X vs Purdue - West Lafayette

[drudy23]

Thinking of heading to this one. Any recommendations for hotels/restaurants/things to do near Mackey?

[Smails]

Most of the lodging for Purdue is just off the exit (15 mins to campus) but there is a Hilton Garden Inn just over the bridge which will get you much closer. It's located in Wabash Landing. I believe there's a brew pub right next door. There's a smaller hotel on campus at the Union, but it's not a great place to stay IMO unless you're doing business at the University. I'd try to get a room at the Hilton if I were going.

[deepX]

Thinking of heading to this one. Any recommendations for hotels/restaurants/things to do near Mackey?

My suggestion is to contact Mike Bobinski directly about accommodations. I am sure he would be happy to put us all up at his place.
Based on his annual pay he should have a very, very nice/large place there!
'-DeepX

[drudy23]

Most of the lodging for Purdue is just off the exit (15 mins to campus) but there is a Hilton Garden Inn just over the bridge which will get you much closer. It's located in Wabash Landing. I believe there's a brew pub right next door. There's a smaller hotel on campus at the Union, but it's not a great place to stay IMO unless you're doing business at the University. I'd try to get a room at the Hilton if I were going.

I'm assuming the one at the Union is the one called The Union Club Hotel - looks pretty nice.

[Muskie]

I'm assuming the one at the Union is the one called The Inion Club Hotel - looks pretty nice.
It's been renovated recently. (My Wife is Purdue Alum).

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Route 26 out near the interstate has everything Lafayette can offer.

Culvers, Macs, Chick-fil-A, lots of great fueling options.

Three hours flat from Cintas.

Enjoy!

[drudy23]

Changed the plan and booked an AirBNB within walking distance of Mackey. Now - who's got the scoop on the best bars as we may go up on Sunday to watch Bengals game.

[Muskie]

Changed the plan and booked an AirBNB within walking distance of Mackey. Now - who's got the scoop on the best bars as we may go up on Sunday to watch Bengals game.
http://www.xavierhoops.com/clear.gif (http://www.xavierhoops.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=768663&noquote=1)I can tell you the campus bars. It will not be a fun reception in X gear.

[JTG]

Changed the plan and booked an AirBNB within walking distance of Mackey. Now - who's got the scoop on the best bars as we may go up on Sunday to watch Bengals game.

Bengals playing Purdue?

[drudy23]

http://www.xavierhoops.com/clear.gif (http://www.xavierhoops.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=768663&noquote=1)I can tell you the campus bars. It will not be a fun reception in X gear.

Do they really care about Xavier fans? College basketball arenas are usually pretty tame.

I also don't need to be hanging with college kids. They're annoying. Or maybe that's exactly what I need?

[drudy23]

Bengals playing Purdue?

Double-header.