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First trip to Peoria

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LoneStar_Brave

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Hey,

I'll be making my first trip to Peoria in more than a decade. I will be there this coming weekend. I'm excited to go to the UWM game.
 
Wow 10 years huh? Peoria's almost doubled in size during that time LOL. Be sure to visit the campus and look at the new parking deck/rec area construction. It's not finished but the shell is there. Also view the new interstate configuration. Take a look at the new Grand Prairie mall and the new developments around it by the Weaver Farm on Rt. 150/Rt. 91. Part of Sterling is 6 lanes now as mentioned. Knoxville and Allen Road has totally transformed as well with businesses and new real estate. You'll be in for an interesting visit.

Jason
 
I come in peace...Milwaukee fan here.

Just coming into town this weekend for a great game..question I pose to you.

What would you say is the best sports bar in town to catch a game on TV. Due to the late start of this game, I think were coming down early and hopefully catch some of the huge Butler/Drake game. Let me know!
 
DunneDeal said:
I come in peace...Milwaukee fan here.

Just coming into town this weekend for a great game..question I pose to you.

What would you say is the best sports bar in town to catch a game on TV. Due to the late start of this game, I think were coming down early and hopefully catch some of the huge Butler/Drake game. Let me know!
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Buffalo Wild Wings in East Peoria is always a good call. Plus, it's right next to a bridge that'll take you right to Carver Arena. Enjoy your trip.
 
I 2nd Buffalo Wild Wings. Get some good wings and watch the game for as long as you like. They won't harass you for staying and watching. They have most of the Bradley games, I would be 95% certain they would have the Drake/Butler game on. Address and link to BWW if coming from Carver Arena/Civic Center downtown...

BWW- 833 W. Camp St, East Peoria, IL.... It's only a mile and a couple turns from Carver Arena. Just beware that if your going straight to Carver after BWW, you'll have to turn right on Adams St because Jefferson is a 1 way street.

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By the way, why was there only 5,000 or so for the Butler game? I looked at some of the US Cellular attendance records and most were set the last few years, with about 9-10,000, when y'all played Butler. I know you guys aren't having an outstanding year but your hanging up there in a decent league. Well that's about it, hope you "enjoy" your trip to Peoria and Carver Arena, it's going to be packed with 10,000+ and a rockin.

Jason
 
DunneDeal said:
I come in peace...Milwaukee fan here.

Just coming into town this weekend for a great game..question I pose to you.

What would you say is the best sports bar in town to catch a game on TV. Due to the late start of this game, I think were coming down early and hopefully catch some of the huge Butler/Drake game. Let me know!
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If you are looking for a place with local flavor, HOOP"S Pizza is a hole in the wall place 1 block east of the arena across from the Hotel Pere Marquette on Main St.

Great pizza and lots of Peoria and BU hoops memoabilia.
 
Double D said:
If you are looking for a place with local flavor, HOOP"S Pizza is a hole in the wall place 1 block east of the arena across from the Hotel Pere Marquette on Main St.

Great pizza and lots of Peoria and BU hoops memoabilia.
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I agree. Hoop's or Sully's, close to the arena, lot's of BU flavor.
 
I love Hoops pre or post game or late at night, but I don't think it is really a good place to go watch a game. The tvs are an after thought in the place.

BW3 always works and even the bar area at Old Chicago has a good setup. Nikky's sports bar has some really good tvs for watching HD.
 
Thanks for the advise and all your tongue in cheek remarks.
I just hope that when I walk around campus, I can't hear the cute co-eds say "who let their dad out without supervision?"

Should I wear my old Molinarmy shirt?
 
Sure, wear the Molinarny shirt, but I hope you're not old enough that you
had one of those green beanies that you were supposed to wear as a freshman!! :)
 
Awesome...keep those ideas coming, I love finding good bars, BW3's always a hit. Good places near the arena. Food, drink, and TV and we are all good in Milwaukee.

Oh as far as the reason why the Butler attendance was down...being one of the leaders of the student section I'll let you all in...snow storm, it dumped bout 9 inches that night and a 6pm start. Oh and those other games vs Butler in the past were Horizon championship games
 
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