Americade notes.
I wrote this down after my 5th Americade trip. It is just a general outline of the week. See their home page for much more info. http://www.tourexpo.com/main.htm
Schedule
October Prior Book Motel
When. First full week in June
Where to stay. Probably anyplace you can get in. The only place I constantly hear nasty things about is the Mohawk at the south end. Some are recommended by Americade and you can call the Chamber of Commerce. If noise bothers you ask for a room a little further from the street.
January Register and Book Tours Keep a copy of email confirmation or make a duplicate if mailing in. When you receive actual registration compare to your copy. This would be the time to correct any mistakes. If you wait until you get there they will sic Ginny on you.
If arriving Monday this is a good time to pick up your package at the Holiday Inn. Parking in rear.
You may have to wait in line for an hour but you might as well bite the bullet now it wont get any better the next day. I will say though I got in in about 10 minutes at 4pm.
It is also a good time to find your bike dealership in case of mechanical problems.
Everybody seems to like Georges for dinner and 5-6:30 is the early bird special. Later is much busier. Prime rib and great salad bar. Be sure to try their espresso.
Tuesday If you have any guided tours be early. If there is food involved these Americaders have never missed a meal and don't mind showing up early so they don't miss a bite.
Wednesday Seems to be rain day. You must bring clothing for every condition and tours go rain or shine. Cloudy skies will keep it warmer.
Thursday This is the day every speeder and noisy bike sponsors the Policeman's Ball. They will look up pipes with a flash light and watch those helmets too. They will be looking for DOT approval.
Friday. This is the day the town gets little crowded as more locals come in. Avoid Canada street if that bothers. If it is warm out -80f- and clear skies it will still get very chilly at night.
Where to eat. Some mediocre places (the Lobster Pot comes to mind) but mostly good. I keep trying and finding new ones. Bolton's landing has three close together. We tried and liked the Market Place. Nice little Antique store 1 block south. A little farther out is Casey's North. They supplied the food for the Gondola ride and it was very good, chicken and ribs. In town Georges is always good as well as the Tamarack Inn. The Prospect Diner is good but the HoJO has a new chef and breakfast was good as well as Holiday Inn.
Notes: Close to zero alcohol DWI tolerance although I didn't see any enforcement or anybody too worried about it.
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