneva!
It is all good as it is in the name of Pearl Jam. I haven't had to deal with it since 2003, so once (or twice hopefully) within an eight year time period is not that bad!
Just to be clear, I-43 will be accessible both directions right? My motel reservation is in Delavan, which is south of Alpine Valley, along I-43.
Charles
"The Who is my life. Pearl Jam is my retirement"
I probably wouldn't mind having a sub afterward, or grilling again if that was taking place. The fact I only live 20 miles away maybe makes it more frustrating, since the actual drive is so short. Oh well; it's for Pearl Jam.
I will be staying fairly close as well. Along with it taking a VERY long time to get out of the "parking lot" they will not let you head south. The roads are all blocked off because residents in the area do not want all that traffic driving by. Understandable, but I don't have a use for getting on the inertstate (I think it is I43). I jst want to head south towards Lake Geneva!
It is all good as it is in the name of Pearl Jam. I haven't had to deal with it since 2003, so once (or twice hopefully) within an eight year time period is not that bad!
Just to be clear, I-43 will be accessible both directions right? My motel reservation is in Delavan, which is south of Alpine Valley, along I-43.
Not sure, but the next exit north is only a couple minutes and you can flip back around to the southbound side there at Hwy 120
Been checking the area out online and I am concerned.
No public transit (combined with the locals describing traffic)
No hotels in the area
Limited number of bars/restaurants
Not good times
Please let this be in chicago. Or even milwaukee
If you have been that's one thing, if you haven't at least give it a shot. I could be wrong but I think most people that go to alpine like it. There's a reason so many bands like playing there and so many people go to see those bands there.
The actual shows there are great. It's just getting out of there that is a complete mess.
Been checking the area out online and I am concerned.
No public transit (combined with the locals describing traffic)
No hotels in the area
Limited number of bars/restaurants
Not good times
Please let this be in chicago. Or even milwaukee
If you have been that's one thing, if you haven't at least give it a shot. I could be wrong but I think most people that go to alpine like it. There's a reason so many bands like playing there and so many people go to see those bands there.
I am 90% sure I'm going regardless of where this is. I have traveled many times to see PJ and part of my enjoyment of the PJ trip experience is exploring the city where they are playing. Doesn't seem like there is anything to do near Alpine Valley. Or anywhere to stay. I like to smoke/drink before and after concerts and that is going to be difficult if I have to worry about driving after the show.
I have never been there, so I admit that I could be wrong.
For the locals...if you were coming in for this show, what would you recommend as far as where to stay (pretty sure the Alpine Valley Resort is sold out, so that's not an option)? how to get to/from venue?
Been checking the area out online and I am concerned.
No public transit (combined with the locals describing traffic)
No hotels in the area
Limited number of bars/restaurants
Not good times
Please let this be in chicago. Or even milwaukee
If you have been that's one thing, if you haven't at least give it a shot. I could be wrong but I think most people that go to alpine like it. There's a reason so many bands like playing there and so many people go to see those bands there.
I am 90% sure I'm going regardless of where this is. I have traveled many times to see PJ and part of my enjoyment of the PJ trip experience is exploring the city where they are playing. Doesn't seem like there is anything to do near Alpine Valley. Or anywhere to stay. I like to smoke/drink before and after concerts and that is going to be difficult if I have to worry about driving after the show.
I have never been there, so I admit that I could be wrong.
For the locals...if you were coming in for this show, what would you recommend as far as where to stay (pretty sure the Alpine Valley Resort is sold out, so that's not an option)? how to get to/from venue?
I say stay along the I-43 area. This will minimize the side road traffic. I've never stayed at any of the hotels along there, but a quick search on hotels.com or such should give a few options. I work in New Berlin and there is a La Quinta and a Holiday Inn Express right off the freeway at Moorland Rd/I43. I did see hotels in Waukesha listed at about the same distance, but it would be a lot of side road traffic(slower speeds) to get to Alpine.
I probably wouldn't mind having a sub afterward, or grilling again if that was taking place. The fact I only live 20 miles away maybe makes it more frustrating, since the actual drive is so short. Oh well; it's for Pearl Jam.
So if we can't find hotel rooms close by, can we stay at your place?
Only in America can people embrace a festival venue place that's so hard to get to, with bugger all for camping and seemingly so few amenities, and with nil public transport options.
For the guy who thinks PJ hates doing GA shows, time to climb out from under the 2001-2005 rock.
115 bucks for half a haircut by a novice? I want my money back!
I probably wouldn't mind having a sub afterward, or grilling again if that was taking place. The fact I only live 20 miles away maybe makes it more frustrating, since the actual drive is so short. Oh well; it's for Pearl Jam.
I will be staying fairly close as well. Along with it taking a VERY long time to get out of the "parking lot" they will not let you head south. The roads are all blocked off because residents in the area do not want all that traffic driving by. Understandable, but I don't have a use for getting on the inertstate (I think it is I43). I jst want to head south towards Lake Geneva!
It is all good as it is in the name of Pearl Jam. I haven't had to deal with it since 2003, so once (or twice hopefully) within an eight year time period is not that bad!
Best thing to do after the show is fire up a grill and watch all the cars try to scramble out (sit in line). Don't be in a rush to leave, usually takes about 2 hours. We stayed at Lake Geneva last year and took I43 to I12. Its about 20 mins of drive time.
I say stay along the I-43 area. This will minimize the side road traffic. I've never stayed at any of the hotels along there, but a quick search on hotels.com or such should give a few options. I work in New Berlin and there is a La Quinta and a Holiday Inn Express right off the freeway at Moorland Rd/I43. I did see hotels in Waukesha listed at about the same distance, but it would be a lot of side road traffic(slower speeds) to get to Alpine.
what about mukwonago?? You know anything about that? Thanks.
I probably wouldn't mind having a sub afterward, or grilling again if that was taking place. The fact I only live 20 miles away maybe makes it more frustrating, since the actual drive is so short. Oh well; it's for Pearl Jam.
I will be staying fairly close as well. Along with it taking a VERY long time to get out of the "parking lot" they will not let you head south. The roads are all blocked off because residents in the area do not want all that traffic driving by. Understandable, but I don't have a use for getting on the inertstate (I think it is I43). I jst want to head south towards Lake Geneva!
It is all good as it is in the name of Pearl Jam. I haven't had to deal with it since 2003, so once (or twice hopefully) within an eight year time period is not that bad!
Best thing to do after the show is fire up a grill and watch all the cars try to scramble out (sit in line). Don't be in a rush to leave, usually takes about 2 hours. We stayed at Lake Geneva last year and took I43 to I12. Its about 20 mins of drive time.
I wonder if I can rent a car that comes with a grill.
This thread is reinforcing my apprehensions about this site. damnit
Renting an RV for Alpine is the smartest thing to do......for bathroom use alone
Can you park an RV at/near the venue?! I've been looking for RV camping sites in the area and the prospects don't look good...I mean, we'd have to drive from most of the site to the venue, which defeats the purpose! I want to park and party!
No time to be void or save up on life...you've got to spend it all.
I say stay along the I-43 area. This will minimize the side road traffic. I've never stayed at any of the hotels along there, but a quick search on hotels.com or such should give a few options. I work in New Berlin and there is a La Quinta and a Holiday Inn Express right off the freeway at Moorland Rd/I43. I did see hotels in Waukesha listed at about the same distance, but it would be a lot of side road traffic(slower speeds) to get to Alpine.
what about mukwonago?? You know anything about that? Thanks.
Mukwonago is a nice area and easy access to I-43. I've never stayed in any of the hotels there, not even sure where they are to be honest.
I was thinking about being in Chicago for a few days. My girlfriend is travelling with me, but she is not going to the festival and I do not want her to stay in the middle of nowhere so, is it possible to stay in Chicago and going to Alpine Valley every day of the festival? Should I rent a car or is there any public transportation like buses, trains,...
Do you think that is too far from Chicago? Should I look other places to stay? Milwaukee?
I was thinking about being in Chicago for a few days. My girlfriend is travelling with me, but she is not going to the festival and I do not want her to stay in the middle of nowhere so, is it possible to stay in Chicago and going to Alpine Valley every day of the festival? Should I rent a car or is there any public transportation like buses, trains,...
Do you think that is too far from Chicago? Should I look other places to stay? Milwaukee?
There is no public transporation from Chicago to Alpine Valley. You will have to rent a car or car-pool with someone that is going. You will have the same issue from Milwaukee.
People from all around the Chicagoland area make the trip up the Alpine for various concerts every year. Most think of it as a Chicago-area venue even if it is probably a two hour-ish trip there. The real issue is the after the concert since like it does take a while to get out of the parking lot and after a long day, it is a tired drive back. It can be done everyday and many will do exactly that.
Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see
There is no public transporation from Chicago to Alpine Valley. You will have to rent a car or car-pool with someone that is going. You will have the same issue from Milwaukee.
People from all around the Chicagoland area make the trip up the Alpine for various concerts every year. Most think of it as a Chicago-area venue even if it is probably a two hour-ish trip there. The real issue is the after the concert since like it does take a while to get out of the parking lot and after a long day, it is a tired drive back. It can be done everyday and many will do exactly that.
Thanks!
I have checked google maps and from Chicago is almost 2 hours trip, and 45 minutes trip from Milwaukee. Maybe is easier from Milwaukee, right? Although I also want to spend few days in Chicago.
PS: during those days has any kind of sport league (NBA, NFL, MLB,...) started?
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Alpine is the best place that I have ever seen a concert at. The sound is really good for an outdoor venue. The hill is steep enough to allow visibility even from higher up but not steep enough to fall (unless you are just that smashed). Tailgating is fantastic, and be prepared to tailgate afterwards because it takes a LONG time to get out of the grassy fields that serve as the parking lots.
Maybe it has a special place in my heart since my first ever concert was when I was 17 on a cold Columbus Day weekend, but I am fairly certain that there are others that would agree with me about the finer points of this ampitheater.
Who'd ya see? (at age 17)
My guess would be PJ on 10/8/00, otherwise known as "The Icebowl"
Thats why i didn't book there. $200 is too much for me to take a chance. I wish the resort had that same policy.
Maybe it has a special place in my heart since my first ever concert was when I was 17 on a cold Columbus Day weekend, but I am fairly certain that there are others that would agree with me about the finer points of this ampitheater.[/quote]
Who'd ya see? (at age 17)[/quote]
My guess would be PJ on 10/8/00, otherwise known as "The Icebowl"[/quote]
Indeed. Then the next night I went to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont for two of the best nights of my life. Allstate is a better sounding venue than the United Center, but it just doesn't hold as many people. Great ending as Baba O'Riley came on and the lights went up!
I will be staying fairly close as well. Along with it taking a VERY long time to get out of the "parking lot" they will not let you head south. The roads are all blocked off because residents in the area do not want all that traffic driving by. Understandable, but I don't have a use for getting on the inertstate (I think it is I43). I jst want to head south towards Lake Geneva!
It is all good as it is in the name of Pearl Jam. I haven't had to deal with it since 2003, so once (or twice hopefully) within an eight year time period is not that bad!
No public transit (combined with the locals describing traffic)
No hotels in the area
Limited number of bars/restaurants
Not good times
Please let this be in chicago. Or even milwaukee
If you have been that's one thing, if you haven't at least give it a shot. I could be wrong but I think most people that go to alpine like it. There's a reason so many bands like playing there and so many people go to see those bands there.
Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
Just to be clear, I-43 will be accessible both directions right? My motel reservation is in Delavan, which is south of Alpine Valley, along I-43.
"The Who is my life. Pearl Jam is my retirement"
Not sure, but the next exit north is only a couple minutes and you can flip back around to the southbound side there at Hwy 120
The actual shows there are great. It's just getting out of there that is a complete mess.
I am 90% sure I'm going regardless of where this is. I have traveled many times to see PJ and part of my enjoyment of the PJ trip experience is exploring the city where they are playing. Doesn't seem like there is anything to do near Alpine Valley. Or anywhere to stay. I like to smoke/drink before and after concerts and that is going to be difficult if I have to worry about driving after the show.
I have never been there, so I admit that I could be wrong.
For the locals...if you were coming in for this show, what would you recommend as far as where to stay (pretty sure the Alpine Valley Resort is sold out, so that's not an option)? how to get to/from venue?
I say stay along the I-43 area. This will minimize the side road traffic. I've never stayed at any of the hotels along there, but a quick search on hotels.com or such should give a few options. I work in New Berlin and there is a La Quinta and a Holiday Inn Express right off the freeway at Moorland Rd/I43. I did see hotels in Waukesha listed at about the same distance, but it would be a lot of side road traffic(slower speeds) to get to Alpine.
So if we can't find hotel rooms close by, can we stay at your place?
For the guy who thinks PJ hates doing GA shows, time to climb out from under the 2001-2005 rock.
Best thing to do after the show is fire up a grill and watch all the cars try to scramble out (sit in line). Don't be in a rush to leave, usually takes about 2 hours. We stayed at Lake Geneva last year and took I43 to I12. Its about 20 mins of drive time.
I wonder if I can rent a car that comes with a grill.
This thread is reinforcing my apprehensions about this site. damnit
Can you park an RV at/near the venue?! I've been looking for RV camping sites in the area and the prospects don't look good...I mean, we'd have to drive from most of the site to the venue, which defeats the purpose! I want to park and party!
Mukwonago is a nice area and easy access to I-43. I've never stayed in any of the hotels there, not even sure where they are to be honest.
Do you think that is too far from Chicago? Should I look other places to stay? Milwaukee?
There is no public transporation from Chicago to Alpine Valley. You will have to rent a car or car-pool with someone that is going. You will have the same issue from Milwaukee.
People from all around the Chicagoland area make the trip up the Alpine for various concerts every year. Most think of it as a Chicago-area venue even if it is probably a two hour-ish trip there. The real issue is the after the concert since like it does take a while to get out of the parking lot and after a long day, it is a tired drive back. It can be done everyday and many will do exactly that.
I have checked google maps and from Chicago is almost 2 hours trip, and 45 minutes trip from Milwaukee. Maybe is easier from Milwaukee, right? Although I also want to spend few days in Chicago.
PS: during those days has any kind of sport league (NBA, NFL, MLB,...) started?