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Planning to attend LSU/Alabama - info appreciated
Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:14 pm
Hey Tiger Fans: A buddy of mine and I are planning to head to Baton Rouge for the Alabama game this year - starting a tradition of going to 1 big game a year outside of the Big 12 and of course this was an easy call.
Any info on best tailgating spots, what to do the night before, sites to see, etc is appreciated. We'll be driving in from the Austin area on Friday afternoon.
Any info on best tailgating spots, what to do the night before, sites to see, etc is appreciated. We'll be driving in from the Austin area on Friday afternoon.
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Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:17 pm to Leander_Horn
Make sure to check out Coates Hall
Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:23 pm to Leander_Horn
Don't wear Texas garb. That's lame.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:35 pm to Leander_Horn
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best tailgating spots
Gameday and get in with a poster who sets up a big tailgate that doesn't mind hosting you
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to do the night before
really depends on age. Walk-ons is good for all age ranges, Bogies if you're younger.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:44 pm to Leander_Horn
Prepare to be shocked at the lack of culture you find compared to Austin.
#OTLounge
#OTLounge
Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:44 pm to Leander_Horn
Tiger Land is where all the college bars are, about a mile or so south of Tiger Stadium. If that's not your thing, I'd avoid that area for the weekend.
Restaurant Recommendations near campus:
The Chimes - An LSU institution. Great place to grab a beer and have some Louisiana food or a burger. I'd pop in here early on gameday and at least grab an appetizer and a beer. The Varsity is a bar/theatre attached to the building and they usually have a special where you pay like $10 and get a plate of red beans and rice and some cheep beers while watching games on a giant screen. Pretty good deal. Abita is the big brewery in LA, but I'm not a huge fan of most of their offerings. I prefer NOLA or Parish if you want to drink something local. NOLA Irish Channel Stout and Parish Envie IPA are both solid options. Tin Roof is a Baton Rouge brewery, but they make pretty bad beer imo.
Walk-Ons - A lot of people hate on it, but it's a good spot to grab a beer and some bar food. It has become a chain, but the original location is right by Tiger Stadium
TJ Ribs - Another hate it/love it place food wise. You'll get much better BBQ in Austin, but they have a lot of cool sports memorabilia, including Billy Cannon's Heisman Trophy.
Parrains - Same owner as Chimes, a little further from campus. Great Louisiana food.
Tailgaters will be all over campus. If you just walk through and talk to people, you will get many free drinks and a plate of food. Tiger fans are very welcome to newcomers, just talk some shite about Saban or Bama and you'll be set. The fraternities set up in the middle of campus on the parade grounds. That's the central area where most of the students will be. RVs are over on the south side of campus. You can walk around drinking bourbon straight from the bottle if you so choose, nobody should give you any trouble about drinking.
As far as parking, I'd avoid the north side of Campus around Nicholson. The area is improving, but it's still kind of ghetto over there. I wouldn't want to walk to my car at night without being familiar with the area, and I wouldn't trust that my car would be safe. You are fine on the highland side over by Chimes. I usually pay like $20 to park at the hotel on the South Side of Nicholson by Walk-Ons. It's not a bad walk after the game and is very close to the nightlife if you plan on hanging around for a while.
If you want any other specifics, feel free to ask.
Restaurant Recommendations near campus:
The Chimes - An LSU institution. Great place to grab a beer and have some Louisiana food or a burger. I'd pop in here early on gameday and at least grab an appetizer and a beer. The Varsity is a bar/theatre attached to the building and they usually have a special where you pay like $10 and get a plate of red beans and rice and some cheep beers while watching games on a giant screen. Pretty good deal. Abita is the big brewery in LA, but I'm not a huge fan of most of their offerings. I prefer NOLA or Parish if you want to drink something local. NOLA Irish Channel Stout and Parish Envie IPA are both solid options. Tin Roof is a Baton Rouge brewery, but they make pretty bad beer imo.
Walk-Ons - A lot of people hate on it, but it's a good spot to grab a beer and some bar food. It has become a chain, but the original location is right by Tiger Stadium
TJ Ribs - Another hate it/love it place food wise. You'll get much better BBQ in Austin, but they have a lot of cool sports memorabilia, including Billy Cannon's Heisman Trophy.
Parrains - Same owner as Chimes, a little further from campus. Great Louisiana food.
Tailgaters will be all over campus. If you just walk through and talk to people, you will get many free drinks and a plate of food. Tiger fans are very welcome to newcomers, just talk some shite about Saban or Bama and you'll be set. The fraternities set up in the middle of campus on the parade grounds. That's the central area where most of the students will be. RVs are over on the south side of campus. You can walk around drinking bourbon straight from the bottle if you so choose, nobody should give you any trouble about drinking.
As far as parking, I'd avoid the north side of Campus around Nicholson. The area is improving, but it's still kind of ghetto over there. I wouldn't want to walk to my car at night without being familiar with the area, and I wouldn't trust that my car would be safe. You are fine on the highland side over by Chimes. I usually pay like $20 to park at the hotel on the South Side of Nicholson by Walk-Ons. It's not a bad walk after the game and is very close to the nightlife if you plan on hanging around for a while.
If you want any other specifics, feel free to ask.
This post was edited on 8/24/16 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 6:22 pm to Leander_Horn
Seriously if you need a place to tailgate or just want to come hang out with some great people and have a good time look us up on Facebook
KOCKA Tailgating
KOCKA Tailgating
Posted on 8/23/16 at 6:43 pm to Leander_Horn
Don't wear red. If you do, leave early, go straight to your car, do not respond to comments by hundreds of drunk "campers" tailgating in the nether reaches during your two mile hike to your car... Before game all is pretty cool. The tiger walk with band is a good tradition.
This post was edited on 8/23/16 at 6:46 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 7:02 pm to Leander_Horn
The food places mentioned are all good. If you're coming to Tiger Stadium, you have to be in attendance where the band and team walk into the stadium. Stand at the place where the band stops and plays, it's awesome!
Posted on 8/23/16 at 7:22 pm to Leander_Horn
I suggest walking around as much as possible and seeing all of the different types of food being cooked. It really is an amazing experience for someone who has never been here. You'll most likely get offered a plate at multiple stops, especially if you say this is your first time here. As for restaurant options, your best bet will be to stay somewhere close to campus like chimes or walk on's because the traffic will be a nightmare that day. Hopefully you'll enjoy your experience because there's nothing like LSU on game day.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 3:46 pm to Leander_Horn
quote:
Hey Tiger Fans: A buddy of mine and I are planning to head to Baton Rouge for the Alabama game this year - starting a tradition of going to 1 big game a year outside of the Big 12 and of course this was an easy call. Any info on best tailgating spots, what to do the night before, sites to see, etc is appreciated. We'll be driving in from the Austin area on Friday afternoon.
You are going to have an incredible time! A few things:
Hotel - Get one now, and try to make sure you are located downtown. Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center, Hamptonn Inn downtown (Brand new, very nice), or Hotel Indigo are all good choices.
As far as the rest of the questions, need some more info about you and your buddy.
1. Age group?
2. Guy/Guy?
3. What do you want to do the night before? (Eat really good food, get a feel for the campus, party with college kids, drink with young adults, casinos, see the area?)
4. Do you have tickets?
5. How good are you at drinking? (Can you last from 8:00AM on gameday after a night of going out until the 8:00PM kickoff?)
This post was edited on 8/24/16 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 8/24/16 at 3:49 pm to Leander_Horn
Only queers & steers come from Texas. You and your lil buddy need to STFO!!!!@!!@!!!
Posted on 8/24/16 at 3:51 pm to Leander_Horn
LeanderHorn,
I wore my Baylor hat to every home LSU game for 22 years. Sat on first row right in front of cheerleaders. Never had a negative comment, mainly because we were always losing. When they hired Briles I got a few comments but I always had on LSU gear too.
Great crowd, greatest stadium in great conference. It isn't anything like you are use to in the Big 12. So much better. Even the 8-10 year old kids know their football and take it seriously.
Be sure and spend all you time wondering around the stadium and tailgate areas. Enjoy.
I wore my Baylor hat to every home LSU game for 22 years. Sat on first row right in front of cheerleaders. Never had a negative comment, mainly because we were always losing. When they hired Briles I got a few comments but I always had on LSU gear too.
Great crowd, greatest stadium in great conference. It isn't anything like you are use to in the Big 12. So much better. Even the 8-10 year old kids know their football and take it seriously.
Be sure and spend all you time wondering around the stadium and tailgate areas. Enjoy.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 4:54 pm to Leander_Horn
I'm planning on attending thevTCU-Texas game. Can you give me the same info your asking for?
Posted on 8/30/16 at 9:50 am to Leander_Horn
I've got some friends coming in from WVU. We will be up at the crack of dawn all weekend seeing everything we can in Baton Rouge and New Orleans with Saturday reserved strictly for gameday. If you want the experience of your life try to pack in as much as you can. You can sleep later. Get out there early (and I mean just as the Suns rising) and stay up and party as late as you can. It's (essentially) already been designated a night game so barring total collapse from either team, this will be the game of the year.
This post was edited on 8/30/16 at 9:51 am
Posted on 8/30/16 at 9:52 am to Leander_Horn
This is a few years old, but I'll try and update some of the out of date things... Should give you some good ideas.
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 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.
Download the app "Uber" and use for transportation. BR Police are strict about drinking and driving.
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”
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.
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 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.
Download the app "Uber" and use for transportation. BR Police are strict about drinking and driving.
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”
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.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 10:15 am to Leander_Horn
Who does UT play that weekend?
Posted on 8/30/16 at 11:34 am to Leander_Horn
Looking forward to playing y'all in that Weird city in 2019!
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