Andres

Thanks guys, sounds like Fred's or Bogie's should be fun

So we're here and ready for the game tomorrow!

Can you guys recommend a good bar we can go to tonight to have a few drinks, music and meet some local ladies?

Chimes?

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make sure to bump this thread a week or two before the game.

would love to have you guys stop by our tailgate

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Will do, would love to meet up with you guys for a drink, that would be great, thanks

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Bring some VB ale. All (most) Americans know is the Fosters crap.

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Haha that's funny, no one here in Oz drinks Fosters either!

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I think this would be much better than wearing Purple and Gold. I know you want to wear our colors and support us...and it can be safe wearing Purple and Gold because they won't Tiger Bait you like they will the other team. But if you're wearing a Rugby Jersey, plus people hear your accent when you walk up to them, just tell them where you're from and you've heard so much about LSU Tailgating you had to see it for yourself. People will treat you better than their own. Who are we playing the day you're coming in? If it's a rent a win, then nobody would care what you're wearing anyway...but if it's Bama or Ole Miss, then don't wear those colors unless you want to hear a never ending chorus of Tiger Bait and have drinks thrown at you instead of handed to you. You'll have a great time...

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Yeah I think I'm gonna go with some sort of Aussie shirt and a LSU cap.

Game we're coming for is LSU v Missouri. Any colours we should avoid?

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Andres, campus area is safe after a game. There are so many cops around anyway that the thugs just don't bother. If you look on a map, Roosevelt St to the I-10 just north of it is basically the ghetto. There is nothing there anyway, so you're not missing out at all. Anywhere south of Roosevelt is completely fine, like anywhere, just use your wits and be aware. And franky, people park in the hood on Gameday so it's pretty safe then.

Definitely drink at The Chimes just off campus. It's a great place to grab a pint, or get shite housed.

If you want to easily get laid, go to Freds Bar in Tigerland. Downtown is also fun, there is a strip there with a ton of random bars to try out.

Zippys is a good place to grab lunch on a non-gameday. Usually some hot girls and they have some nice drinks.

On a hotel, the closer the better. A good recommendation though is the Residence Inn Towne Center. Only because it's in a very nice part of town (close to where I live) and they have a lot of food options. It is a bit of a drive though.

On what to wear, definitely an LSU hat and something Aussie should do. We love our Aussie players.

Before you go, if you're heading East out of town, take Highland Road from the LSU lakes (such a pretty area) all the way east to where Highland meets I-10. It's a beautiful drive and really let's you see the charm Baton Rouge has. Some gorgeous homes too. Baton Rouge from the highway just doesn't show the beauty of the area!

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Great suggestions, thanks for taking the time to post

Seems like the area is pretty safe apart from the small bit up north which we will just avoid.

Chimes is definitely on the list, seem that Freds Bar should also be on the list as we're keen to mingle with the girls, just hope they're happy to chat to random aussies

Thanks for the tip too regarding the drive east of town, will definitely take that option as we're driving to New Orleans afterwards

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Buy your shirts in Baton Rouge.

Tiger Mania, Black & Gold Sports Shop, WalMart, Tiger People, Tiger District, LSU bookstore and LSU gift shop near stadium all have LSU shirts.

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Thanks for this, are those places on campus?

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I'll be at that game.



Get to campus early. Not like crack of dawn early but if you can get there by say, noon? That would be good. And that's pushing it.

Traffic is always backed up on gamedays.

Get there early so you can experience everything.

As silly as it sounds, just walk up to tailgates and ask how things are going. People will talk to you just like they know you. (Just don't wear any Bama stuff )

Watch the band come down the hill. Yes, it's not much but it's our hill! The players come down the hill about 15 min prior to the band.


Go see Mike in his habitat. Run by the bookstore, get you some LSU stuff.


After the game, not sure what to tell you to do. There are lots of places to go that are nearby.


TJ Ribs is a fun place. Lots of tv's and beer. Food is decent. Not a far drive from Tiger Stadium.


Have an awesome time!

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Thanks for the tips, based on all the advice I think we're gonna get there in the morning to really soak it all in!

So where does the band walk in so we can watch?

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Siegen Inn from the website looks at least decent. In a nice part of town so safely not a dive. In a newer part of town so not as iffy as an equivalently priced hotel that's 40 years old. It basically looks like a slightly cheaper knock off of a Holiday Inn, The Chimes that people are recommending is basically a comfortable pub with tv's, food, and beer. Google it and you'll see. Lots of very reasonably priced, good food that will fill you up on that street like Five Guys and Chipotle, although the Louie's that was recommended has more local fare. Wear a hat. Drinking all day in the sun or whatever will wear you out.

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Yeah you looks fine and pretty decent price for accommodation, happy to pay a little extra Uber to and from.

What are the local bars like with hats, are you allowed to wear them inside or you have to take them off? I wanna buy a really nice LSU hat, where's the best place in town for that?

Thanks so much for all your advice, really appreciate it

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I met a few tiger fans along the way, met two blokes in Nashville who invited us to their tailgate and it was unreal so we spent most of the day there. I wore an LSU shirt because I'm a supporter. My mates dressed as normal but you will have no problem meeting people with your accent mate. Especially girls that's not an exaggeration especially in the smaller cities. My email address is deanjanda@hotmail.com if you have any questions mate I'm happy to help with whatever I can

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Sounds awesome mate, sounds like you guys had a blast!

I might email you later on if I have any more questions, sounds like the locals have amazing hospitality, I can't wait!