Texasfam247

If they like Roller Coasters, Fiesta Texas is still one of the better theme parks in the country. Sea World is about a 35 minute drive from downtown as well.

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Can I salvage a good time or should we skip it?

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It depends on your expectations, if your looking for a low key evening, maybe grabbing a bite along the river, pop in a few shops and check out the Christmas decorations at this time of year, then your experience will be just fine. There is a fun Irish pub along the river, maybe hop into the river center mall for some shopping etc. Shouldn't be too crowded mid week, plus the cooler weather may keep some folks away.
I 2nd eating at Boudros. Some of the best food in the city.

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Court of Two Sisters breakfast buffet is legit

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My kind of place. I just read the history about it and I cant believe all the years of going to NOLA we never ate there.

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Not necessarily quick, but you all might enjoy going to Walk Ons since you'll be right near it.

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We have a walk ons near us in San Antonio and frequent often so will probably do something we haven't been to.

WJ and Peche both look amazing! Thank you for those recommendations. I also have the WWII museum on the list already. I'm not sure how fired up my wife is about that one though so we will see if it makes the cut.

I have a previous post in TigerRant about some general ideas of things to do this weekend (Vandy game) for my families first LSU game in Baton Rouge. My 12 year old son is unaware of this trip and it will be a surprise. He loves LSU Baseball (His dream baseball school) as well as the football team.

I will use this post for more specifically for food and beverage ideas.

Loose itinerary as follows:

- We decided to stay in New Orleans. This used to be my wife and I home away from home in our younger years going 2-3 times a year, (were 44) now. We haven't been in 7 or 8 years and decided to use the opportunity for a long weekend. (Friday to Monday)

Friday: Driving in to BR, will be in town around 3pm and will be going to the baseball scrimmage at 4pm. Need a quick dinner spot before heading into NOLA to check in.

Saturday: Wake up fairly early and eat breakfast at good local NOLA spot? Recommendations?
Then head to BR and spend day around campus getting ready for game. Ideas while we are there. Lunch? Chimes was high on several recommended list. Late night after game snack/drink?

Sunday all day and night and Monday morning will be spent in NOLA. Need some food suggestions. My son eats well, likes fish, etc... so no need for kiddie type meal stuff.

First, Underwood is signing. He is built for LSU and in this particular situation (regardless of money differences) it feels as if he understands the opportunity in front of him by playing at LSU vs the current Michigan situation. As bad as it feels right now in Baton Rouge, Michigan is even further free falling with a coaching group far worse than LSU's.

Second, there needs to be just as much interest in bringing in other top talent. Underwood is a difference maker without a doubt, but he isn't winning by himself. There are plenty of other holes to fill that could use some homerun signings.

Yea let's hope a repeat of Bama doesn't happen. The nice thing about Vandy is it's my son's 2nd choice of dream baseball schools. So even though its football (which he plays) he still gets to see both programs.
Also, night game was a priority for us so this one checks that box as well.

Bringing my 12 yr old son (Big LSU fan and his dream school to play baseball) and wife to town for the game vs Vandy. This will be all of our first times seeing a game there. I have a couple former LSU grads giving us advice on things to do, see, eat etc. while we are in town and would love more ideas.