Texas Tech football is Liberty Bowl bound. Here's how to get there, what to do in Memphis
Texas Tech football fans will have the chance to spend part of the holidays in Memphis, Tenn., and surrounding areas as the Red Raiders football team prepares for a Dec. 28 Liberty Bowl contest with the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Texas Tech's football season ended with a new coach in Joey McGuire and a 6-6 record, the latter of which assured the Red Raiders bowl eligibility.
For many Texas Tech football fans, travel plans start as soon as the bowl game is announced. Here is some travel information to help you get there:
Liberty Bowl packages
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium features several premium options. If you're planning to travel with friends or family, group tickets are available at a discounted price, according to the Liberty Bowl website.
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Liberty Bowl travel
Texas Tech fans who opt to drive to Memphis, the home of the Liberty Bowl, will face a 12-hour drive from Lubbock.
For those who opt to fly, a round-trip flight between Dec. 26, 2021 to Dec. 30, 2021 from Lubbock to Memphis starts at at $465.
Liberty Bowl: Where to stay
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium is 14 miles from Beale Street in Memphis.
Prices for hotels are sure to increase as the date of the game approaches. Lodging in Memphis ranges from $79 and up per night.
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What to eat and drink during your Liberty Bowl trip
There'll be plenty of barbecue and other options for dining. B.B. King's Blues Club, Rum Boogie Cafe, and Blues City Cafe are but a few of the eateries in the area.
What else is there to do?
You'll be in Memphis, so there are plenty of live music venues -- not to mention music museums -- near Beale Street and beyond.
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FedExForum is the site of home games for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. You can check to see if there's a Memphis Grizzlies home game that fits with your Liberty Bowl trip plans here.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Memphis travel guide for Texas Tech football at the Liberty Bowl game
