re: What to do with 40 hours in Baton Rouge Oct 9-11?

YGM

quote:

---

with at least 200,000 people

---

c'mon, there won't be that many people on campus.

We're pleased to have you visit. It's much appreciated. If you want some BR food try Jay's Barbeque on Gov't. St., near the LaQuinta. Also,right across the railroad tracks is a Acme Oyster Bar. The food is good, the service ok. It's a NO institution that has expanded into BR.
Best Mediterranean food I've ever had is at Roman's, also on Gov't but several miles away.
The Union Bookstore has a great selection of shirts etc. It will be crowded.
I've been going to LSU games since 1959 (I was 7) and have NEVER seen a piss balloon. It's a myth, but we like to keep those alive!
As you wander around on gameday, just go up to any interesting group, say you're visiting because you've alway heard about Tiger fans, and you will eat and drink like a king. Caution: don't over do the drinking. It's a rookie mistake. Pace yourself.

Where are you in DE? I'm in Newark........

Got to be kidding me. Live in Hockessin work in Newark. Big Hens fan/alum. Cant wait to head out of Philly on Thursday.

My husband and I are flying in from San Diego CA. This is our first game:) We are so excited thanks for the posts I am taking some of this advice as well!

A cool place to go on Sunday is Cafe' Des Amis
Here is their website.
LINK /

If you are on a sports bucket list here, the Chimes is a must IMO. You NO is a good option...but it isn't really LSU related and you can do NO stuff on another trip. Not to mention you will be driving an hour and a half to spend money out of your arse for a half decent meal. I will agree though that there is not much happening in BR usually. If you do go to NO and do the French Quarter scene, I will recommend going to Pat O'Brians and getting a Hurricane.

Like has been said, it is located directly north of campus.

Couple of things about it to keep in mind:
1)They don't do reservations. They are held in high enough regard that they feel that they are better off just letting people come in as fast as they can clear tables and this is especially true on game day.

They don't do exceptions either...ESPNRadio badmouthed them one time because they were told they would have to wait an hour for seats on gameday.

2) They have a WIDE selection of beer from around the world. If you are a beer guy be sure to try some.

3) Get the blackened 'gator appetizer. :P Not just because of the UF game, it is one of my favorite dishes there. The spinach and artichoke dip is also money.

FWIW, another popular destination is Walk-Ons, located close to the stadium on Burbank. But personally I think it to be overpriced shite.


As for other general advice:
Get there early:
even if you don't want to get there early enough to be there for College Gameday, we take our games seriously, arguably more than most even in the SEC. People will be setting up their tailgates the night before and especially because Gameday is here some will start in the wee hours in the morning. As early as 2 PM, parking will be getting scarce as folks start parking long the side of the road about a mile from the stadium and start walking.

Do not plan on doing anything that requires driving on gameday. Traffic will be a pain and a huge timesink, especially around campus where roads are arbitrarily blocked off. If you need to pick something up/run errands, do so before. the only driving you are going to want to do is to get on campus.

Mike Anderson's is a great place to eat. If you get in early enough on Friday, you can go to the levee near the campus, drive south on levee road about 17 miles, and catch a ferry across the Mississippi for one dollar. then drive north to the big river bridge back to Baton Rouge. It takes about one hour, and may not sound like much, but it is the coolest thing. to be standing outside, on the ferry ride, going across the river is awesome. and when you cross the bridge heading east on I-10 and look south and see the campus and stadium in the distance, very cool. it is the most authentic thing you can do to get some Louisiana flavor. most locals have not even done it. you will love it.

I have not ever done the 1 pm band/concert thing outside the pmac. is that worth going to see?