WIU Trip

[moosbah]

Planning on making the trek to Western Illinois this year.

Looking for advice on places to go. Bars, restaurants, etc.

Anyone else going???

[roadwarrior]

Planning on making the trek to Western Illinois this year.

Looking for advice on places to go. Bars, restaurants, etc.

Anyone else going???

Places to go in Macomb? LOL

[Bison"FANatic"]

Dated a girl from Macomb once all I have to say is run from that town as fast as you can. Them girls are Cccccrrrrrrrraaaaazzzzzzyyyyyy and its not the good crazy.

[moosbah]

Places to go in Macomb? LOL

For the record, NOT staying there, just need a place to eat!

[BadlandsBison]

http://www.cityofmacomb.com/

[JustinTyem]

Being from Wisconsin,we have 1 word for anything Illinois..........FIB !!!!

[clenz]

Tailgate when you get there, eat during the tailgate, and get the hell out.

I had a great time in Macomb last year, the WIU fans are amazing hosts, it was a gorgeous day, etc... but don't spend any more time there than you have too. Even the locals asked why we were there since we had already won the conference.

[roadwarrior]

There is a great place nearby in Galesburg, IL: Packinghouse Dining

[EndZoneQB]

Is it worse than say, Brookings?

[chuckles]

Been there, done that. 2 years ago it wasn't a bad time. We stayed at the Super 8 which is cheap and right next to campus (an easy walk to the stadium). There tailgating lacks everything. Our group and a couple dozen other people were the only ones in the entire lot. If your looking for a place to drink/party look no further than Two Dogs/The Forum in downtown Macomb. The place is packed on the weekends, but look at their specials...

Two Dogs Weekly Specials

Friday: $4 Pitchers - $2 Bottles - $1 Shots

Saturday: $2 Long Islands - $1 Big Drafts - $1 Well Drinks

And at the end of the night you can jump on the 'drunk bus' that is packed full of inebriated students that will dump you off back at campus. All in all, you can make a weekend in Macomb for about $100 :P