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Finally making it back to TS for a game
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:14 pm
I am finally making it back to TS for a game, taking my 16 yr old son to his first game in TS against ARKY. Last time I was here, we had one upper deck, so needless to say it has been a while. Had to move up North, had to give up my season tickets. 87 graduate, can't wait to get back. Life happens, thus the long time between visits.
Plan is to fly in Friday, take him to Georges on Perkins. Saturday, hoping for night game, head over early, eat at Chimes, then walk around. Hoping to find a tailgate. Sunday, Louies then fly home.
I have a parking pass near the Softball field.
Based on where I am parking, what would be the best location to stay for ease of getting to and from that spot.
Fairfield Inn or Springhill Suites on Essen Park near OLOL
Residence Inn Town Center
Courtyard on Acadian
Plan is to fly in Friday, take him to Georges on Perkins. Saturday, hoping for night game, head over early, eat at Chimes, then walk around. Hoping to find a tailgate. Sunday, Louies then fly home.
I have a parking pass near the Softball field.
Based on where I am parking, what would be the best location to stay for ease of getting to and from that spot.
Fairfield Inn or Springhill Suites on Essen Park near OLOL
Residence Inn Town Center
Courtyard on Acadian
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:16 pm to tgrfan87
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Last time I was here, we had one upper deck, so needless to say it has been a while.
we got 3 now.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:18 pm to Chad504boy
And we can’t even fill 1
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:20 pm to tgrfan87
Check for availability at Staybridge Suites on Nicholson
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:21 pm to tgrfan87
Either of these hotels are going to be a pain to get back to after the game.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:23 pm to tgrfan87
Staybridge on Nicholson would be your best bet, but they fill up early so call now to see if they have anything available.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:25 pm to dgnx6
I figure traffic will suck either way, especially after reading comments here over the years, but was more curious if it would be easier to get to that lot coming over to Burbank, or coming down Stanford, at least I think those are the routes?
And, is the area on Essen Park ok? I really don't plan to spend a lot of time there.
And, is the area on Essen Park ok? I really don't plan to spend a lot of time there.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:25 pm to HammerheadLincoln
May also want to look into some hotels downtown
The downtown area is way better than it was back in the day, and it'll probably be easier to get to after the game than some of the other options you listed.
The downtown area is way better than it was back in the day, and it'll probably be easier to get to after the game than some of the other options you listed.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:26 pm to tgrfan87
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And, is the area on Essen Park ok? I really don't plan to spend a lot of time there
I don't spend much time there, but it seems like a nice area.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:27 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Appears Staybridge is not an option at the moment. I am using points, and those I listed are the ones available.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:32 pm to tgrfan87
I would say go with the hotels on Essen. The parking lot by the softball field pushes you to River Road. Take that to Gardere, then on to Highland, scoot on over to Staring, and then you'll be on Essen near your hotel.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:33 pm to tgrfan87
I appreciate the responses thus far, I really can't wait to get back.
We have tickets on East side lower. if by chance I wanted to bring in a small bit of brown liquor to calm the nerves, how hard is it?
We have tickets on East side lower. if by chance I wanted to bring in a small bit of brown liquor to calm the nerves, how hard is it?
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:35 pm to BTT15
I was thinking that a well when I looked at the map. I already have a room there, but saw the ones on S. Acadain open up, and it was closer so thought I would seek info from the experts.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:35 pm to tgrfan87
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if by chance I wanted to bring in a small bit of brown liquor to calm the nerves, how hard is it?
Flask in back pocket
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:36 pm to MNCscripper
Is it still that easy? was not sure how hard they checked.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:38 pm to tgrfan87
As long as you don’t draw attention to yourself you will be fine
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:44 pm to MNCscripper
No, no attention will be drawn to me. I will have my son with me, but I do like to have a beverage.
Y'all have been awesome, I really appreciate the feedback.
I think I will stick with Essen Park area based on the route.
Geaux Tigers
Y'all have been awesome, I really appreciate the feedback.
I think I will stick with Essen Park area based on the route.
Geaux Tigers
Posted on 10/17/17 at 2:26 pm to tgrfan87
Downtown hotels would be easier.
This post was edited on 10/17/17 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 10/17/17 at 3:02 pm to LSU Delts
Downtown would be much easier to get in and out of.
Hotel Indigo
Watermark Hotel
Hilton Capitol House
Hampton Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel Indigo
Watermark Hotel
Hilton Capitol House
Hampton Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn Express
Posted on 10/17/17 at 4:18 pm to tgrfan87
Personally I'd do Towne center, you can just take college or hop on stanford, or check downtown. Don't stay off Essen, it's a lil further away.
I'm just saying that as someone younger. But if that traffic does push you to river road I guess it won't be so bad.
I'm just saying that as someone younger. But if that traffic does push you to river road I guess it won't be so bad.
This post was edited on 10/17/17 at 4:21 pm
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