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Help with what to do bringing kid to check out LSU
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:45 am
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:45 am
Hey TD
Driving in from Dallas and bringing 17yo son to visit campus this weekend. What and where to go on campus? Places to eat? Any advice on what to do would be much appreciated.
Driving in from Dallas and bringing 17yo son to visit campus this weekend. What and where to go on campus? Places to eat? Any advice on what to do would be much appreciated.
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Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:47 am to bcwarb
Set up a tour with LSU
Walk the campus and explore
The Chimes is a must
Walk the campus and explore
The Chimes is a must
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:57 am to SUB
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The Chimes is a must
For an 18 year old, who can't drink beer legally, the Chimes is not exactly a "Must". Looking at 100 beers on a menu and thinking, "Only three more years!"
The best part about going into Chimes for me, is remembering all the good times I had in there over the years. Remembering when the door was on the corner, Around the World, $0.25 cent oysters, and many random events with friends.
The Chimes is dated and mostly underwhelming when I go there now. It shines on Game Day, and mostly through nostalgia. I haven't eaten there in about four weeks though, so maybe things are turning around.
I think there are better options for a teenager these days.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:57 am to SUB
quote:
Set up a tour with LSU
this first, but
quote:
Walk the campus and explore
this is just as easy.
Check out
-Library/Quad area.
-Bookstore/Union area/parade grounds
-LSU Rec Center
-go around the lakes and check out sorority/frat houses
-obvious sports venues and Mike the Tiger Habitat
-go down to Vet School and then walk the levee along the Miss. River if its a pretty day.
That should cover most of campus.
Good eats on/near campus:
-Louie's Cafe - breakfast
-Ingas - subs
-Chimes - good everything cajun style restaurant
-Canes - chicken fingers chain and the one on campus by ---Chimes was the first one.
-Fat Cow or Our Mom's - both great burger joints
-Lit Pizza - pizza...lol
-Walk On's - everything type restaurant started by former LSU basketball players and I'm sure your 17 year old will enjoy the waitresses.
This post was edited on 2/3/21 at 9:02 am
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:58 am to NimbleCat
If you think the kid is thinking 3 more years til I get to drink a beer you’re out of touch. He probably had a couple last weekend.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 8:59 am to bcwarb
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Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:03 am to NimbleCat
Dated in this case means there is tradition there. Also, the Chimes has a whole new second floor. I think it as good as any place to eat that would show LSU tradition.
The biggest thing to do is just walk the campus. Maybe, show them the area they may be living in if they were to become a student at LSU.
The biggest thing to do is just walk the campus. Maybe, show them the area they may be living in if they were to become a student at LSU.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:05 am to TopWaterTiger
quote:Go get the seafood omelet, I promise you if they are as good as they were 20 years ago, then u cant beat em
Louie's Cafe - breakfast
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:06 am to bcwarb
Is your kid a athlete? are just wanting to attend Lsu? just curious, hope you guys enjoy yourselves
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:07 am to NimbleCat
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Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:12 am to NimbleCat
quote:
I haven't eaten there in about four weeks though, so maybe things are turning around.
I'm assuming you meant years
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:17 am to NimbleCat
quote:
The Chimes is dated and mostly underwhelming when I go there now.
Don't tell me that...it has been about 10 years since I've been there, but the Chimes is (or was) about the only interesting restaurant/bar in and around LSU.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:43 am to GentleJackJones
Thanks everyone! You guys are the best. 
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:49 am to NimbleCat
quote:
For an 18 year old, who can't drink beer legally, the Chimes is not exactly a "Must". Looking at 100 beers on a menu and thinking, "Only three more years!"
The best part about going into Chimes for me, is remembering all the good times I had in there over the years. Remembering when the door was on the corner, Around the World, $0.25 cent oysters, and many random events with friends.
The Chimes is dated and mostly underwhelming when I go there now. It shines on Game Day, and mostly through nostalgia. I haven't eaten there in about four weeks though, so maybe things are turning around.
I think there are better options for a teenager these days.
I send ever friend touring LSU with their child to Chimes and it’s always a hit with both. The parents love the food and the atmosphere of the college bar remembering their own college experiences. Their kids also love the food and checking out the local talent and beer selection.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 9:51 am to SUB
Most schools aren’t offering tours right now. Maybe LSU is but not the schools I visited.
Posted on 2/3/21 at 10:01 am to NimbleCat
quote:
. Remembering when the door was on the corner, Around the World, $0.25 cent oysters, and many random events with friends.
OK boomer, dude was just asking for places to eat around campus. Not a trip down nostalgia lane
Posted on 2/3/21 at 10:33 am to Keaux10
quote:
Is your kid a athlete? are just wanting to attend Lsu?
Posted on 2/3/21 at 11:00 am to Cshaw91
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OK boomer, dude was just asking for places to eat around campus. Not a trip down nostalgia lane
oh for the days of the Caterie Countdown and nickel beer at the Long Branch, hitting up Phil's Oyster Bar(4950 Gubment St.,) for a couple of dozen before hitting the Highland Road bars, starting at the Bengal....
Posted on 2/3/21 at 11:02 am to GentleJackJones
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Don't tell me that...it has been about 10 years since I've been there, but the Chimes is (or was) about the only interesting restaurant/bar in and around LSU.
In 2011 there were shitloads of interesting bars and restaurants around LSU
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