Traveling to Oxford? Travel discussion here...

[Chechem]

Hwy 6 is an east-west corridor that runs through Oxford.

There is a stretch of 6.5 miles of roadwork along Hwy 6 east of Oxford, and 1-lane traffic.  It's only 6.5 miles (right about where hwy 6 bypasses Pontotoc, MS).  Traffic there slows to 45-55 (65 otherwise).

[Chechem]

From Jamos (another thread):

I googled up the map Tuscaloosa to Oxford last night and they gave me the route going north, highway 43 to highway 78 instead of going through Columbus. We then get off on highway 9 to your place. Have you ever traveled that route? Time wise it is about the same distance per google, just doesn't have any towns to go through until you exit on to highway 9 in Mississippi.

That route certainly works.  I haven't driven it, but if it's the same in time required, take it.  Hwy 9 has been widened to 4 lanes.  That route you'd miss the Hwy 82 mess of 2-lanes, towns, etc. 

BTW, there are no towns after hwy-9 exit either.  There is a WalMart and cheaper gas station on hwy 6 (after hwy-9 connects to hwy 6).  The exit for gas/WalMart is at hwy 15 exit off hwy 6 (about 7-10 miles west of intersection of hwy 9/ hwy 6).  Gas in Oxford is $3.25.  It's $3.08 at the Shell on hwy 15.  Even cheaper in Tupelo if you go through there, but this route bypasses it (and I would!).

[Chechem]

Best food in Oxford:

Everything will be crowded, including Taylor Grocery south of town (Taylor, MS).
Try Louisiana Rubdown bbq.  New place.  2 locations: Click here for link  or  Click here for link

Best bar:

Try The Library (on the Square - van Buren Ave)

[Chechem]

Parking.  It's a small town, and the campus is CLOSED TO PARKING.

Best bet is the satellite parking.  That's what I'm doing.  A nice bus drives you to the stadium.  It costs $5 per person.  Here's info about how:

Click here for link

Click here for link  (click on PARKING)

[Jamos]

E-cred to Chech for all of his good work in trying to make the visit a pleasant one. 

[Peewee from Grand Bay]

E-cred to Chech for all of his good work in trying to make the visit a pleasant one. 

Copy that!! I just sent the info to some friends who are going to the game!! 

[WALL-E]

Alabama Gameday: Parking and traffic tips for before and after the Tide takes on Ole Miss in Oxford

By Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com
Published October 03, 2014, 12:05:00 PM

The Oxford Police Department offers tips for coming and going to the game this weekend between Alabama and Ole Miss. Drive safely. Read more...

[Chechem]

Alabama Gameday: Parking and traffic tips for before and after the Tide takes on Ole Miss in Oxford

By Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com
Published October 03, 2014, 12:05:00 PM

The Oxford Police Department offers tips for coming and going to the game this weekend between Alabama and Ole Miss. Drive safely. Read more...

Good stuff if you're coming to Oxford.

[ALTideUp]

Enjoy your big day, my friend.

[Chechem]

Enjoy your big day, my friend.

The grill is full of burgers and sausage.

[Merk]

Enjoy those Bloody Mary's at The Grove!

[Chechem]

Enjoy those Bloody Mary's at The Grove!

Thanks.

But we're waaaaaaay past that already!

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