<p>Any tips for this weekend? Things like your favorite restaurants near campus, where to park for the football game, places to visit </p>
<p>Hmm...</p>
<p>Parking is probably the easiest question. Those without a parking pass usually park in the Lawrence Joel (basketball stadium) parking lot across the road from the football stadium. It might add a 5 minute walk to the front gate if you are in the furthest part of the Joel lot.</p>
<p>Lots of people like to check out Old Salem as a place to visit.</p>
<p>The most popular restaurant really close to campus is The Village Tavern. It's okay, but I'd recommend venturing a little further off campus--I like the downtown area: Mellow Mushroom (pizza), Finnegan's Wake (Irish Pub), West End Cafe (sandwiches and other fare), and 4th Street Filling Station (eclectic, though most pricey of this group)--all are nice and not budget breakers unless you go for something like the surf and turf at the Filling Station.</p>
<p>I'm sure someone else will give even better suggestions...but someone had to get it started.</p>
<p>From the weather forecast, I'd say definitely bring your umbrella! </p>
<p>We learned from D's freshman year (she's now a junior) that there are tremendous advantages to staying at the Marriott on University Parkway -- we stroll down the side street by the hotel right to the stadium! No parking problems at all!</p>
<p>Unless the weather delays our flights, we're looking forward to finally getting to visit Reynolda House. D has a few restaurants lined up for us. One we like is Sweet Potatoes.</p>