Parking at Alpine Valley

Bruins24
Bruins24 Posts: 103
edited June 2011 in The Porch
Need to know if it is worth it to buy the VIP parking lot pass when it goes on sale Saturday morning. I am looking to get out as quick as possible after the show (which I've heard is a major challenge). I saw a post recommending the GREEN lot. Does anyone know if the Green lot is easier to get out of after the show than the VIP lot? If so, could someone provide directions to getting to the Green lot, or a link to info about it. Also, is the Green lot free? Thanks!
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  • primussucks
    primussucks Posts: 2,365
    general parking is included in the price of your ticket. There are 2 main parking lots which are just 2 big fields. Each has one way in and one way out so getting out after the show is a giant clusterfuck. I can remember it taking 1.5 hours to get out of the parking lot before which is why some people just do more tailgating after show. So if your in a big hurry to get out it would probably be worth it to get the vip parking.
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  • Jenfarr
    Jenfarr Posts: 688
    I found this map last week...

    http://www.alpinestaff.com/images/AVMT%20Property%20Map.jpg
    Looks ike the green lot is a further walk to the venue, but you may be able to get out quicker.
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  • 81
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    Jenfarr wrote:
    I found this map last week...

    http://www.alpinestaff.com/images/AVMT%20Property%20Map.jpg
    Looks ike the green lot is a further walk to the venue, but you may be able to get out quicker.

    nice find
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  • primussucks
    primussucks Posts: 2,365
    Jenfarr wrote:
    I found this map last week...

    http://www.alpinestaff.com/images/AVMT%20Property%20Map.jpg
    Looks ike the green lot is a further walk to the venue, but you may be able to get out quicker.
    sweet I haven't been there in a few years so that green lot is definately newer. so with more parking available now maybe it wont be such a clusterfuck anymore!
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    Missoula 6/20/98
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98 & 6/27/98
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    Champaign 4/23/03
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    Missoula 8/29/05
    Chicago 5/16 & 17/06
    Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Summerfest 6/29/06 & 6/30/06
    Tampa 6/12/08
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    Indy 5/7/10
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  • usamamasan1
    usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    i need a driver for my car...
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    i need a driver for my car...

    That's my plan. Already lined up the post show driver. I'm a bad passenger so i will be driving to the show.
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  • reedrothchild
    reedrothchild Posts: 635
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.
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  • GratefulJam
    GratefulJam Posts: 1,803
    reedrothchild wrote:
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.
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  • nomorecrackpipes
    nomorecrackpipes Posts: 35
    Neither lot will get you out quicker.

    The green lot is only used for excessively sold out shows (will PJ? I don't know). VIP parking gets you closer to the gate, but it doesn't get you in any faster if there's a line on Bowers Road, or out any faster because you're behind all of the other people trying to leave. Also, it's harder to get to the green lot (if it's open) because there is no easy freeway access to that lot (they'll force you into the other entrances) ... remember, it's all two lane country roads.
  • Made of Stars
    Made of Stars Milwaukee, WI Posts: 185
    reedrothchild wrote:
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.


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  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.
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  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    primussucks wrote:
    general parking is included in the price of your ticket. There are 2 main parking lots which are just 2 big fields. Each has one way in and one way out so getting out after the show is a giant clusterfuck. I can remember it taking 1.5 hours to get out of the parking lot before which is why some people just do more tailgating after show. So if your in a big hurry to get out it would probably be worth it to get the vip parking.

    If it rains and there is a ton of mud in the lot having the vip pass is no help at all. They park all other cars in that area as well. The ONLY way out of Alpine with no issues is to bolt early.
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  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.

    Yup..best thing about having a room at alpine lodge. You even get your own entrance pretty much.
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Wma31394 wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.

    Yup..best thing about having a room at alpine lodge. You even get your own entrance pretty much.

    Are we definitely allowed to enter down at that end? Does it really matter because we have to go up top anyway to get our tickets at will call, right?
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  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    Wma31394 wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.

    Yup..best thing about having a room at alpine lodge. You even get your own entrance pretty much.

    Are we definitely allowed to enter down at that end? Does it really matter because we have to go up top anyway to get our tickets at will call, right?

    From the lodge you curl around this tree line and it takes you to this pretty much seperate entrance from the general lot. I think I will get my tix earlier in the day and head back to the lodge..but yes will call is up that way.
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  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    That's a good idea on getting them early and heading back to the bar!!!!
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  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    That's a good idea on getting them early and heading back to the bar!!!!

    yea..there also also a bunch of room to grill, toss the beanbags, etc. all around the joint. The rooms on the lower levels are nice since they have patios and a table a believe. Dont remember if the 2nd level rooms have balcony or not. Did you get a room number from them yet?
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  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Wma31394 wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    That's a good idea on getting them early and heading back to the bar!!!!

    yea..there also also a bunch of room to grill, toss the beanbags, etc. all around the joint. The rooms on the lower levels are nice since they have patios and a table a believe. Dont remember if the 2nd level rooms have balcony or not. Did you get a room number from them yet?

    Nope, no room number from them yet. Did you get one?
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  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    No..but im gonna call them.
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  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Wma31394 wrote:
    No..but im gonna call them.

    Let me know if you have any luck.
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