Hi Jags fans!
Whats up?

I have a few questions regarding tailgating, things to do, and places to eat in your beautiful city of Jacksonville.

My girlfriend and I are coming down in November to see our Vikes play your Jags.
In addition to being a long time season ticket holder of the Vikings, I travel once a year to see the Vikes get beat on the road.
Er…I mean, to see the Vikes PLAY on the road.
Whatever.
This year, we will be making the trip down to Jacksonville!

I will be staying in Jacksonville for 4 days and would like some advice as to what to do and where to go.
I have a bunch of questions for you, so here we go:

#1 - Where should we park to tailgate at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium?
What price range will it be?
Do we need a parking pass to tailgate?

#2 - Have any of you been on a Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Tour?
Would you recommend it?

#3 - What are some good restaurants in Jacksonville that you would recommend? I would like all of your favorites…Cheap places as well as steakhouses. I would like to try a few of them!

#4 - What is a good local bar to go to? I am too old for clubs. I like unique places, places that stand out, or pubs with nice beer selections.

#5 - What are some good live local bands that play around?
I like rock music. Pretty much all types of rock, alternative, pop, funky, whatever.
What about a good venue to see them play live?

#6 - Where is the best vantage point of the Jacksonville Skyline? What about a bar patio with a great view?

#7 - What are the best beaches to visit?

#8 - Bloody Mary's and breakfast. Who makes the best bloody Mary, and what are some good breakfast joints?

#9 - Are there any "Best of Jacksonville" sites or links that you could tell me about?

#10 - Anything else that you would recommend an out-of-towner to see or do?

Thank you VERY MUCH for your help.
Michael Sack

Hi Bucs fans!
What's up??

I have a few questions regarding tailgating, things to do, and places to eat in your beautiful city of Tampa.

My girlfriend and I are coming down in November to see our Vikes play your Bucs.
In addition to being a long time season ticket holder of the Vikings, I travel once a year to see the Vikes get beat on the road.
Er…I mean, to see the Vikes PLAY on the road.
Whatever.
I have wanted to visit Raymond James since they opened it. It looks like a great place to see live football.
I also have been a big Bucs follower due to them being in the old Central division.
I was rooting for the Bucs when they made the Superbowl as well.

I will be staying in Tampa and Clearwater for 4 to 5 days and would like some advice as to what to do and where to go.
I have a bunch of questions for you, so here we go:

#1 - Where should we park to tailgate at Raymond James Stadium?
What price range will it be?
Do we need a parking pass to tailgate?

#2 - Is there anything inside (or by) the ship (inside RJS) that we should go see?
Have any of you been on a RJS Tour?
Would you recommend it?

#3 - What are some good restaurants in Tampa and Clearwater that you would recommend? I would like all of your favorites…Cheap places as well as steakhouses. I would like to try a few of them!

#4 - What is a good local bar to go to? I am too old for clubs. I like unique places, places that stand out, or pubs with nice beer selections.

#5 - What are some good live local bands that play around?
I like rock music. Pretty much all types of rock, alternative, pop, funky, whatever.
What about a good venue to see them play live?

#6 - Where is the best vantage point of the Tampa Skyline? What about a bar patio with a great view?

#7 - What are the best beaches to visit?

#8 - Bloody Mary's and breakfast. Who makes the best bloody Mary, and what are some good breakfast joints?

#9 - Are there any "Best of Tampa" sites or links that you could tell me about?

#10 - Anything else that you would recommend an out-of-towner to see or do?

Thank you all VERY MUCH for your help.
Michael Sack <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->