What to do during Pac-12 road trips
With five straight national championships, the Southeastern Conference has pretty much put out of reach the debate on where the best football is played.But we would contend the newly expanded Pac-12 bows to no one for its varied landscape, inspiring geography and recreational pursuits. Nor for its gustatory delights.
With the additions of Colorado and Utah, we figured it a logical time for a refresher on what you might find if you road-tripped around the conference. The recommendations are from media members around the league who vet this sort of thing.
Arizona
Eating/drinking:
For what some call the true taste of Tucson, try a Sonoran hot dog - wrapped in bacon, topped with mayonnaise, mustard, beans, onions and salsa - at El Guero Canelo. Mi Nidito in south Tucson hosted President Clinton in the late 1990s. Check out two campus-area hangouts: Dirtbag's (pitchers of shots for the brazen) and Frog & Firkin with outdoor seating.
Go/do:
Hike Sabino Canyon northeast of the city, or hike/bike/run at Saguaro National Park East, 17 miles from Tucson.
Arizona State
Eating/drinking:
For a chile relleno the size of a knuckleball catcher's mitt, try the Tee Pee in Phoenix. House of Tricks near campus offers an eclectic menu in a remodeled 1920s cottage. The Chuckbox flips outsized burgers in a rustic setting. Four Peaks Brewing Company pours handcrafted ales.
Go/do:
Papago Park, close to campus, houses the Phoenix Zoo and is a good hiking/running spot.
California
Eating/drinking:
Chez Panisse, with owner-chef Alice Waters, is an icon. For those of more modest tastes, Zachary's deep-dish pizza ranks at the top for some people. And for the lowbrow, there are three locations of top dog, earnest purveyor of dogs and wursts. Kingfish, with old-timey Cal sports photos on the walls, is a worthy bar stop, as is Henry's inside Hotel Durant.
Go/do:
Telegraph Avenue is sure to show you something you've never seen before.
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The Downtown Corvallis Association and downtown restaurants have come up with a fun scheme to give parents the night off and support local businesses. From 5 to 9 p.m., during the week of Monday, Aug. 8, to Saturday, Aug. 13, customers can drop their children off at Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 N.W. Third St., and then head off to enjoy an evening of dinner and shopping at participating downtown restaurants and shops. The cost to leave children at Wacky Indoor Bounce, is $12 for the evening. A pizza dinner will be provided for the kids. Parents are encouraged to sign up early to reserve spots. Participating downtown restaurants will have specials, including: Aqua, Cloud 9, Downward Dog, del Alma, Big River, 101 Eat & Drink, and New Morning Bakery. To see menus and meal prices for the participating restaurants, see www.downtowncorvallis.org/dineout.html. For more information on the event, call the Downtown Corvallis Association: 541-754-6624.
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