Howdy fellow Tiger fans! My wife and I live in Waco, Texas and try to visit at least one away stadium every year. Unfortunately, we aren't going to be able to make any Baylor away games this fall. However, my wife and I have decided that we are going to keep up the tradition. Despite having travelled through Baton Rouge (on our way to New Orleans) several times, we've never made it for a game. Checking our schedule, it looks like we could make it down for the Mississippi State game this year and that's what we are planning on. I do have some questions though: 1. We've thought about tailgating- will this be possible for us, given we don't have lot passes or priority parking? If so, where do people setup? How far in advance do we need to arrive to secure a spot? We'd have a small setup- take up the equivalent of a parking spot. 2. We have two options for accomodations- renting a hotel room or renting a travel trailer or motorhome. The only way we'd consider the latter options is if there is a good atmosphere (CWS comes to mind) among the RVing crowd. Do most people who bring RVs stay for a few nights? How much does a spot cost? Would a travel trailer be allowed? In other words, is this a popular option or will I be around old folk (or even worse, alone) the entire weekend? 2b. If we do decide to just do the hotel room bit, does anyone have any recommendations? Also, on game day, how early should we get to campus? What are the sights to see around the stadium before gametime? In Waco, we have a beer garden or two near the stadium, are there any of those around Tiger Stadium? 3. I've been casually looking at ticket prices online. What are the reasonable prices for the different sections for a game like MSU? I've seen them in the $70-100 per ticket range on Stubhub for the upper deck seats (600s). Is that high? Could I find them cheaper on gameday from a scalper? Is the view typically better in the endzone or would you recommend being in between the goal lines in the upper deck? 4. Any good restaurants? My wife isn't big on seafood (which rules out a lot of cajun options- I know, shame on her!), but I'm sure there are some other good local options. Any recommendations? Thanks for all your advice! Looking forward to the responses! Thanks again! Brandon
For the Miss St game there should be plenty of tickets available on campus the day of the game, at face price. Most of those tickets will be in the upper decks. As far as the endzones go, the lower east section of the north endzone is nice. The uppers have a great view.
The MSU game will not be a good one for tailgating, nor will most home games this year I expect. I'd look for it to be a 11:30AM kickoff on Raycom Sports.
Baylor Guy, I use to live up your way 2 years ago. I was stationed at Ft Hood. My wife was born and raised in Killeen and we would love for you to come and tailgate with us for that game. If you need any info send me an email at [email protected]
Baylor guy..........you just got one of the most impressive invites for tailgating. Their tent is easy to spot.. so is the atmosphere. Look for BIG DUDES.............:lol: HAVING FUN...........
like this.... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62PgKApu-6c[/media] or this.... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox7MQbgQoZ4&feature=related[/media] or even this.... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7FexU5cTLQ&feature=related[/media]
Prime spots near the stadium are permit-only, but almost any other areas on campus from the lakes to the river can be tailgated. You really have to arrive just after dawn to get a better free spot, but even the pastures on river road will work unless you think you can arrive a hour or two ahead of the game--you'll just spend your time stuck in traffic. If you come at least five hours early you will find plenty of free parking. The north side LSU lots are small and fill up quickly. Avoid parking in the high-crime neighborhood to the north of campus, the better parking is on the south side anyway. If you run late, the big free grass lots off the river road aren't that far from the stadium, but the post-game traffic sucks. Better get on it. Hotels even remotely near campus are likely booked already. RV parking on campus information is on the LSU web site [B][U]www.lsusports.com[/U][/B]. They have specific rules and they fill up early, too although I think there may be some overflow lots down river road--to far to walk to the game. Check hotels in Port Allen across the river as well as in Baton Rouge. There is no shortage of beer halls and night clubs in BR. The Varsity Theatre and The Caterie are close to campus and have live music. Don't forget there are two riverboat Casinos downtown for fun and excitement. And The French Quarter is only a hour or so away. Prices will vary depending on which game, whether it has been moved to the afternoon, and weather. Sideline seats will be pricey. Endzone seats aren't bad and very close to the field. Upper decks are pretty good seats in the lower part but very high in the upper. Try these links for maps and info: Getting to the Game: Traffic, Parking, and Tailgating Tiger Stadium Interactive Stadium Map: See Your view of the Field Any good restaurants? Are you kidding me, rookie? Cajun/Creole food isn't all seafood, it's a lot of pork and chicken, too. We eat good in Baton Rouge. There is some damn good food in this town, especially seafood. Mike Andersons, Phil's Oyster Bar, Drusilla Seafood, and Ralph & Kacoos are the most popular. All will be crowded on game weekends but you can get in with a reasonable wait, they are used to it. TJ Ribs is especially good at moving a crowd through on game day and serves fine BBQ. Good off-campus Bar & Grills abound. The Chimes, Walk-on's, The Pastime, Georges, Ivars, Sammy's and Brewbachers are all great LSU bars with good food. Juban's is kind of upscale but has the finest Creole cuisine in town. Boutin's for Cajun cuisine and music. And don't forget 24-hour breakfast at Louie's Cafe, a classic just-off-campus diner with the best omelettes and burgers in town. Game-Day traditions: Go see Mike the Tiger's new million-dollar habitat, our live Bengal Tiger Mascot. There is usually music and a Jambalaya stand nearby The LSU Tiger Band marches down the hill to Tiger Stadium well before the game and it is something to see and hear. It will be crowded, but the crowd response is part of the show. Tailgaiting is legendary around campus before the game. Nobody, I mean nobody, cooks more or better food than LSU tailgaters.
