Thinking of coming up for the Pats game

From Kentucky here guys, I visit the site often but rarely post.
Anyone from here plan on attending the game?

 

Hope you plan on selling your blood, sperm, and maybe a Kidney so you can afford a ticket to go!

Game of the year prices through the roof on the 2nd hand market.

 

STEELERS Should treat this game like it's the SB...they should go in with all they have, this is it.....winner of this game is going to the sb.....if steelers have what it takes to beat ne...THIS IS IT!!!

 

LOL! I have been looking at tickets and you are exactly right, prices are insane!
Are the prices about the same on the street on the day of the game?

 

Yeah and I would be worried about fake tickets to this game. It's probaly the biggest regular season match up of the NFL season thus far.

I've never ever bought fakes, but even if they are real prices are going to be high, only thing that could help drives prices down would be very poor weather.

 

What part of kentucky are you from?

Nosebleeds are about 225 right now and they go way up from that


HOTELS


I stay at Wyndham downtown and walk through a nice park and then the bridge over to the stadium


Another excellent option is to STAY AT SHERATON STATION SQUARE AND TAKE THE FERRY OVER TO THE GAME! The ferry is an awesome experience for a first-timer going to a game. The Incline is awesome too, which is also at Station Square.

Closer to the stadium Theres the Hyatt Place which is a very short walk from the Stadium, but typically more expensive However you won't have to worry parking or getting around and can walk to the game. The Casino is al$o very close by.

Those are probably booked by now so

Further from the stadium is the airport hotels. They are cheaper but around 12-15 miles from downtown.


SHOPPING


As an out of towner I was amazed at the store hometown sports they have any and everything steeler that u may want

They also have steelers sign autographs sometimes on Saturday.

The Strip- Go on a Saturday for the full experience. Tons of Street vendors . Expect a big crowd and bring a bag to carry purchases. Parking can be tough but well worth it. You can shop for a variety of items, from hand crafted metal to crafted Native American items, not to mention the ton of Pittsburgh sports items.

Outlet Malls- about 20 miles away in Washington PA.


Ross Park Mall- Your typical mall with all the typical stores and places to eat. Keep the wife away from the COACH store or your trip will be much more expensive



RESTAURANTS


I love eating at Peppis

You have to get u a Rothlisberger there

(If your heart can handle it)


Grille 36 and primanti brothers are a must too


The Strip- There are great places to eat (Kaya, Pamela's for breakfast, Primanti's)


Station Square- Hard Rock Cafe Joes Crab Shack and Texas de Brazil just to name a few.


Members here think the best burgers and craft beer restaurant is Fatheads. Brew Gentlemen has really good craft beer/juice bombs if you like those.


Maybe the best place to eat in Pittsburgh is Gaucho Parilla Argentina

It's on Penn Ave.


TAILGATING


I've never done it but

you probably need to get to the stadium 2-3 hours before game time. Stage AE Tailgate is fun.They have many different kinds of activities; band,cornhole, etc. You can leave the Stage AE Tailgate and get right into the parking lot and go on the other side and probably find a tailgate to join. Usually 20-25 bucks will get all I want to eat and drink.


THINGS TO DO


The Duquesne Incline- If you are visiting Pittsburgh, this is a must! Take the incline up to the top and walk Grandview Avenue. You will see breathtaking views of the city. Make sure you are there when the city is lit up at night.


Zoo&Aquarium- Fun place to spend a day looking

at interesting animals. They have a great penguin exhibit and the polar bears are entertaining. It is one of largest Zoo's and has a huge Aquarium with exotic animals. There are some rides for the children and a fenced in area with small animals that you can pet and feed.


Rivers Casino- Great place for tables games and slots machine. Buffet isn't too shabby


Sports Venues- If you go in September check out the Pirates and PNC Park it may be the most beautiful park in America. Oct-Jan is hockey season go see the Penguins at the Consol Energy Center.

 

Thanks for the advice man I appreciate it! I have been to several games, but I knew the place would be in a frenzy because I had seen the prices for tickets online.
I am from the Pikeville area of KY, which part are you from?

 

Right down 23
Prestonsburg