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First Visit To Baton Rouge for 2 Iowa Fans -LSU/Bama Game Tips
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:07 am
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:07 am
My friend and I are both Iowa graduates and fans, but we are trying to see other parts of the country and other school's game day experiences.
We have booked flights to BTR arriving 11/1 AM and leaving 11/4 PM. We have tickets already, have a hotel booked, and a rental car.
Is there a guide on the forum for out-of-state fans to visit Baton Rouge? Please point me there, or if there isn't one, any tips would be greatly appreciated.
We are looking for the best seafood, gumbo, and crawfish spots as well.
Should we even attempt to tailgate using our car, or should we Uber on gameday? If we should tailgate, how do we go about getting a spot?
Any and all tips are helpful! We will have Thursday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
We have booked flights to BTR arriving 11/1 AM and leaving 11/4 PM. We have tickets already, have a hotel booked, and a rental car.
Is there a guide on the forum for out-of-state fans to visit Baton Rouge? Please point me there, or if there isn't one, any tips would be greatly appreciated.
We are looking for the best seafood, gumbo, and crawfish spots as well.
Should we even attempt to tailgate using our car, or should we Uber on gameday? If we should tailgate, how do we go about getting a spot?
Any and all tips are helpful! We will have Thursday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:08 am to shimps1
Wear white
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:08 am to shimps1
Wear a white shirt.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:10 am to shimps1
quote:there have been tons of threads on here about this.
Is there a guide on the forum for out-of-state fans to visit Baton Rouge? Please point me there, or if there isn't one, any tips would be greatly appreciated.
quote:there are a few local spots with good food. Chimes, Parrians, etc.
We are looking for the best seafood, gumbo, and crawfish spots as well.
quote:i would park near hayfield, and walk around with a backpack icechest. Just walk up to big tailgates and start talking and people will offer you food and drinks. IMO i would bounce around.
Should we even attempt to tailgate using our car, or should we Uber on gameday? If we should tailgate, how do we go about getting a spot?
Any and all tips are helpful! We will have Thursday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:11 am to shimps1
Bad memories of Iowa 
Wear white Iowa gear. Get drunk on our booze. Lose your voice during the game.
Be sure to go watch the players and band come down The Hill before the game.
Wear white Iowa gear. Get drunk on our booze. Lose your voice during the game. Be sure to go watch the players and band come down The Hill before the game.
This post was edited on 10/22/18 at 9:12 am
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:11 am to Statestreet
Earlier thread with visitor advice
Where are you staying? That will play a role in where and when you park...
Friday night dinner...Parrains over on Perkins Road, or the Chimes on Highland right off campus...Walk-on's is fun for atmosphere, but I prefer the food at the other two...
Where are you staying? That will play a role in where and when you park...
Friday night dinner...Parrains over on Perkins Road, or the Chimes on Highland right off campus...Walk-on's is fun for atmosphere, but I prefer the food at the other two...
This post was edited on 10/22/18 at 9:15 am
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:14 am to shimps1
Watch out for the alligators their every where.
Instead of uber I would suggest renting an air boat.
Instead of uber I would suggest renting an air boat.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:17 am to shimps1
For the love of God, don't wear anything Alabama related. It's going to be a madhouse.
Thanks for coming. You'll have a great time. Here's an older thread with lots of advice
LINK
Best advice.....wear something that shows you are here for a bucket list trip. Wear your Iowa gear. Don't be afraid to walk up to tailgates, introduce yourself, and tell folks why you are here. You'll be treated like royalty.
Have a great time and come back to tell us about your experience.
Thanks for coming. You'll have a great time. Here's an older thread with lots of advice
LINK
Best advice.....wear something that shows you are here for a bucket list trip. Wear your Iowa gear. Don't be afraid to walk up to tailgates, introduce yourself, and tell folks why you are here. You'll be treated like royalty.
Have a great time and come back to tell us about your experience.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:17 am to shimps1
Wear white.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:18 am to Swampcat
quote:
Watch out for the alligators their every where.
Instead of uber I would suggest renting an air boat.
What he said.
Buy some boots, the campus is 12" inches under water.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:20 am to shimps1
Scream STTDB! at little kids wearing bama gear
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:20 am to Adam4848
man yall picked a hell of a year to come. Its looking like this year is going to be very hostile. I think we really are a welcoming fan base for the most part but this year is different
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:22 am to shimps1
Do Mansurs for dinner Fri night.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:23 am to shimps1
If you’d like some fun interactions, wear a windbreaker with “SEC Replay Official” emblazoned on the back.
Seriously, don’t do that. Come and enjoy. Don’t wear anything remotely Bamaish.
Seriously, don’t do that. Come and enjoy. Don’t wear anything remotely Bamaish.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:25 am to shimps1
yes, uber or lyft
dont even try to set up a tailgate. wear your Iowa gear and just join a tailgate. Walk down south stadium drive from highland road and just make friends
go eat at Sammys on highland for good boiled seafood and poboys
Others may disagree but Roux 61 on bluebonnet is great little restaurant. the seafood nachos are good. The alligator and crab cheescake is off the charts. the seafood muffelata (sp?) is the tits
go to walk-ons near campus on friday night. will likely have a live band in the parking lot
dont even try to set up a tailgate. wear your Iowa gear and just join a tailgate. Walk down south stadium drive from highland road and just make friends
go eat at Sammys on highland for good boiled seafood and poboys
Others may disagree but Roux 61 on bluebonnet is great little restaurant. the seafood nachos are good. The alligator and crab cheescake is off the charts. the seafood muffelata (sp?) is the tits
go to walk-ons near campus on friday night. will likely have a live band in the parking lot
This post was edited on 10/22/18 at 9:27 am
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:27 am to shimps1
Get ready to get angry. This isn't the Big 10. And LSU fans are out for blood for this game. And more than usual.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:28 am to JudgeHolden
It will be extra saucy next weekend for ya...Do not wear anything red!!! You will be bombarded with piss ballons....just being honest.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:38 am to vl100butch
We are staying at the Radisson Hotel on S Acadian Thruway.
Thanks for the tips everyone, keep them coming!
Thanks for the tips everyone, keep them coming!
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:38 am to HoopyD
Good advice!
I will stress once again to him, don't be shy! Go to tailgates and just start chatting it up. He will be full and drunk
I will stress once again to him, don't be shy! Go to tailgates and just start chatting it up. He will be full and drunk
This post was edited on 10/22/18 at 9:40 am
Posted on 10/22/18 at 9:38 am to shimps1
quote:
Is there a guide on the forum for out-of-state fans to visit Baton Rouge?
Since you'll have about a day and half before the game go do some touristy things. Checkout both the new State Capital and the old one. They're only a few blocks from each other. There's Tin Roof brewing right by campus if you like beer. Magnolia Mound Plantation is right next to campus as well. It may also be a good time to stop by Mike The Tigers cage as I'd expect it to be a madhouse on Saturday. Might be able to get better pics with no crowd.
If you don't want to be on campus by 7am, then Uber might be your best bet. But then getting back to your hotel might take a while. It's a damned if you do, damned if you don't. I know they're expensive, but perhaps consider a parking pass. You'd have to go thru something like Stubhub at this point.
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