This is a map of the Gorge venue and campground outlining the basic areas: day parking, various levels of camping, the venue itself, etc. (NOTE: Generally, the smaller general camping circle is not used for Phish)Area Background
This is an annotated map of the Gorge campground based on my experience in the last three years. This includes locations of portajohns, Shakedown Street, and the showers. I pointed out portajohns so you can recognize them in the satellite view of the campground.
This is just a link to Google Maps centered on the venue in case you wanted to explore.
The Gorge is pretty much the middle of nowhere(no offense to Grant County residents, but it kind of is). It is at about 1,300 feet above sea level in the high desert. There are effectively no trees anywhere that man hasn't maintained them. It is sagebrush and dead grass as far as the eye can see. It is super dry and hot during the days. There aren't any clouds to hold in the heat at night so by 3AM, you'll be pretty damn cold.Climate
The venue is in the heart of Washington in the aforementioned Grant County. This is a rural area that is used to concert traffic, but the county is more known for being the highest producer of potatoes in the country. The nearest town has a McDonald's and two stoplights. Law enforcement consists of county sheriffs and state police. Fire trucks and ambulances are a good 20 minutes away, at best. The nearest big store like a Wal-Mart is 40 minutes away, northeast of the venue in Ephrata(but the one in Moses Lake another 10 minutes away down I-90 is probably better).
You will need to bring pretty much everything you need.
The Gorge is located in high desert. This means that it is hot and dry during the day and cool and much less dry at night.Flying in to the Area
Daytime is about 80-95 degrees and is usually sunny but sometimes can be cloudy towards the late afternoon. Humidity is 15-35%.
Nighttime is about 57-65 degrees and is usually clear. Humidity is 45-60%.
There is usually a bit of a breeze, but the wind picks up significantly, and reliably, every day during 11:30PM to 2:30AM, 7:30AM to 10:30AM, and 5:30PM to 8:30PM.
There are several options for airports.Getting To the Venue
To the east, there is Spokane. This is about 2 hr 15 min east of the venue down I-90. You can get here from a lot of airports Denver and west. There is also an option to get here from Chicago on United or from Minneapolis on Delta.
To the south, there is the Tri-Cities airport. This is easily the closest airport to the venue, being only 1 hr 45 min away. There are a few flights here, but you will be able to fly here from Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, and SF.
To the west, we have several options. The farthest would be Portland, at 4.5 hours. There are a lot of flights in and out of here and, considering Eugene is the tour opener, might be a good option.
The next two options are in Seattle. Most people are familiar with SeaTac Intl Airport, at 2.5 hours away. This has a ton of flights and you can get here from anywhere. This is a solid option. However, Seattle just opened a second airport for commercial service in Everett. There aren't many flights to Everett, but you can get there from Denver and a lot of west coast cities. You could also consider Bellingham or Vancouver(Canada) to fly into, but they don't make as much sense.
To the north, there is nothing.
There are a few other very small airports that you have to connect through Seattle to get to: Wenatchee, Yakima, and Walla Walla. These are small airports. They mainly function as cargo connections with an federal Essential Air Service subsidy that makes the route viable for Alaska to fly. Unless you have a rental car reservation at the time of booking a flight, you are making a huge gamble that you will be able to find transportation in the middle of nowhere. Although, you could maybe feasibly take a bus(elaborated in a later section) or a very expensive rideshare from Wenatchee as it is an hour long drive. Yakima has a bus connection, but it is 4 hours long, plus figuring out that last couple miles from the bus stop to the venue. Yakima is also an hour drive from the venue. Walla Walla has no public transportation options and is a 2.5 hour drive away.
The only real way to get to the venue is by car, so you will need your own car, a rental, or to find a ride.By public transit
Most people will be driving in from the east or west on I-90. If you come from the east, Moses Lake is your last real town to stop in for anything more than ice or overpriced beer. If you come from the west, Ellensburg is your last stop before the venue, period. Both the Silica Rd and Quincy exits work for getting to the venue, but the Silica Rd one is closest for those coming from the west and the Quincy exit for those from the east.
Some people may arrive via US-2/WA-28 from the north. For you, Wenatchee is your last real town to stop in.
For those coming from the south/Eugene/PDX, you will either come up US-97 through Yakima and Ellensburg, where Ellensburg is your last real down, or up through Tri-Cities, where Tri-Cities are your last real place to stop for anything.
I believe that the policy allowing you to drive in and out of the campground is still in effect, so you can also leave to pick up people or more beer.
For those parking at the Gorge and staying elsewhere, there is day parking at the venue, but it is not free.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF YOU DRIVE THROUGH A NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION, STATE LAWS REGARDING MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION ARE NOT IN EFFECT THERE. YOU CAN BE ARRESTED BY TRIBAL POLICE FOR IT. A MAP OF TRIBAL LANDS CAN BE FOUND HERE.
You can actually get surprisingly close to the venue just on public transit, though. A bus or Amtrak can be taken to Wenatchee or Ellensburg and then you can catch the Apple Line bus from there to the George or Quincy stops a few miles from the venue. You may be able to get a Lyft or something here, but you probably would need to find a ride from there or hoof it. I wouldn't advise this method, but if you have friends that can grab you on the way, this might work for you. Or you can get a ride to Ellensburg or Moses Lake on a bus and get a ride from there. Or maybe ride a bike the last little bit? Which brings me to...By bicycle
I'm definitely not going to recommend this, but it is entirely feasible and legal to ride your bike to the venue. There is a rail trail from Seattle all the way to about Ellensburg. After that, it gets a little more difficult. It used to be you went across the rail bridge in Beverly to cross the river, but that's unsafe so you either have to contact Wanapum Dam to get permission to be walked across or find some way to make it across the shoulderless I-90 bridge. The bridge seems pretty dangerous, though. Yes, you are legally allowed to ride on I-90 for most of it's length, aside from areas listed in the applicable state laws(usually around Seattle).By boat
Again, I don't recommend this and might actually recommend against this, but it could be done. Be safe and take appropriate precautions if you do. You do this at your own risk.
Sorry, like the salmon, you're not getting upriver or downriver of those dams.Getting Around
Most everyone will be doing a lot of walking. The venue, the campground, the venue's store, the path to the river that I'm-told-exists-but-haven't-quite-verified-yet-and-have-been-told-sucks-to-walk-down-anyways: all within walking distance. The paths are pretty dusty and rocky, so bring appropriate footwear. However, most of the campsites are on fairly soft grass.See
You could probably bring a bicycle to ride around if you wanted. There is that much space. There isn’t anything on the campground website that says you cannot bring a bike and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen them before, but double check by contacting the venue before you go to I'm not sure if a skate/longboard would work, though.
Make sure to take stock of any flags or light poles around your campsite and get really familiar with some landmarks because it can be really difficult to find your way back at night. Or, bring your own flag pole and flags.
There is so much to see. Literally spin around and point in a direction and there's something cool that way. Take a moment to read this for a primer on the area the venue is in.Natural
Manmade
- Dry Falls State Park: this is the largest waterfall on earth, with over three miles of ledge for water to run off of. Unfortuantely, it has been dry for thousands of years. Still amazing to see. A bit far, though.
- Potholes Coulee: Not to be confused with Potholes State Park. This is a coulee where the ice age floods dug out some small ponds on the east short of the Columbia.
- Potholes State Park: a bit farther from the venue and pretty cool
- The Columbia River: yea, you can see it from the venue, but going down to it is different. Definitely worth seeing.
- the night sky: If you feel like taking a walk, there's fairly little light pollution in the area compared to most places. You can do some pretty solid stargazing.
- Ginkgo Petrified Forest: haven't been, but there is a petrified forest in Vantage that is ~15.5 million years old.
- Moses Lake the actual lake: it’s a pretty sizeable lake/reservoir with some beaches
There isn't much manmade stuff to see out here. There's a few dams(Wanapum and Grand Coulee spring to mind) and the Columbia Basin Project canals, but that's about it. Also, I'm pretty positive it is illegal to swim in the canals, so don't do that unless you've verified it is legal and safe to do so.Do
However, if you are into planes, Boeing does run a flight facility in Moses Lake that sometimes sees test flights and currently is housing bunch of those 737-8 MAXs in storage until they aren’t grounded anymore. You can find more information on those here in this Google Doc that lists all the test flights. The Moses Lake airport code is MWH.
Speaking of planes, the US Navy sometimes likes to give everyone a 9AM wakeup call by flying F/A-18 Hornets down the Gorge at low altitude. It’s quite a fucking sight to see them zipping over the campground close enough to see the hardpoints on the underside of the wing as it banks away from the campground.
Seriously, if you haven't by now, an afternoon at the Gorge is a great time to read it.On/In the water
There are numerous places to go down to the river north and south of the venue, including the supposed path from the venue to the river(just drive if you can).On land
Up in Crescent Bar, you can rent kayaks, jetskis, whatever you want. There are also some public beaches there. Bring some inflatable tubes and enjoy yourself! Although, the river is way too wide and too slow for actual tubing. Plus, there’s a dam downriver of the I-90 bridge, so be careful!
There are a couple other places you can get to the river. Just give Google Maps satellite view a peek.
Moses Lake the actual lake is also nearby and that's a pretty great place to go. Someone in one of the 2018 threads said they were chilling on the beach there and had pizza delivered to the beach they were on.
There are tons of hiking and biking trails nearby. You can use WA Trail Association's trail finder map to find some.At the campground
There are a couple wineries and orchards in the area, as well. I'm not sure what will be in season about then, but you can usually pick up produce at roadside stands. Prices may vary.
There's the normal activities to do here: meet new people, people watch, drink, have fun, etc. A lot of people just relax around the campground.Buy
For things like ice or beer, you can get them overpriced at the venue's store. Or you can run into Quincy or George. You have to go to Quincy or George if you need gas.Shakedown
For things like sunscreen, a tent, a growler refill, you will need to go to Ephrata, Moses Lake, or Ellensburg. If you need a growler refill, I can personally recommend Iron Horse Brewery in Ellensburg. Their Irish Death Ale will get you feeling nice and good, but it is dark and heavy.
Shakedown at the Gorge is awesome. Basically, it sets up in two legs that meet where the food trucks and larger shops are. You can find anything from a PB&J to a lot shirt to a new dab rig here. Bring cash for these purchases because it’s highly unlikely anyone takes credit cards. Activity on Shakedown usually peaks around 5-630PM before people start to head to the venue.Marijuana
There are a lot of great pot shops in the state. However, the pickings get slim around the Gorge. Try and stop in a shop in a larger city or town on the way in or after you land. But, according to WeedMaps, there are a number of stores within 45 minutes of the venue. BUT REMEMBER MARIJUANA IS ILLEGAL ON TRIBAL LANDS.Food Options
I typically bring most of my food as the options at the Gorge can be a bit pricy or nonexistant.Food Trucks
Usually, it has been gyros, pizza, burgers, burritos, and that kind of stuff. Usually like five to seven food trucks. Also, if the churros are back, they're clutch as fuck for 2AM.Shakedown
There's always people selling food here during the day. Pickings get slim after the show, though.Nearby
There's a McD's, Westside Pizza, and some small places in Quincy but pretty much everything else is 45 minutes away.The Actual Show and Inside the Venue
HERE is a map of the venue itself with important things marked out from my memory. If anyone knows anything I missed or if I got something wrong, let me know and I will update the map.Security and Getting In
The security line starts filling up about an hour before the show and it can easily be a two-beer wait(read: 30 to 60 minutes) to get past security. All I will say about security is one time they got suspicious that I had a lighter and forgot my ciggs at my tent. Most of the time, they barely care that I have ciggs and a lighter.Finding a spot to watch the show
Please note that an unopened water bottle or an empty Nalgene are allowed in the show!
AGAIN, BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHERE YOU SMOKE, FLICK YOUR ASH, AND DISPOSE OF YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS AND JOINT ROACHES.
This is less about what is there and what you want. The venue is huge.What to Bring
I will say that if you are(all directions mentioned are if you are in the center of the lawn facing the stage) on the left side of the lawn, you will have a more direct view over the stage and down the Gorge towards Crescent Bar. If you are on the right side of the lawn, you’ll have a better view of the sunset over the wind farm on the ridge above the Gorge.
If anyone has any definitive info on the pit in front of the stage, let me know. I have no experience with it.
I’ll throw it out there that the grass is genuinely kept well enough that you probably could get by without a blanket if you usually bring one to sit on on the lawn. There’s a 99.999% chance there will not be rain in the week before or during the run so there’s no need to worry about mud and they clean it pretty well of trash.Refreshments
Sunglasses are probably good, but you won’t need them for the second set and encore after the sun goes down.
An unopened water bottle or an empty one(disposable or reusable) for water is always clutch.
A headlamp for the portajohns in the 2nd set and encore would be really helpful because most of those portajohns are dark as hell after the sun goes down.
Your boogie shoes.
I’ve marked them on the map. They’re pretty pricey like any concert venue. I can’t really think of anything particularly worth mentioning about them.Bathrooms
Marked them on the map as well. In the venue, they’re actually pretty well taken care of and look alright until second set. Maybe bring a headlamp because the lighting inside can be nonexistent in the second set.Camping/Lodging Options
There are a couple different options here.Staying at the venue
There are a few different levels of camping:Near the venue
- Oasis: This is the five-star option. With like memory foam mattresses.
- Glamping: They have four glamping setups at the venue.
- Easy: Right next to the venue and they have a tent and sleeping bag all ready for you.
- Terrace: Basically one level above Premiere. Better grass, a picnic table, a little closer, and (I believe) better access in and out with your car.
- Gold: Never done this, but this is basically camping right next to the venue with bigger spots.
- Premier: Basically regular camping, but with slightly bigger spots, free showers, a shuttle to the venue(which is kind of unnecessary IMO), and security to keep out your new friends and the spunions.
- Standard: Regular old camping.
- Family/ADA: I haven't seen anything on the website aside from the map, but there's usually a quiet/family camping section somewhere. Maybe it is gone this year. Contact the venue if you're interested.
There are several options near the venue for camping or lodging. For more traditional hotels or Airbnb, you can look around Quincy, Ephrata, Ellensburg, and Moses Lake.Camping Gear
For nearby camping options, the two big ones are Wildhorse and Sage Creek. I have no experience at either, but I have heard them both highly recommended. They run shuttles to and from the venue so you can still come back and party with friends at the main campground and then go back to your relative peace and quiet at your campground after. Generally, I hear people talk about these as alternatives to premiere camping for those that like the show but are kind of past being woken up by intoxicated people outside their tents making noise at 4AM.
A lot of this is the standard fare: tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, etc. Definitely try to bring a shade tent or at least a tarp.Sample Daily Schedule
If you need camping gear because you are flying in, you can rent via back40outfitters or REI.
This is a general idea of life at the Gorge:Staying Comfortable
- 4AM: Fall asleep
- 6AM: Wake up to the sun making things bright and roll over and go back to bed
- 9AM: Wake up to the heat and open the tent flap and go back to bed
- 10AM: Wake up because now it’s too hot even with the tent flap open
- 10-11AM: Recover from the night before
- 11AM-12PM: Figure out what to do today, maybe get a bite at the food trucks, smoke a bowl, have a little hair of the dog
- 12-3PM: Go down to the river, go into town, read a book, whatever
- 3-4PM: begin pregaming, maybe take a walk down Shakedown
- 4-5PM: start really pregaming, eat some food so not drinking on an empty stomach
- 5-6PM: pregame some more, maybe go down Shakedown again to see the partying
- 6-630PM: final checks for being ready and making sure we have everything, maybe more Shakedown
- 630-640PM: a little more pregaming
- 640-7PM: head over to the show
- 7-730PM: wait in security
- 730PM-8PM: find a beer, a spot, and wait for the show(7:30 show time so figure it’ll start at like 8)
- 8PM-1215AM: at the show
- 1225AM: start leaving
- 1225-1245AM: party on the way back
- 1245-115AM: regroup at campsite
- 115-230AM: walk around and meet people and have fun
- 230-245AM: late night munchies
- 245-330AM: more walking around
- 330-4AM: wind down at campsite and then pass out
These are pro-tips for enjoying your time at the Gorge:Staying Safe
List of nice-to-have items
- bring lots of sunscreen
- bring sunglasses and probably a cheap pair or two of them for the shows
- a headlamp for the portapotties in the dark is a lifesaver
- bring some sort of shade because there is no shade at the campground beyond what you bring
- bring lots of water and actually drink lots of water
- a battery powered fan may be helpful
- bring a shade tent or a tarp to make your own shade
- have warm clothes for at night because it gets chilly and dewy
- watch out for the dew at night
- try and get a shower daily because the dust gets everywhere
- bring back up shoes
- bring and use wet wipes
- bring ear plugs to block out late night noise and maybe a sleeping mask to block out the early morning sunshine
- give yourself time to get to the venue because it is a bit of a walk and kind of on the slow side with everyone jammed into the walkway and security can take almost an hour sometimes
- the lighting towers typically don’t shut off until like 3:30-5AM, so be aware of that when you’re pulling in for a spot. Staff may not let you move, but they may let you choose a spot farther away from the lighting. Or maybe you want to be there so everyone knows how to get back to your spot in the early morning
- also, if you’re planning to be out late, be aware the lighting towers shut off around 3:30-5AM if you’re trying to navigate back to your campsite
- the portajohns are typically cleaned once a day at around noon, although I think they might clean them again while the show is going. I haven’t confirmed the second cleaning, though
- portajohns also usually have hand sanitizer but there’s been a few times they run out, especially on the last night
- USB battery pack
- Battery powered fan
- Solar charger(you will get all the sun your charger can handle)
- Shade tent/tarp
- Warm pajama pants for chilly nights
- Extra water(you might be surprised how quick it goes)
- First aid kit
- Sunburn gel/aloe
- A hat because sunglasses can only do so much
- Hand sanitizer
First off: let me reiterate that EVERY SINGLE PERSON NEEDS TO BE MINDFUL OF WHERE YOU FLICK YOUR ASH AND DISPOSE OF JOINTS AND CIGARETTES.Getting Out
Also, this should be a fucking no-brainer, but I’ve seen people doing this before in the area of the venue at that time of year:
DON’T SET OFF FUCKING FIREWORKS AT THE VENUE. YOU WILL LIKELY START A WILDFIRE AND ARE ENDANGERING THE REST OF THE PEOPLE AT THE SHOW. Firework embers can cause a house’s roof to catch fire. Catching dry brush on fire is far easier.
Next: secure your tents and tarps. Coming back from the first show of the run is always funny because some phans didn't secure their tents thinking "Oh, well it's not windy now..." and didn't realize that the wind picks up after the sun goes down in the second set and now their tent has blown kind of far away. BRING STURDY STAKES AND PLENTY OF THEM. This is why.
You can lock stuff in your tent, but likely locking it in your car is safer. And be smart about it. Don't leave a nice laptop sitting on your passenger seat. I haven't heard much about theft at the Gorge, but don't chance it.
Drink lotssss of water. It is high desert. Water evaporates more quickly at higher altitudes than at sea level. Even though we aren’t that high up, combine the altitude with the dry air and you can get parched pretty fast.
I debated adding this part, but in wake of what happened in 2018:
Remember that two people were assaulted in a hate crime at the 2018 shows. If you see someone clearly starting shit and that is only there to cause trouble, avoid them and maybe consider saying something to staff/security. We are all there to have fun. People that are there to cause physical harm to others or harass anyone are not welcome.
Security, medical services, and the Grant County Sheriff’s Department are on site to keep everyone safe and having fun. They will be out and about in the campground from time to time and will be at the venue itself. I think the only time I’ve ever had an interaction with them was when a sheriff’s deputy was walking the campgrounds and told my friend he couldn’t hit the bong in full public view and to please go do that in his tent.
I have typically seen an ambulance stationed on site for the weekend, but don’t take that for granted. Another ambulance is probably 20-45 minutes away, at best. Any hospital is going to be 45 minutes away. And if you need serious medical treatment immediately, you might be getting med-evaced by a helicopter. It is that rural. Be safe.
Cell phone service does work at the Gorge, but if it is an emergency and you dial 911, remember that you will likely be speaking with a state police operator elsewhere in the state. If you tell them you are at the Gorge, they may transfer you to a Grant County operator or continue taking the call.
Most all of you will be leaving the way you came. However, for those that are leaving early enough and feeling like they have enough energy to do some things, I have a few suggestions:Q&A
- Go tubing on the Yakima or Snoqualmie rivers: they’re a bit chilly at this point in the year still, but worth it. Yakima is closer but a bit more of a difficult river to tube. Only go tubing if you feel comfortable and conditions are safe. You do so at your own risk.
- Go for a hike: there are tons of hikes along I-90 in the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie Nat’l Forest. I recommend Snow Lake: there’s a ton of switchbacks, but it is fucking worth it. If you’re headed south, north, or east, there are also tons of hikes too. Down south, you can find some amazing hikes along the Columbia near The Dalles. Remember to observe proper hiking safety.
- Do some more camping: there are tons of great campground up and down the Columbia and pretty much everywhere you look. Don’t just look at National Park and Forest campgrounds, though. There are county PUD campgrounds, state DNR campgrounds, state park campgrounds, private campgrounds, and all sorts of stuff.
- Check out Wenatchee: it’s a small city more known for apple orchards, but it’s pretty nice
- Check out Chelan: if you have some extra time and want to hit a real summer lake destination, Chelan is it. It’s fucking gorgeous up there.
- Check out Leavenworth: this town is literally a slice of Bavarian alpine towns in WA. It’s not October so no Oktoberfest, unfortunately, but it is a nice place.
- Check out Tolmie Peak: the view is "incredible, and all around, full 360°, not just Mt. Rainier." Screenshot the map beforehand as there is no cell service and be prepared for swarms of mosquitos Photo of the view
- Drive through Idaho and don’t stop: seriously, you’re probably better off if you have to go through Idaho to just not stop if you don’t have to. Idaho’s slogan is jokingly “Come on vacation, leave on probation”. Enough said.
- If you flicked a cigarette butt or joint roach and caught something on fire, you’re probably getting out via the back seat of a police vehicle
- Head to Tahoe. Really, this is what we all want to be doing, isn’t it?
Los Angeles LakersIt used to be like the rap wars of the mid-1990s. East Coast or West Coast? Biggie or Pac? New York or L.A.? Los Angeles had Hollywood opportunities (What if I told you that you get play a 7 foot genie, star alongside Francis Capra and Da Brat and be directed by the genius behind The Cutting Edge and three episodes of Miami Vice?) Jack Nicholson watching courtside, young actresses (and aspiring ones) flooding the Forum Club and then Hyde at the Staples Center. You could have a mansion in Beverly Hills or on the Strand in Manhattan Beach. A player could enjoy the finest well-done steaks at Mastro’s.
Miami HeatIt’s pretty much Los Angeles, but with the occasional hurricane, worse humidity, and Cuban telenovelas instead of big-budget motion pictures. Miami still has the beach and the clear and beautiful warm waters of South Florida. NBA players love neon lights and other bright shit, making South Beach a favorite. There are the palm trees and the waterfront mansions. A player can still date models. Prime 112 has tempura lobster (A Jalen Rose favorite).
Los Angeles ClippersBasically the Lakers, but with selfies hanging inside Staples instead of championship banners and nostalgia for Eric Piatkowski instead of Magic Johnson.
New York KnicksWe pretend the Knicks are the unheralded kings of free agency. That everyone dreams of playing at the Garden and living in New York. But unless you grew up in the five boroughs - no one liked Ewing, Starks, Oak and Anthony Mason (RIP). Most NBA players would not know if Bernard King played on the Knicks between 1983-1987 or 1963-1967. The oldest active player in the NBA (the professor, Andre Miller) was born approximately three years AFTER the Knicks last won an NBA championship. Sorry, the Knicks aren’t a premiere NBA organization. And this is without even mentioning James Dolan.
Brooklyn NetsThe team’s history is buried in a swamp in New Jersey. The legacy of the team since it has moved to Brooklyn centers around former stars who were collective decades removed from their primes.
Houston RocketsIt’s hot. There is good food and lots of chain restaurants. Huge houses for cheap and no state taxes. Paul Wall, Mike Jones (who?) and Chamillionaire were at the height of their popularity when most of these guys were in junior high and high school.
Dallas MavericksIt’s hot. There are quality steakhouses and lots of chain restaurants. Huge houses for cheap and no state taxes. Unfortunately, no strong rap history.
Phoenix SunsIt’s really hot. There are lots of chain restaurants. Huge houses for cheap, but there are state taxes. Unfortunately, no strong rap history.
Orlando MagicPlayers have been known to live on lakes and jet-ski to each other’s houses to play Madden, which sounds like exactly the kind of life I would have liked to have led when I was 17.
Atlanta HawksIt is a mystery why Atlanta is not a more popular NBA city. You would think Atlanta would be at the center of the Venn diagram of where rappers and NBA players want to live. But apparently, NBA players don’t care too much about fraternizing with 2 Chainz, Outkast, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, Gucci Mane, Lil Jon, and Young Jeezy.
Washington WizardsAffectionately nicknamed Chocolate City.
San Antonio SpursWhat would San Antonio be without the Spurs? The answer is El Paso. No one wants to live in El Paso.
Golden State WarriorsTwo years ago you would probably agree with this placement. Now you probably think I am insane, stupid or both.
Chicago BullsThe greatest of all-time wore number 23. No NBA team’s identity is as much ingrained in the image of a single player. The Lakers are the Lakers even without one of Kareem, West, Wilt, Magic, Shaq, or Kobe. The Celtics are the Celtics even without one of Bill Russell, Bird, KG, or Pierce.
Boston CelticsHow can the team with the most championships in NBA history be as low as 15? Why are the Celtics ranked below the Bulls when they have 11 more titles?
Toronto RaptorsIt is Canada. Which is not the United States. Which means it is a pain in the ass to deal with currency conversion. And you have to file taxes (which are higher in Canada) in two separate countries.
Memphis GrizzliesIt’s a smaller town than the warmer cities listed above and the weather is less desirable. It’s one of the top cities for BBQ in the country, and perhaps, the best of any NBA city. Beale Street is apparently fun.
Portland TrailblazersThe last remaining frontier of professional basketball in the Great American Northwest. Portland, as a city, has undergone a surge of popularity among America’s twenty-somethings, inspiring such articles as the Washington Post’s Why quirky Portland is winning the battle for young college grads.
Denver NuggetsI’d personally rather live in Denver than any NBA city outside of Los Angeles, but I reckon I enjoy snowboarding, the mountains and IPAs more than your average professional basketball player.
Philadelphia 76ersThe city of brotherly love is the fifth largest United States city. But just because it is big doesn’t mean that there is anything notable about the town. No one talks about the restaurants or the bars or the museums or anything that has really happened since the 18th century. There is the liberty bell, so that’s cool? Most people only know about Philadelphia because of Ben Franklin book reports in fourth grade.
New Orleans PelicansI don’t have a lot of history to go on here, since The Big Easy has been a permanent NBA town for about a decade.
Charlotte HornetsEveryone in Charlotte is a bank teller, financial analyst at a large commercial bank, works for the Federal Reserve or worships at the altar of Dale Earnhardt. I am surprised that the professional sports teams in the state don’t have a permanent 3 patched onto the breast of the team jerseys.
Detroit PistonsThe epicenter of the desolate remains of once proud American manufacturing. If you sign with the Pistons, they may be able to hook you up with a good deal on a Ford Explorer.
Sacramento KingsIt sounds appealing to work and live in the capital of California, until you realize that the capital of California is Sacramento.
Indiana PacersReggie Miller scoring eight points in nine seconds and miming the choking sign to Spike Lee single-handedly keeps the Pacers out of the bottom of the barrel.
Cleveland CavaliersI’ll start with the obvious – if I was factoring in playing with Lebron, the Cavs would be near the top of these rankings. Although, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving might argue differently.
Oklahoma City ThunderOne of my good friends and former college roommates is from Oklahoma City. His dad is an incredibly nice and smooth man who happens to own an oil and gas business and whose world view is equally shaped by attending college in Austin in the 1970s. If he were so inclined, I’d let him frack in my living room.
Minnesota TimberwolvesIt is cold in Detroit. It is cold in Milwaukee. It is cold in Chicago. But only one United States city has an entire downtown system of enclosed pedestrian footbridges (Minneapolis Skyway System), so residents can walk in a climate-controlled environment year round. How fucking freezing does it have to be for a city to build an infrastructure so people never have to feel the outside air?
Milwaukee BucksKareem played here, but after six seasons, forced a trade to the Lakers. In return, the Bucks received four guys I am certain you have never heard of. Oscar Robertson played here, but played the majority of his prime in Cincinnati. Ray Allen played here, but was traded after six and a half seasons along with a collection of spare parts for old Gary Payton (who left the next offseason) and Desmond Mason (who would play two more seasons for the Bucks). Expect to see the Bucks trade Giannis in three years for Deron Williams and Frank Kaminsky.
Utah JazzThe State of Utah is about 61% Mormon and 91% white. Approximately 1.27% of the population is African-American. No other U.S. state that has an NBA team has a smaller African-American population.
South Lake Tahoe is known for its entertainment venues, and you can check out cultural spots such as Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum, Genoa Courthouse Museum, and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. In addition, you might want to add Heavenly Gondola and Heavenly Ski Resort to your list. Best Casinos in South Lake Tahoe, CA - Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Lake Tahoe, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Harvey's Lake Tahoe, Dotty's Casino, The Tavern, Casino Area Travelodge, Casino Gifts Harvey's The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is the newest casino hotel in the South Lake Tahoe area. This fully integrated resort has a 25,000 square foot casino with over 500 slot machines and various table games. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe is directly across Hwy 50 from Harveys. It was originally the Stateline Country Club and Nevada Club. Bill Harrah bought an interest in it in 1958. Harrah opened the South Shore Room in 1959 at a cost of $3.5 million dollars. #4 of 9 Casinos & Gambling in Lake Tahoe (Nevada) "She got us into a Super Bowl event at the casino that was super fun with great food and a complete blast!" "Of all the casinos in the area, this hotel has the best Sports Betting Area and the best sports bar to watch the games - put at least $20 in the games at the bar - watch the game , drink ... #3 Best Value of 7 Lake Tahoe (Nevada) Casino Hotels “ Close to all activities in Tahoe, Nice restaurants and casino atmosphere, Walking distance to the strip, good music and dance floor at the bars inside the casino , gambling machines are pretty fair to pay and keep... Heavenly Gondola Heavenly Gondola is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from central South Lake Tahoe, and is a popular place to see during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. South Lake Tahoe has other popular activities such as Heavenly Ski Resort. Harrah's South Lake Tahoe: Harrah's is one of the best-rated South Tahoe casinos, with 500 hotel rooms, a spa, nightclub, and big-name entertainment. Harvey's Lake Tahoe: One of the oldest Lake Tahoe casinos, Harvey's Lake Tahoe is now owned by Caesars. The complex includes a hotel and casino and several restaurants and small eateries. It hosts a summer outdoor concert series and has a wedding ... South Lake Tahoe is known for having a carefree, fun and no worries kind of attitude. It is home to the Hard Rock, Harrah’s, Montbleu, etc. and you will always find something to do. With plenty of restaurants, bars, casinos, shows and more, South Lake Tahoe is perfect if you’re looking for a busy and active trip to Tahoe. South Lake Tahoe’s accommodations range from opulent casino resorts to luxury and boutique hotels, cozy cabins, B&Bs and full-on vacation homes. You can find hotels slope-side, lakeside ...
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