First ever post, so go easy please! Have lurked and read for a while though so well aware of the scene here (I think).
Looking to go to BsAs towards the end of August for a long week (8/9 days - Fri AM to Sun PM). Seem to have already got the lowdown on the food situation from reading this but looking for other tips of what to do (BsAs and surrounding area), potentially going to IGR (cheapest flights are Mon AM to Wed PM), where to stay (PH looks great but a bit out of ideal budget) and what to do / where to eat or buy in over Shabbos.
That's about it to start with.