Tigers vs Sam Houston

hey john,

glad youre coming to see the tigers play! first of all, you have to sample some of the food we have down here. just stop by any of the tail gates that are set up before the game and they will be glad to share some food and show you a good time. if you get there early enough, you can go see the team walk down the hill into Death Valley and a short time after that, the band will walk down the hill also. definitely go see the band though.you can also go see Mike the Tiger in his cage. He is often pacing around and he is definitely a sight to see. head into Tiger stadium about 45 minutes before the game to just soak up the place. it will take some getting used to. yell as loud as you can when we play defense and spell out T-I-G-E-R-S with the band when we score. and whatever you do, DO NOT leave at half time! hope you have an awesome time!

John, what country are you from? IMO, a good way to get invited to someone's tailgate is to wear a shirt representing your country. LSU people are always looking to share the LSU experience with people outside our culture.

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I do have a rental car but how long does it take to go to Baton Rogue and the stadium?

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Little over an hour from Nola

These are all some great suggestions =) I don't know if we'll spend the entire day at LSU since we have a limited amount of time in New Orleans. Is it impossible to get a parking space if we show up a couple of hours before the game. It sounds nice to see the band and the team walk down the hill and enjoy some nice tailgating before the game. I just got two tickets from StubHub at $25 each, not bad!
@toughcrittercrumb - We're both from Sweden. I was a foreign exchange student for a year a while back ago so I'm familiar to football traditions but my girlfriend probably doesn't what she's getting herself into (I probably don't either lol).

I can't imagine it not being a full day experience.. If you try to show up 2 hours before the game, traffic and parking will be miserable. Also, if you try to leave at halftime you'll hit traffic again. Show up early and leave late or you're going to have nightmares about your traveling experiences in Baton Rouge.

3pm is the latest you can go to a 7pm game and have time to experience everything. That's arrive at campus at 3, not leave home at 3. So leave NOLA at 1pm at the latest. Walk the tailgates, don't spend money on food at a restaurant. You're foreign. We love people from other countries. Most people will give you the best piece of whatever they cooked. Drink a lot. Enjoy the experience.

Don't get thrown back by the fact that the stadium will be half full by the fourth. It's a tradition.

My advice to you, not being familiar with the area, is to take the CATS bus to the game. It will get you to campus 3 hours before kick-off. This will prevent you having to deal with the near impossible parking problem and still give you a little time to experience some of the atmosphere of Tiger Football. You can meet Tiger fans on the bus who will, no doubt, answer any questions you have. Good luck and enjoy the experience.

Okay I see what you're saying. Might be a good idea to go to Baton Rouge in the morning and see the city and then take the bus to the stadium. It all sounds like an intense experience. I mean, who has a real tiger as a mascot? =p I'm glad I came up with this idea. Originally I was looking for NFL tickets but all the teams from the cities we are visiting had away games scheduled when we're supposed to be there.

Btw, how's the opponent Sam Houston? No special rivalry? Should it be "an easy win"?

**This is an old guide I made a few years ago that I will occasionally do a little updating to but if this spurs any questions let us know and we can make sure everything is still the same.

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, Pasttime, 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).