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Little help with Baton Rouge, please...

Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:04 am
Posted by WarBird1
Member since Apr 2011
183 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:04 am

I'm looking for suggestions on the best places to stay, what to do while in town, best area to tailgate, where the safe drinking
areas are and any other useful information? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Posted by TigersSEC2010
Warren, Michigan
Member since Jan 2010
37349 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:07 am to
Anything North of Florida Boulevard.
Posted by la_birdman
Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2005
31000 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:11 am to
Look at hotels on Constitution Ave, that's all I can think of off the top of my head.

quote:

what to do while in town


Depends on what you like. There's the mall on Cortana, but I would very highly recommend going to Parrain's. I love that place for dinner. The fried crab fingers are awesome.

quote:

best area to tailgate


Pretty much anywhere around the stadium.

Are you looking to visiting for a particular game or just asking in general?
Posted by tigerbait3488
River Ridge
Member since Dec 2007
10433 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:45 am to
Do not know if bird man was serious....but do not do any of those suggestions
Posted by la_birdman
Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2005
31000 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:59 am to
quote:

Do not know if bird man was serious....but do not do any of those suggestions



Yeah I was serious. If he's coming with a group of guys then cut out the mall.


Parrain's is great. And this is coming from someone who isn't a seafood person. If he wants to spend a bunch of money but at a more formal place, go to Juban's.

The tailgating thing, it's all around the stadium. If there's grass, there's a tailgate.

But I'm open for suggestions as sure as the OP is, what do you suggest?
This post was edited on 7/18/12 at 2:03 am
Posted by TigersSEC2010
Warren, Michigan
Member since Jan 2010
37349 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:06 am to
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la_birdman


Quit giving him bullshite. Dude came here for some help and you're going to feed him a load of crap like that? Not cool.

OP, there are some very nice motels off of Plank Road that are relatively close to campus and are going to put you in a much better part of the city than the crap la_birdman is feeding you. Also, a good place to visit is Cortana Mall off of Airline/Florida. Very nice mall with some really nice shops in there and usually a couple great deals around this time of the year.

Trust me, there are some parts of the city you don't even want to think about, and all the shite he suggested sticks you in the heart of gangster paradise.



ETA: Just realized you said Cortana too. Okay, so I agree with ONE of birdman's suggestions.
This post was edited on 7/18/12 at 2:07 am
Posted by la_birdman
Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2005
31000 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:09 am to
quote:

Quit giving him bullshite. Dude came here for some help and you're going to feed him a load of crap like that? Not cool.



Pardon?

I'm speaking from experience. I don't live in BR but I've never had any trouble at any of the places I suggested.

He could do a whole lot worse. Granted, I don't know my way around BR a whole lot but I hardly think I directed him to gangster's paradise.

No need to be a jerk about it. Why all the hate?
This post was edited on 7/18/12 at 2:18 am
Posted by Jet12
Tweet, tweet, tweet, two steps.
Member since Nov 2010
20554 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:15 am to
quote:

OP, there are some very nice motels off of Plank Road that are relatively close to campus and are going to put you in a much better part of the city than the crap la_birdman is feeding you. Also, a good place to visit is Cortana Mall off of Airline/Florida. Very nice mall with some really nice shops in there and usually a couple great deals around this time of the year.

Are y'all TRYING to get him shot?
Posted by Starchild
Member since May 2010
13550 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:36 am to
quote:

Are y'all TRYING to get him shot?



Seems that way. But should we really expect any less?
Posted by JonTheTigerFan
Central, LA
Member since Nov 2003
6783 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 5:25 am to
quote:

Are y'all TRYING to get him shot?


Perhaps they should include directions to Earl K. Long hospital just in case he does get caught by a stray bullet.
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
16831 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 5:25 am to
Staring Inn, they have a great continental breakfast with fresh beignets and cafe au laits
Posted by Elleshoe
Wade’s World
Member since Jun 2004
143616 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 6:02 am to
quote:

la_birdman


can't tell if you're trolling or not. suggested parrain's, a legit restaurant, and the mall of cortana that has nothing but baby clothes and running shoes.
Posted by The Detroit Lions
English Turn, LSU Alum
Member since Feb 2010
1432 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 6:04 am to
quote:

Perhaps they should include directions to Earl K. Long hospital


You've gone too far. We are not trying to kill him, just get him shot.
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 6:30 am to
Everyone in this thread has been full of shite.

I think it's a real juvenile dick move to do this to a visiting fan.
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 7:52 am to
I would stay as close to campus as possible. The closer, the more expensive it will be.

There are a ton of good places to eat. Sammy's is a favorite for regular food and beers. If you want a higher end dining experience, hit stroube's.

The entire campus is tailgating, but the nicest areas are around the quad.
Posted by Duckie
Tippy Toe, Louisiana
Member since Apr 2010
24314 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 8:14 am to
quote:

I think it's a real juvenile dick move to do this to a visiting fan.
Posted by Duckie
Tippy Toe, Louisiana
Member since Apr 2010
24314 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 8:15 am to
quote:

I would stay as close to campus as possible. The closer, the more expensive it will be.

There are a ton of good places to eat. Sammy's is a favorite for regular food and beers. If you want a higher end dining experience, hit stroube's.

The entire campus is tailgating, but the nicest areas are around the quad.


Really, it all depends on how much time you have to bs. If you're just in for the game, get drunk and tailgate. Otherwise, give us some details and we'll help you out. When you coming in? Who with?
Posted by Haydo
DTX
Member since Jul 2011
2942 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 8:19 am to
Cortana Mall?? WTF is wrong with yall? That place is a shite-hole. Mall of LA is WAY better and nicer

HiddenFlask - completely agree!
This post was edited on 7/18/12 at 8:20 am
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
23002 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 8:20 am to
We mess with people because we get one of these threads weekly. Most just get good suggestions.

I do a search. Last thread was called "Vandal coming to town" should be easy to find. Had plenty of great tips on BR.
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
43456 posts
Posted on 7/18/12 at 8:21 am to
Warbird, most poeple have given you bullshite.

(Cortana is ghetto, north of florida is ghetto, plank road is ghettto)


For actual answers, There are some great places to stay for games but you must book early. Look into the new casino that is opening up in August, should be perfect for gamedays with a lot of things to do there.

While in town you should try and see mike the tiger, eat as much as possible (chimes, Parrains, Mike Andersons, Sammys), check out campus before gameday if you can (its really beautiful), and go for a run around the LSU lakes (coeds wow).

Walkons the night before the game would be very fun as well as on gameday after the game.

Tailgating is all over campus, some great places to check out are the parade grounds, the lots on Nicholson, or near the quad.

It is safe to drink anywhere on campus on gameday. As long as you are of age. Just dont bring glass, noone likes broken glass.

As for other useful information, be understanding of people "tigerbaiting" you and just go along with it. If you laugh, they will probably offer you a beer. Be fun and cool and no trouble will go your way.

Have a great trip.
This post was edited on 7/18/12 at 8:23 am
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