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  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    I'd love to get in on a party bus from Chicago, that's a great idea!

    Also, for those of you worried about the traffic afterwards, some of the best times I've had at Alpine occured while hanging out in the parking lot while everyone was trying to leave. Put on some good tunes, crack open a beer, and enjoy!
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  • cowboypjfan
    cowboypjfan Posts: 2,453
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    crazypjfan wrote:
    I think we are gonna rent a minivan and drive from pa as well. We have 6 people so we are trying to accomodate everyone and bring enough tailgating supplies along with us.

    For the record, that will be the last time I drive a minivan! :D

    I certainly hope it's the last time. hahahahahahaha

    Don't worry, it will be. My wife despises them as well. Even when we have children, you can bet we won't be driving one.

    I would much rather rent a big RV but they seem to cost more than flying, after all the fees, mileage and gas is factored in.
  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    crazypjfan wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    crazypjfan wrote:
    I think we are gonna rent a minivan and drive from pa as well. We have 6 people so we are trying to accomodate everyone and bring enough tailgating supplies along with us.

    For the record, that will be the last time I drive a minivan! :D

    I certainly hope it's the last time. hahahahahahaha

    Don't worry, it will be. My wife despises them as well. Even when we have children, you can bet we won't be driving one.

    I would much rather rent a big RV but they seem to cost more than flying, after all the fees, mileage and gas is factored in.

    Gas alone would probably cost more than 2 flights. hahahahaha Who knows, by then it could be $6 per gallon.
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  • PearlJamPatriot
    PearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    A wish I was traveling out there in a party bus or RV.
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  • ScReaMing LunGs
    ScReaMing LunGs Posts: 171
    Just booked
    Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
    7020 Grand Geneva Way
    Lake Geneva (Wisconsin), WI 53147


    13 Miles from Alpine Valley. $189 a night for a 4 person room.
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  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    ScReaMing LunGs wrote:
    Just booked
    Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
    7020 Grand Geneva Way
    Lake Geneva (Wisconsin), WI 53147


    13 Miles from Alpine Valley. $189 a night for a 4 person room.

    Good work by you!! I'm sure you know but I think locals have said there isn't much public transportation so you may need to rent a car. But with 4 people that should be pretty cheap. See ya there!!!
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  • ScReaMing LunGs
    ScReaMing LunGs Posts: 171
    Haha... I'm driving from the Toronto area, so it's about an 8 hour drive. I'm hoping the hotel has a shuttle, but if not, someone will pack 8 people into a car for the show. See you there.
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  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    ScReaMing LunGs wrote:
    Haha... I'm driving from the Toronto area, so it's about an 8 hour drive. I'm hoping the hotel has a shuttle, but if not, someone will pack 8 people into a car for the show. See you there.

    Even better!!!! I'm also driving there. About 14 hours.
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  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Scenic Ridge is hands down the best place to camp near Alpine. No more than 10 miles on back roads from Apline. Family owned campground off whitewater lake with small beach. Been going there for almost 20 yrs for shows at alpine. Pricing is a bit steep..since its holiday weekend they charge 20 a night I believe..mandatory 2 night stay.
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  • afroannnie
    afroannnie Posts: 12,995
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    ScReaMing LunGs wrote:
    Haha... I'm driving from the Toronto area, so it's about an 8 hour drive. I'm hoping the hotel has a shuttle, but if not, someone will pack 8 people into a car for the show. See you there.

    Even better!!!! I'm also driving there. About 14 hours.

    I'm driving from PA too...I think there's quite a few of us...the weekend of PJ20, there will be a mass exodus from PA to Wisconsin :D
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • usamamasan1
    usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    with a big rack and a stash to boot!
  • afroannnie
    afroannnie Posts: 12,995
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    with a big rack and a stash to boot!
    :thumbup:
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • gcallaghan
    gcallaghan Posts: 1
    Hi all,

    I'm staying at the Timber Ridge Lodge, Lake Geneva. Would be interested to hear from anyone else staying there as maybe we can share some kind of transport to the Alpine Valley and back.

    I'm travelling over from Scotland for this so hope it's good!

    Grant.
  • pearljamdude420
    pearljamdude420 Posts: 1,380
    I HAVE 1 QUESTION

    does alpine valley nowadays have a curfew? i saw pj their in 2003, and they were not in any hurry but they came out early for that tour a good 15 or 20 mins befoer they normally hit stage, i remember that. i think they play till around 1130pm if i remember right. but it seems like that venue does have curfew?

    someone too told me it never used to but they had trouble with people camping and being rowdy at the venue, is it true you cant camp in the parking lot overnight there??????? so that kind of sucks camping wise you cant just camp in the parking lot with your car, fuck id sleep in my car, but that is not allowed, the state police clear the lot out each night ya? so they must have a curfew at this venue yes?

    i saw pj in 03 at state college pa they played till 1230am that night and came out late around9pm i think or just after 9pm, when i went to alpine show when i saw it was in middle of nowhere, i thought damn maybe pj is gonna come out at 9 or 10pm tonight and play till 1am, we in the middle of fuckin nowhere baby. but that was not the case pj ended by 1130pm almost sharp it seemed. this damn place has a curfew doesn it?
    so there is no hope pj hits stage at midnight sharp and plays until 420am? ;)
  • pearljamdude420
    pearljamdude420 Posts: 1,380
    when pj announced a 20th year festival, i was hoping they would pick some place that really has no curfew, like manchester tn where bonaroo is, those fuckers can play till 4am there if they want

    maybe pj doesnt want to play late night shit like that, but it would be freakin cool especially at a festival, i remember woodstock stories bands coming at 2 and 3am to play a set, wish pj can do that, but alpine has a curfew doesnt it? is it 12am?
  • Hunger Strike
    Hunger Strike Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 229
    benbomb3 wrote:
    Alpine is basically between Elkhorn and East Troy and I live in Elkhorn. I can tell you that the Hampton Inn and AmericInn in Elkhorn will be the two nicest hotels. The Hampton is basically brand new. The Crossroads Motel is not a bad place at all and is the closest to the venue (although Elkhorn is not big, they are all within 15 mins). The Thomas Motel is an absolute dump, don't stay there unless it is a last resort.

    Like a previous poster said, there are plenty of bars around, you just have to be willing to mingle with some harmless locals. I would definitely recommend the Hampton if you can get a room there. You are within walking distance of Culvers/McDonalds/Cousins and also a grocery and (more importantly) liquor store.

    If this does happen during Labor Day, that just so happens to be the weekend of the Walworth County Fair that takes place in Elkhorn. Lodging could be a little bit more in demand due to this. Also, if you're staying for the weekend and have some time to kill, go check out the fair and get a cinnamon roll from the Silver Dollar Bakery. You will NOT be disappointed.

    We have reservations at the Crossroads, just 5 miles from the venue, anyone else staying there??

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