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coming from san diego
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:26 pm
we have tickets to the alabama game 11/3/12 and have never attended a game in baton rouge (or any sec venue for that matter).
we leave san diego on friday 11/2/12 and will stay the night in new orleans. everything from saturday morning forward is open and dedicated to lsu football.
i am hoping some people on this board can give us pointers on how to best enjoy the experience of gameday. i have seen the fan guide provided by the university but was looking for more specifics from people that go to these games on a regular basis (parking, tailgating, gotchas).
we leave san diego on friday 11/2/12 and will stay the night in new orleans. everything from saturday morning forward is open and dedicated to lsu football.
i am hoping some people on this board can give us pointers on how to best enjoy the experience of gameday. i have seen the fan guide provided by the university but was looking for more specifics from people that go to these games on a regular basis (parking, tailgating, gotchas).
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Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:27 pm to rturner92128
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gotchas
...?
But really, hope you have fun. The whole campus is a tailgate and will be especially on 11/3.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:27 pm to rturner92128
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we have tickets to the alabama game 11/3/12 and have never attended a game in baton rouge (or any sec venue for that matter).
how the? what the? so confused.
Oh my god prepare thyself.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:28 pm to rturner92128
Can you tell us more about who all is in your group demographics wise. Not everything is created equal.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:31 pm to tigerfan in bamaland
I was at Comic-Con this past summer and props to your great city. Awesome event.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:38 pm to LSUnation78
our group consists of only myself and my wife. both in our mid-40s (if you see my wife dont tell her i said so).
i have heard the experience is legendary, that is the main reason we are coming. i just want to be as logistically prepared as possible and have somewhat of a plan.
i have heard the experience is legendary, that is the main reason we are coming. i just want to be as logistically prepared as possible and have somewhat of a plan.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:39 pm to rturner92128
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we have tickets to the alabama game 11/3/12 and have never attended a game in baton rouge (or any sec venue for that matter).
Get ready!
Oh and they do actually sell popcorn at the game in case you get hungry or want to throw it at some Bama players...
Enjoy!!!
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:41 pm to rturner92128
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i have seen the fan guide provided by the university but was looking for more specifics from people that go to these games on a regular basis (parking, tailgating, gotchas).
Park behind the law school on fraternity row.
Tailgate on the parade grounds.
You have to eat at the Chimes on gameday and go to Louisiana Laignappe before you leave.
This post was edited on 10/18/12 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:44 pm to NameWithheld
I can tell you this much already...
have a great evening in New Orleans on Friday
plan on being in Baton Rouge no later than noon...you can try for free parking or shell out the $40- for a central campus spot....
by noon, tailgates should be starting to get into pre-game mode...
check the game-day series of events for such things as watching Tiger Band come down Victory Hill and the team heading into the stadium....
be sure you are in the stadium at least 30 minutes before kickoff to watch pregame....
have a great evening in New Orleans on Friday
plan on being in Baton Rouge no later than noon...you can try for free parking or shell out the $40- for a central campus spot....
by noon, tailgates should be starting to get into pre-game mode...
check the game-day series of events for such things as watching Tiger Band come down Victory Hill and the team heading into the stadium....
be sure you are in the stadium at least 30 minutes before kickoff to watch pregame....
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:45 pm to rturner92128
There have been some really good posts on here kindof walking you through the whole day. I am sure someone will come along and post timing and events. My personal favorites are the drums warm up 2:45 minutes before kickoff at the ampitheater, the band comming down the hill to the stadium 90 minutes before kickoff. Those are must see events. For that game really walk around and enjoy the events. Try to see as much of campus as you can you will meet a ton of friendly people. Tell them you are here for the experience and you will be welcomed with open arms. Probably eat and drink more food than you thought was possible. I would suggest to get there early, traffic and parking will be a nightmare without a parking pass.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:50 pm to rturner92128
Get to Campus early and wear comfortable shoes so you can walk from tailgate to tailgate.
I might try to get by the Chimes at the north gate on Highland road for some Gumbo to get the day started right. There is also some shopping for game day stuff across the street and a decent coffee house. Have fun!
I might try to get by the Chimes at the north gate on Highland road for some Gumbo to get the day started right. There is also some shopping for game day stuff across the street and a decent coffee house. Have fun!
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:51 pm to rturner92128
1. Eat early breakfast in NO. I recommend Luke or Palace Cafe
2. Drive to BR
3. Stop for liquor. Get something that is easy to tote around.
4. Lunch at the chimes
5. Park and just work your way through campus.
6. Visit mike the tiger and just hang out around there unless you know where others are tailgating
7. Watch team, band come down the hill
8. ?
9. Profit
2. Drive to BR
3. Stop for liquor. Get something that is easy to tote around.
4. Lunch at the chimes
5. Park and just work your way through campus.
6. Visit mike the tiger and just hang out around there unless you know where others are tailgating
7. Watch team, band come down the hill
8. ?
9. Profit
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:53 pm to Dodd
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1. Eat early breakfast in NO. I recommend Luke or Palace Cafe
Wrong.
If you're going to eat breakfast in New Orleans, go to Camellia Grill. It's quite the orgasm in your mouth, sir.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:57 pm to Too Frat To Care
I assumed he would be in the qtr and was giving something within walking distance. All three are good recs
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:59 pm to Dodd
Agree.
If you're going to eat breakfast in Baton Rouge, go to Mason's Grill.
If you're going to eat breakfast in Baton Rouge, go to Mason's Grill.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 5:07 pm to Dodd
how long should i expect my drive from the french quarter to the lsu campus be? maps are telling me 1:45 but i suspect the traffic will change that.
if i plan to arrive at 10:00 am saturday, will i typically be able to find parking (free or $40)?
is the central campus parking closer to the things you are mentioning as cant miss (chimes, the hill, tailgates)?
if i plan to arrive at 10:00 am saturday, will i typically be able to find parking (free or $40)?
is the central campus parking closer to the things you are mentioning as cant miss (chimes, the hill, tailgates)?
Posted on 10/18/12 at 5:25 pm to rturner92128
There's always free parking at the hayfield/levee lots on River Road by the baseball field. There's usually parking there at all times before the game.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 5:29 pm to rturner92128
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maps are telling me 1:45
Wow. Is that with current traffic? On Saturday mornings, it won't be that long. I believe it's somewhere around 70 miles, so 1:15.
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if i plan to arrive at 10:00 am saturday, will i typically be able to find parking (free or $40)?
There is a map on lsusports.net for parking. The outer areas are free. On campus is $40.
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is the central campus parking closer to the things you are mentioning as cant miss (chimes, the hill, tailgates)?
Chimes is on the north gates off Highland Rd. Tailgates are all over the campus...even beyond campus. The hill? I assume this is next to Tiger Stadium where the players walk down to the locker room--> on campus.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 5:30 pm to rturner92128
LSUsports.net-fan zone has parking maps online. DandyDon also does a rundown of the days events.Wherever you park I would get there no later than 10, the Bama game is usually nuts.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 5:31 pm to rturner92128
If you arrive early and want free parking, check out Kirby Smith parking lot (look at a campus map). That lot is literally a 2 minute walk to Chimes, the parade grounds, and not far at all from the stadium.
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