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first time to tiger stadium - need tailgating info please
Posted on 10/29/14 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 2:53 pm
hi everyone. my first trip to tiger stadium will be for the alabama game. we try to hit a bigtime college game every year and this year its a trip to death valley.
does anyone have any insight on tailgating in lot 406? ideally i'd love to meet some fans and join a tailgate, maybe load up the cooler with some beer or give to the cause so i can enjoy the local cuisine and culture.
any tips are appreciated. i'll be coming in from chicago and wont have much other than a carry-on bag
does anyone have any insight on tailgating in lot 406? ideally i'd love to meet some fans and join a tailgate, maybe load up the cooler with some beer or give to the cause so i can enjoy the local cuisine and culture.
any tips are appreciated. i'll be coming in from chicago and wont have much other than a carry-on bag
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 3:10 pm
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Posted on 10/29/14 at 2:55 pm to ncantwel
Good luck! Have fun! 
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 2:59 pm to TFS4E
thanks. go cubs! next year is the year!
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:00 pm to ncantwel
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thanks. go cubs! next year is the year!
Isn't it always?
As far as your post is concerned. Here's a map of the lots around Tiger Stadium. Honestly, you can't really go wrong with many of the lots. I'm sure some people will chime in with their own tailgate locations.
Maybe change your title to "First Time Tailgater. Help Needed!"
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:16 pm to ncantwel
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tailgating in lot 406?
Nothing against 406 but make sure you go into campus too and hit the parade grounds, Indian Mounds and others.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:17 pm to TFS4E
Check out Damnstrong tailgaters, they love first timers to Death Valley and only ask for a small donation, they cook some great food. Stephan cooks some really good food. Mom will put some beads on you and you have to sign the guest book. While doing that make a small donation in the till. Great food, good music and a lot of fun.
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Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:17 pm to ncantwel
Because I copy/paste this everytime someone asks anything about first gameday experience...
Baton Rouge game weekend activities.
With the amount of people who come on here asking about what to do for a gameday weekend I thought I would put together a compilation of things to do while in Baton Rouge from housing to drinking to food to family activities. Overall, Baton Rouge has a lot to offer to someone as long as you know what you are looking for.
Where to stay:
My first suggestion is the new l'auberge Casino on River Rd They will have a shuttle system to bring people into campus for games. It will also have lots of activities to do there including pools, gambling, and shows.
If Pinnacle isn’t what you are looking for, look downtown BR. There are a few including (but not limited to) the Hilton and Hotel Indigo which both also offer shuttles to campus. These will also provide some great bar scenes for anyone 21-50 looking for a place after the game on 3rd street.
There is also a few nice places on Acadian Thruway and off College Drive that are close enough to drive to or take a cab from. That area is nice and could be a good option.
Where to eat:
Food is something that everyone has a different taste for, but I will give you what I think are some of the great places to eat if you want a “taste of Baton Rouge”
Chelseas – best calamari poboy around. Very artsy place that has good live music late night. A great spot but watch out, they are closed on Sunday.
Walkons – This may be the best place to hit up on a gameday weekend. In the shadows of Tiger Stadium on Burbank it was started by two walkon basketball players. They have crazy tent parties on football weekends and have some good food. Stuffed burger and cheese fries are favorites of mine.
Mike Andersons – Mike Anderson is also a former LSU athlete who has had the staple LSU area seafood restaurant for over 30 years. They are located at 1031 West Lee Drive and have a bar that can get fun and rowdy the night before a game.
Parrains – Parrains is similar to Mike Andersons and has great seafood, or if you aren’t going to Chimes (see below) for Sunday brunch, look at Parrains to a spot with great food and a really good brunch menu.
Chimes – Known for its around the world beer selection and Sunday brunch, this spot at the North Gates of LSU is a great spot for burgers, seafood, and other creole menu items. Has been an LSU monument since it’s opening in 1983 and shares the building with the Varsity Theatre which holds some of the best shows in Baton Rouge.
Sammy's - Known for its crawfish and other creole dished, Sammy's is a staple to Baton Rouge dining. Always packed make sure to get their early if you go here.
Tsunami – If you’re staying downtown and want a great view and some good sushi, hit up Tsunami. Has a beautiful view of the mighty Mississippi River and has a fun bar area as well.
Other Notables:
Rauls burgers, Superior Grill, Jubans, Kona Grill, Zeeland St, Georges, Pluckers, Pastime, and Louies.
Where to Drink
Age obviously is a big issue when finding the right bar for you so I have put preferred ages in each bar’s description.
Walkons – (All Ages) Walkons is first here because it is a family friendly place where you can find anyone drinking from 21 to 101. They have great parties for LSU games, and is a great place if you have the kids with you.
Bulldog – (21–40) This bar has one of the largest selections of beer in the city. It has a fun atmosphere and will be a great place to check out on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
Freds in Tigerland – (21-30) Setup as one of the best College bars in BR, Freds is best known for their Freds Free Drinks (FFD) on Fridays from 8-10. $10 cover gets you free topshelf liquor for the two hours (drinks are free but not the service. Tip your bartenders). A place where you will not feel out of place even if you are a few years out of college.
Bogies – (19-24) This fratty bar is a favorite of many LSU football players and they can be seen here after a day game. It is much more of a college environment, but on Friday before games it is their “Old School” night and the crowd can get much older than college aged (24-35).
Happys/Roux House/Huey’s/ Boudreaux and Thibodaux – (21-40) These downtown bars on 3rd street are a great place for those almost any age to go for live music, drinks, and a good time. You can walk down the street with drinks and enjoy bands, patio’s and great drinks.
Reggies – (18-21) This bar is best known for their ridiculously drunk customers including (86 girl, bar handjob guy, and naked asscrack shot dude). Known as the Freshman bar for LSU students this bar can give you a great taste of what chaos LSU can bring.
Chimes/Varsity – (21-40) These two establishments bring the party right next to campus located at the North Gates of LSU. Chimes has a great beer selection and the Varsity shows some of Baton Rouge’s most premier bands.
Other notables:
Other Tigerland Bars (18-23), Tops(18-23), Chelseas(21-40), Georges(21-101), Ivars(21-40), Duvics(21-40), Pluckers(18-50).
Baton Rouge game weekend activities.
With the amount of people who come on here asking about what to do for a gameday weekend I thought I would put together a compilation of things to do while in Baton Rouge from housing to drinking to food to family activities. Overall, Baton Rouge has a lot to offer to someone as long as you know what you are looking for.
Where to stay:
My first suggestion is the new l'auberge Casino on River Rd They will have a shuttle system to bring people into campus for games. It will also have lots of activities to do there including pools, gambling, and shows.
If Pinnacle isn’t what you are looking for, look downtown BR. There are a few including (but not limited to) the Hilton and Hotel Indigo which both also offer shuttles to campus. These will also provide some great bar scenes for anyone 21-50 looking for a place after the game on 3rd street.
There is also a few nice places on Acadian Thruway and off College Drive that are close enough to drive to or take a cab from. That area is nice and could be a good option.
Where to eat:
Food is something that everyone has a different taste for, but I will give you what I think are some of the great places to eat if you want a “taste of Baton Rouge”
Chelseas – best calamari poboy around. Very artsy place that has good live music late night. A great spot but watch out, they are closed on Sunday.
Walkons – This may be the best place to hit up on a gameday weekend. In the shadows of Tiger Stadium on Burbank it was started by two walkon basketball players. They have crazy tent parties on football weekends and have some good food. Stuffed burger and cheese fries are favorites of mine.
Mike Andersons – Mike Anderson is also a former LSU athlete who has had the staple LSU area seafood restaurant for over 30 years. They are located at 1031 West Lee Drive and have a bar that can get fun and rowdy the night before a game.
Parrains – Parrains is similar to Mike Andersons and has great seafood, or if you aren’t going to Chimes (see below) for Sunday brunch, look at Parrains to a spot with great food and a really good brunch menu.
Chimes – Known for its around the world beer selection and Sunday brunch, this spot at the North Gates of LSU is a great spot for burgers, seafood, and other creole menu items. Has been an LSU monument since it’s opening in 1983 and shares the building with the Varsity Theatre which holds some of the best shows in Baton Rouge.
Sammy's - Known for its crawfish and other creole dished, Sammy's is a staple to Baton Rouge dining. Always packed make sure to get their early if you go here.
Tsunami – If you’re staying downtown and want a great view and some good sushi, hit up Tsunami. Has a beautiful view of the mighty Mississippi River and has a fun bar area as well.
Other Notables:
Rauls burgers, Superior Grill, Jubans, Kona Grill, Zeeland St, Georges, Pluckers, Pastime, and Louies.
Where to Drink
Age obviously is a big issue when finding the right bar for you so I have put preferred ages in each bar’s description.
Walkons – (All Ages) Walkons is first here because it is a family friendly place where you can find anyone drinking from 21 to 101. They have great parties for LSU games, and is a great place if you have the kids with you.
Bulldog – (21–40) This bar has one of the largest selections of beer in the city. It has a fun atmosphere and will be a great place to check out on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
Freds in Tigerland – (21-30) Setup as one of the best College bars in BR, Freds is best known for their Freds Free Drinks (FFD) on Fridays from 8-10. $10 cover gets you free topshelf liquor for the two hours (drinks are free but not the service. Tip your bartenders). A place where you will not feel out of place even if you are a few years out of college.
Bogies – (19-24) This fratty bar is a favorite of many LSU football players and they can be seen here after a day game. It is much more of a college environment, but on Friday before games it is their “Old School” night and the crowd can get much older than college aged (24-35).
Happys/Roux House/Huey’s/ Boudreaux and Thibodaux – (21-40) These downtown bars on 3rd street are a great place for those almost any age to go for live music, drinks, and a good time. You can walk down the street with drinks and enjoy bands, patio’s and great drinks.
Reggies – (18-21) This bar is best known for their ridiculously drunk customers including (86 girl, bar handjob guy, and naked asscrack shot dude). Known as the Freshman bar for LSU students this bar can give you a great taste of what chaos LSU can bring.
Chimes/Varsity – (21-40) These two establishments bring the party right next to campus located at the North Gates of LSU. Chimes has a great beer selection and the Varsity shows some of Baton Rouge’s most premier bands.
Other notables:
Other Tigerland Bars (18-23), Tops(18-23), Chelseas(21-40), Georges(21-101), Ivars(21-40), Duvics(21-40), Pluckers(18-50).
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:17 pm to SouthOfSouth
Tailgating spots:
Tailgating is an LSU staple. Make sure you get to campus early, very early. It is a must on gameday and is what LSU is best known for when it comes to gameday experience. While I will give a few spots and activities to hit, the entire campus is filled with people and a great time can be had anywhere!
Parade Grounds – Looking for Fraternity tailgates? Look no farther. You will see more sundresses than you previously thought possible. Beautiful women, loud music, and kegs are a staple of the parade grounds.
Indian Mounds/Quad – This area is filled with old family tailgates where no one is afraid to share their beer or food. Good music and great food pop their heads up at the Indian mounds.
RV Lot – Some of the most devoted LSU fans can be found in LSU’s RV lots. They bring music, food, alcohol, and normally some fun festivities.
Walkons – Walkons comes up again as a place to start your day. There is some parking around if you get there early enough and walking toward the stadium from walk-ons will bring you through some great tailgate spots.
Mike’s Cage/Band down Victory Hill – Head to the stadium about 2 hours before the game to see Mikes habitat and the band march down Victory Hill. It will give you chills Tigerfan or not.
Other Activities:
If you are making Baton Rouge a few days trip and are looking for some other things to do there are plenty of things to do for everyone.
New Orleans – If you are coming in Thursday I suggest you checking out New Orleans and the French Quarter. So many great things to do there I’ll let you look for that information yourself.
Baton Rouge Zoo – One of Baton Rouge’s hidden secrets is their Zoo. A really inexpensive, fun family activity that could be great before heading home on Sunday or on a Friday afternoon if you get to Baton Rouge early.
U.S.S. Kidd WWII Navy Destroyer Museum – The USS Kid was a WWII ship that is docked in Baton Rouge. The area holds a few interesting museums that could be a great activity for a Friday afternoon or Sunday.
Perkins Rowe – Bringing the wife and kids and don’t know what to do? Perkins Rowe has shopping, a movie theatre, bars, tons of food, and a great little park to enjoy a nice evening.
l'auberge Casino – The new Casino to Baton Rouge could become one of Baton Rouge’s biggest attractions. To go along with their casino they have planned for great pool parties, shows, and concerts to be part of the experience.
LSU Lakes – Want to see what South Louisiana looks like? Go walk around the lakes with your SO/Wife and kids around dusk to see how beautiful and peaceful Baton Rouge can be.
Concerts – Though Baton Rouge Music scene isn’t New Orleans or anything, they have tons of places that play live music. Varsity Theatre, Sullivans Ringside on Thursdays, Chelseas on Friday and Sat, Superior Grill on Thursdays, downtown at Boudreaux and Thibodaux’s and Roux House, and any of the Tigerland bars.
LSU Campus While the campus is closed to car traffic before 4:30pm on Friday, it is a great place to walk through or wait till the afternoon to drive thru. Styled in a manner reminiscent of the architecture of the Italian Renaissance, many of the buildings achieve this effect with stucco over masonry construction and similar features. Check out Sorority row for some beautiful Co-eds and check out each of LSU’s great athletic facilities.
Tailgating is an LSU staple. Make sure you get to campus early, very early. It is a must on gameday and is what LSU is best known for when it comes to gameday experience. While I will give a few spots and activities to hit, the entire campus is filled with people and a great time can be had anywhere!
Parade Grounds – Looking for Fraternity tailgates? Look no farther. You will see more sundresses than you previously thought possible. Beautiful women, loud music, and kegs are a staple of the parade grounds.
Indian Mounds/Quad – This area is filled with old family tailgates where no one is afraid to share their beer or food. Good music and great food pop their heads up at the Indian mounds.
RV Lot – Some of the most devoted LSU fans can be found in LSU’s RV lots. They bring music, food, alcohol, and normally some fun festivities.
Walkons – Walkons comes up again as a place to start your day. There is some parking around if you get there early enough and walking toward the stadium from walk-ons will bring you through some great tailgate spots.
Mike’s Cage/Band down Victory Hill – Head to the stadium about 2 hours before the game to see Mikes habitat and the band march down Victory Hill. It will give you chills Tigerfan or not.
Other Activities:
If you are making Baton Rouge a few days trip and are looking for some other things to do there are plenty of things to do for everyone.
New Orleans – If you are coming in Thursday I suggest you checking out New Orleans and the French Quarter. So many great things to do there I’ll let you look for that information yourself.
Baton Rouge Zoo – One of Baton Rouge’s hidden secrets is their Zoo. A really inexpensive, fun family activity that could be great before heading home on Sunday or on a Friday afternoon if you get to Baton Rouge early.
U.S.S. Kidd WWII Navy Destroyer Museum – The USS Kid was a WWII ship that is docked in Baton Rouge. The area holds a few interesting museums that could be a great activity for a Friday afternoon or Sunday.
Perkins Rowe – Bringing the wife and kids and don’t know what to do? Perkins Rowe has shopping, a movie theatre, bars, tons of food, and a great little park to enjoy a nice evening.
l'auberge Casino – The new Casino to Baton Rouge could become one of Baton Rouge’s biggest attractions. To go along with their casino they have planned for great pool parties, shows, and concerts to be part of the experience.
LSU Lakes – Want to see what South Louisiana looks like? Go walk around the lakes with your SO/Wife and kids around dusk to see how beautiful and peaceful Baton Rouge can be.
Concerts – Though Baton Rouge Music scene isn’t New Orleans or anything, they have tons of places that play live music. Varsity Theatre, Sullivans Ringside on Thursdays, Chelseas on Friday and Sat, Superior Grill on Thursdays, downtown at Boudreaux and Thibodaux’s and Roux House, and any of the Tigerland bars.
LSU Campus While the campus is closed to car traffic before 4:30pm on Friday, it is a great place to walk through or wait till the afternoon to drive thru. Styled in a manner reminiscent of the architecture of the Italian Renaissance, many of the buildings achieve this effect with stucco over masonry construction and similar features. Check out Sorority row for some beautiful Co-eds and check out each of LSU’s great athletic facilities.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:18 pm to ncantwel
The best piece of advice is to wear your favorite teams clothing (unless you are an Alabama fan). Since it appears you are a Cubs fan, if each of you wear Cubs gear, people will automatically know that you are checking off a bucket list and will bend over backwards to make sure you have a good time.
Get there early, get plenty of rest before, roam around the campus and follow the above advice.......we'll take care of the rest!
Get there early, get plenty of rest before, roam around the campus and follow the above advice.......we'll take care of the rest!
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:18 pm to Tigertown in ATL
ok will do. how easy is it to just join a tailgate? do people throw really big ones and just charge per person? or is it more casual than that?
sorry if these questions seem dumb. i go to a ton of sporting events but i find that most places arent as special as LSU. i want to make sure we really do it up big.
sorry if these questions seem dumb. i go to a ton of sporting events but i find that most places arent as special as LSU. i want to make sure we really do it up big.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:20 pm to SouthOfSouth
I love how 40 is assumed to be the absolute oldest anyone in BR would be to want to go to a bar there. ETA, I guess I see your couple of exceptions -- still funny. 
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:21 pm to ncantwel
You won't have any trouble. Walk around until you smell good food. Let tiger fans know this is your 1st LSU game. They will give you all you can eat and drink. My tip to you is sample different dishes all the way to
The stadium. Have fun. You picked a perfect 1st game.
The stadium. Have fun. You picked a perfect 1st game.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:23 pm to SNAPPERHEAD
this great stuff everyone, thanks again for your help!
i hit the BCS championship earlier this year at the rose bowl. hoping this game will exceed the crazy that was that game.
i hit the BCS championship earlier this year at the rose bowl. hoping this game will exceed the crazy that was that game.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:28 pm to ncantwel
You don't really "join a tailgate" at LSU. Most tailgates are just open tents and most fans are welcome to walk around. Just walk up and introduce yourself. Tell them where you are from and why you came and I would be shocked if you didn't get offered a cold beer or beverage and good food. If you spend a long time and eat and drink, it is always nice to "donate" to the cause. Tailgate tents are located all over campus (probably about a 1 - 2 mile radius around the stadium). For Bama, most tailgates will start around 8 - 9 a.m. and continue right up until game time. Your ages probably dictate where you might want to go. If you are under 25, you probably just want to spend all day on the parade grounds with the "younger crowd". If you are older than 25, just park and walk and you will find welcoming Tiger fans. The atmosphere for next weekend will be electric. You picked a great game to attend for the first time.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:29 pm to ncantwel
stay home and give the ticket to a die hard tiger fan that will scream their guts out all night and stay until the end of the game
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:29 pm to Austin Cajun
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stay home and give the ticket to a die hard tiger fan that will scream their guts out all night and stay until the end of the game
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:35 pm to Austin Cajun
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stay home and give the ticket to a die hard tiger fan that will scream their guts out all night and stay until the end of the game
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:40 pm to Austin Cajun
oh dont worry. we'll be rooting for the home team and my wife alone will probably be much louder than you
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