LSU-Miss State game questions

I would look at booking a hotel room as soon as possible. Lodging in Starkville is always booked out way ahead of the fall. Otherwise you will be forced to stay in Columbus, but still not a bad 30 minute drive to campus. I might also look into AirBnB, more and more students are starting to rent out their apartment/homes these days.

While there, I would definitely take some time to visit the The Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana in the campus library. The museum documents the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. The Collection complements Civil War-related materials in the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and Mississippi State University Libraries Special Collections.

For food, eat local. You can't go wrong with Little Dooey's (Catfish or Texas Toast BBQ), The Veranda, Restaurant Tyler (Get the Porkchop), Mugshots, Bulldog Burger (New Favorite spot), Two Brother's smoked meats (Wings), Dave's Darkhorse Tavern (Lamb Pizza). The CampHouse has a really good oyster poboy with leidenheimer bread. Owner was telling me that they have Oysters shipped up from south of Houma if you are feeling seafood while in town.

If you're relatively young, the cotton district has a bunch of patio style bars that are really fun for day drinking. Downtown night life is pretty meh. They have a Moe's that can be fun, but most of the good times are in the Cotton District. Bin 612 is a good time and usually a post grad crowd. Frank Foster is playing at Rick's on 10/18 (The Friday night before the game). Fun venue for all fans.

Tailgating is all right outside of the stadium in the Junction. It's a lot like the Parade Grounds at LSU, but more condensed. Put your beer in a cup to avoid any BS from our police. The Dawg Walk is a pretty cool experience. Your best best is going right into the heart of the Junction. People in Starkville are friendly just like the people in Baton Rouge. Fraternize with some State folks and you will be invited into someone's tailgate in no time. If you are sneaking liquor in the game, put it in your waistband. I've seen gaurds on occasion check boots.

If you like to play Golf there are two courses in West Point, Mississippi which house two of the nicest courses in the state. Old Waverly and Mossy Oak. Mississippi State also has a very well kept university course that is affordable for those on a tighter budget.

Tickets really shouldn't be that hard to come by. Parking however, will be a nightmare if you don't get there early enough. It's not as bad as LSU's situation, but it's very scattered and not very organized. Your best bet for free parking is just driving around until you see an open spot off the highway.

Lastly, it's not the desolate place a lot of people make it out to be, it's a town built on college football/baseball. You will have fun if you embrace the town and pull hard to the Tigers. Safe Travels

Visit Starkville Here is a link to some more information around other things to do in Starkville.

Thanks a million! Very informative