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Movie Set Travel: The Express

October 3, 2008 at 8:30 AM | 0 Comments

Fall often means one thing to a major portion of the US population: Football. Cue the opening of the season's newest football-themed film, "The Express." It's time for a hit after some pigskin-related clunkers like Leatherheads and We Are Marshall we say!

The Express is based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Davis grew up in a rough part of Southern New York state, and he went on to become an unstoppable running back at Syracuse University. He overcomes the odds, forcing his coach (Dennis Quaid) to re-examine the color barrier in the game and becoming an inspiring figure in the country's civil rights movement. We hear it's a playing field tear-jerker.

The film was shot mainly in Syracuse (with a few scenes done in Chicago) so read on for some great things to check out in Orange-town!

Where to Stay: The Jefferson Clinton Hotel
Originally built in 1927 as an upscale 11-story, 122-room hotel to be used by wealthy patrons, the venture lost funding after Black Monday and was eventually bought and turned into a 68-suite property. Perks feature full kitchens in-room and complimentary continental breakfast. Book the "Blues & BBQ Package" and get dinner at the legendary local Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.

Where to Eat: bc Restaurant
Head to Armory Square and stop at bc for upscale American food like an andouille-fontina quesadilla or seared duck breast with strawberry almond couscous and balsamic cherry glaze. Owner Bill Collins worked at Montrachet and the Tribeca Grill and his wife managed Nobu before they headed up north so things run pretty smoothly.

What to Do: Everson Museum of Art
Designed by I.M. Pei, the Everson is a work of art in itself and houses roughly 11,000 more pieces: American paintings, sculpture, drawings, graphics and one of the largest holdings of American ceramics in the nation. Go there now to catch "Marie Antoinette: Styling the 18th-Century Superstar" by acclaimed artist and fashion designer Jeffrey Mayer. The exhibit highlights 20th- and 21st-century fashion design inspired by the 18th-century aesthetic of Marie Antoinette.

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Where: Syracuse , NY, United States

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