Questions from an LSU fan headed to Syracuse for the game

[Moontan]

Let's face it. You're going to have to move here to visit all these places.

Or stay through the week.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Make paper cat drink natural Ice at the tailgate

That'll teach 'em!

 

[PeteCalvin]

I have to agree. I've had pizza many other places that I've found superior to any of the pizza I ever had in Syracuse. I loved ZJ's pizza, though...that stuff was the best.

"What's a ZJ?" "If you have to ask, big man, you can't afford it."

Dude! Paladino's in N Syr KICKS ASS!!! Did you drink the wrong coffee today? :crazy:

 

[SUskibum]

Dude! Paladino's in N Syr KICKS ASS!!! Did you drink the wrong coffee today? :crazy:

Yes, still the BOAT (I have had pizza all over upstate new york, NYC, LI, Jersey, Philly, Chicago among other places)

 

[Shenexon]

It's called sportsmanship. Try to be classy.

LSU fans do a great job supporting their team on the road and I tip my hat to them. The tailgate atmosphere should be fun and add to the intensity of the day. Relish the competitive camaraderie and show some respect to a bunch of football fans that came a long way to see a game at the Carrier Dome. Let's show them we can do it right too.

 

[blizz]

Boxing hall of fame is on your way from the casino, short stop in canastota. Second on Rosalie's in Skaneatlas, that place is lights out unforgettable...I swear the marinara just explodes in your mouth. If you do the wineries the West Seneca lake Reislings are world class, very unique mineral shale soil that is one of a kind. One of the only public RTJ courses in the nation at Green Lakes (can easily drop the ladies off at Destiny...this of course is a contingemcy for golf part deux). Also, if you want to drop some serious cash (and have your mind completely blown) I recommend the Krebs in Skaneatlas for a schmancy dinner. They only do reservations so get in touch with Kim right away if thateets your famcy. Us northerners are hard but we can do hospitality too...

 

[orangecuse]

Fall Saturday afternoons in Syracuse make for some of the best apple picking in the country! Highly recommend hitting nearby Beak & Skiff Orchard...will provide for some darn good southern apple crumble/crisp!

 

[paper cat]

LSU fans do a great job supporting their team on the road and I tip my hat to them. The tailgate atmosphere should be fun and add to the intensity of the day. Relish the competitive camaraderie and show some respect to a bunch of football fans that came a long way to see a game at the Carrier Dome. Let's show them we can do it right too.

Shenexon, our foursome travels to a couple away games a year. If LSU plays a fun out of conference team like Oregon or Syracuse, we will go there. Next year we will go to Lambeau filed to watch LSU play Wisconsin. We also make it to at least one away SEC game with the goal of going to all the SEC venues at some point. We have to get to Missouri and Texas A&M now that they are in the SEC.

For the most part I find the fans kind of the same for the different places. The majority of fans almost everywhere we go are great. In each fan base there is that 10 to 20% of them that just dont get it. LSU has their fair share for sure. The worst I have seen is at Florida and Georgia, but that was just the bad luck of sitting next to the wrong guy. SEC fans from different schools like to rag on each others fan base, but truth be told the demographics are about the same from school to school with some slight cultural differences.

There is some difference in how serious people take their football. I found Southern Cal fans to be laid back compared to going to a game at Auburn or Florida.

As you say, LSU fans do travel well. Its a long way to Syracuse but there will be a lot of purple and gold. The segment of the LSU fan base that will actually travel that far is usually composed of a pretty good group of folks. It is a party crowd for sure and all the ones I know going are excited to go to a part of the country many LSU people have never been.

Culturally Louisiana is very different depending on where folks come from. South Louisiana, where we are from, is very cajun, Catholic and laid back. North Louisiana tends to be more bible belt and more like Alabama and Mississippi (although they might not like the comparison). The duck dynasty guys are from North La.

I am going to call and make some dinner reservations based on the great recommendations made in this thread. Thanks again to all who made suggestions. I was not expecting so many responses.

 

[FAL]

Someone should probably tell this guy that beer is sold inside the dome.

Along with wine and/or wine slushies for the ladies.

We ain't foolin' around here!

 

[FAL]

Shenexon, our foursome travels to a couple away games a year. If LSU plays a fun out of conference team like Oregon or Syracuse, we will go there. Next year we will go to Lambeau filed to watch LSU play Wisconsin. We also make it to at least one away SEC game with the goal of going to all the SEC venues at some point. We have to get to Missouri and Texas A&M now that they are in the SEC.

For the most part I find the fans kind of the same for the different places. The majority of fans almost everywhere we go are great. In each fan base there is that 10 to 20% of them that just dont get it. LSU has their fair share for sure. The worst I have seen is at Florida and Georgia, but that was just the bad luck of sitting next to the wrong guy. SEC fans from different schools like to rag on each others fan base, but truth be told the demographics are about the same from school to school with some slight cultural differences.

There is some difference in how serious people take their football. I found Southern Cal fans to be laid back compared to going to a game at Auburn or Florida.

As you say, LSU fans do travel well. Its a long way to Syracuse but there will be a lot of purple and gold. The segment of the LSU fan base that will actually travel that far is usually composed of a pretty good group of folks. It is a party crowd for sure and all the ones I know going are excited to go to a part of the country many LSU people have never been.

Culturally Louisiana is very different depending on where folks come from. South Louisiana, where we are from, is very cajun, Catholic and laid back. North Louisiana tends to be more bible belt and more like Alabama and Mississippi (although they might not like the comparison). The duck dynasty guys are from North La.

I am going to call and make some dinner reservations based on the great recommendations made in this thread. Thanks again to all who made suggestions. I was not expecting so many responses.

Hey paper cat! Welcome aboard.

I had the privilege to live in good old Leesville, La. several years ago while stationed at Fort Polk. As I recall, their team mascot was a Wampus Cat. Please, sir, after all these years, please define a Wampus cat for me.

Most appreciative,

Northacuse

 

[SWC75]

Shenexon, our foursome travels to a couple away games a year. If LSU plays a fun out of conference team like Oregon or Syracuse, we will go there. Next year we will go to Lambeau filed to watch LSU play Wisconsin. We also make it to at least one away SEC game with the goal of going to all the SEC venues at some point. We have to get to Missouri and Texas A&M now that they are in the SEC.

For the most part I find the fans kind of the same for the different places. The majority of fans almost everywhere we go are great. In each fan base there is that 10 to 20% of them that just dont get it. LSU has their fair share for sure. The worst I have seen is at Florida and Georgia, but that was just the bad luck of sitting next to the wrong guy. SEC fans from different schools like to rag on each others fan base, but truth be told the demographics are about the same from school to school with some slight cultural differences.

There is some difference in how serious people take their football. I found Southern Cal fans to be laid back compared to going to a game at Auburn or Florida.

As you say, LSU fans do travel well. Its a long way to Syracuse but there will be a lot of purple and gold. The segment of the LSU fan base that will actually travel that far is usually composed of a pretty good group of folks. It is a party crowd for sure and all the ones I know going are excited to go to a part of the country many LSU people have never been.

Culturally Louisiana is very different depending on where folks come from. South Louisiana, where we are from, is very cajun, Catholic and laid back. North Louisiana tends to be more bible belt and more like Alabama and Mississippi (although they might not like the comparison). The duck dynasty guys are from North La.

I am going to call and make some dinner reservations based on the great recommendations made in this thread. Thanks again to all who made suggestions. I was not expecting so many responses.

Sports Illustrated once described college football around the country this way:

In the East, it's a cultural event.

In the Midwest, it's a battle of gladiators

In the West, it's a festival.

In the South, it's a religion.

and in Texas, it's a way of life.

 

[Jake]

Make sure you get wings somewhere. Chances are they'll be great.

I'm with Kelly on the best local pizza being Twin Trees.

I would argue that Tipperary Hill on the west side is a better place to hang than armory...as far as bars. Armory is very young and can be just like any other bar scene. Tip hill has a distinct Irish flavor, more of a cultural feel to it.

If you go there, hit the Blarney Stone for wings or a burger...best of both in town.

 

[Shark58]

I remember when your Darwin's was Orange Cafe. I had a lot of memories erased under both names.

Braggs

 

[MartyCuse]

Great information in this thread. Safe travel to any of our incoming guests and enjoy a great weekend!

 

[NineOneSeven]

Shenexon, our foursome travels to a couple away games a year. If LSU plays a fun out of conference team like Oregon or Syracuse, we will go there. Next year we will go to Lambeau filed to watch LSU play Wisconsin. We also make it to at least one away SEC game with the goal of going to all the SEC venues at some point. We have to get to Missouri and Texas A&M now that they are in the SEC.

For the most part I find the fans kind of the same for the different places. The majority of fans almost everywhere we go are great. In each fan base there is that 10 to 20% of them that just dont get it. LSU has their fair share for sure. The worst I have seen is at Florida and Georgia, but that was just the bad luck of sitting next to the wrong guy. SEC fans from different schools like to rag on each others fan base, but truth be told the demographics are about the same from school to school with some slight cultural differences.

There is some difference in how serious people take their football. I found Southern Cal fans to be laid back compared to going to a game at Auburn or Florida.

As you say, LSU fans do travel well. Its a long way to Syracuse but there will be a lot of purple and gold. The segment of the LSU fan base that will actually travel that far is usually composed of a pretty good group of folks. It is a party crowd for sure and all the ones I know going are excited to go to a part of the country many LSU people have never been.

Culturally Louisiana is very different depending on where folks come from. South Louisiana, where we are from, is very cajun, Catholic and laid back. North Louisiana tends to be more bible belt and more like Alabama and Mississippi (although they might not like the comparison). The duck dynasty guys are from North La.

I am going to call and make some dinner reservations based on the great recommendations made in this thread. Thanks again to all who made suggestions. I was not expecting so many responses.

Tell your LSU brethren how great and classy this board is

 

[Shark58]

and someone mentioned the town of Skanateles, which is in the finger lakes bout 35 mins from SU. Stllas and the Krebs are awesome (Krebs may already be closed for the season).

2 awesome lunch type joints are basically next to each other in the heart of (a very small) town, Johnny Angels for fantastic burgers and Doug's Fish Fry which should appeal to the sLA crowd, even without the creole seasoning. If there was only some way to get the fried oyseters from Dougs onto a real po boy...(ps, get the fries from Johnnys)

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Somebody invite this man to the Fine Mess Tailgate! Just south of the Dome in the Fine Lot on the corner of Henry and Raynor. Just look for the SU and Ft. Drum flags! If anyone in your party is a vet, you can park at the VA parking garage for free. Enjoy your trip to central New York. My suggestion for a cluster of bars after the game is nearby Armory Square home to my home away from home Kitty Hoynes.

 

[retro44]

Visit the Fingerlakes Wineries and try the new gold winning Lemberger variety that goes well with venison and road kill.....yum,yum.

Skaneateles is a great place to stay at......http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g48618-Skaneateles_Finger_Lakes_New_York-Hotels.html

 

[Obie9]

Shenexon, our foursome travels to a couple away games a year. If LSU plays a fun out of conference team like Oregon or Syracuse, we will go there. Next year we will go to Lambeau filed to watch LSU play Wisconsin. We also make it to at least one away SEC game with the goal of going to all the SEC venues at some point. We have to get to Missouri and Texas A&M now that they are in the SEC.

For the most part I find the fans kind of the same for the different places. The majority of fans almost everywhere we go are great. In each fan base there is that 10 to 20% of them that just dont get it. LSU has their fair share for sure. The worst I have seen is at Florida and Georgia, but that was just the bad luck of sitting next to the wrong guy. SEC fans from different schools like to rag on each others fan base, but truth be told the demographics are about the same from school to school with some slight cultural differences.

There is some difference in how serious people take their football. I found Southern Cal fans to be laid back compared to going to a game at Auburn or Florida.

As you say, LSU fans do travel well. Its a long way to Syracuse but there will be a lot of purple and gold. The segment of the LSU fan base that will actually travel that far is usually composed of a pretty good group of folks. It is a party crowd for sure and all the ones I know going are excited to go to a part of the country many LSU people have never been.

Culturally Louisiana is very different depending on where folks come from. South Louisiana, where we are from, is very cajun, Catholic and laid back. North Louisiana tends to be more bible belt and more like Alabama and Mississippi (although they might not like the comparison). The duck dynasty guys are from North La.

I am going to call and make some dinner reservations based on the great recommendations made in this thread. Thanks again to all who made suggestions. I was not expecting so many responses.

My wife & I do something similar in that we try to go to 2-3 away games a year......but for basketball. We were able to visit just about every venue in the Big East, and are now working on our tour of the ACC.

When we visit other schools, we like to stay within an hours drive from our hotel. Syracuse and surrounding areas have much to offer. Although nice, I would think Niagara Falls is a little to far away.

Cooperstown, and the Baseball Hall of Fame is not to far from the Turning stone, and should be on the bucket list of any sports fan. Plan on spending several hours there if you go. I believe I read that several LSU fans were making the trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday. Someone mentioned Beak & Skiff Apple orchard. I think this would be a great idea. They have excellent desserts and breads as well as a grill and most importantly a bar that serves a variety of hard apple ciders, vodka, & gin. The bar has a small outdoor patio with beautiful scenery, and just minutes from downtown Syracuse.

Syracuse has a lot of nice golf courses, but if you are staying at turning stone, there are no better courses. I'd golf at Turning Stone to limit your running around.

As far as restaurants, it is very individual. My wife and I always try to eat at a campus location. Varsity pizza is pretty good, but will be crazy on game day. Funkin Waffles is great www.funknwaffles.com/wp/our-menu and I'd highly recommend the Jive Turkey which was featured on diner driv-ins & dives. There are also a lot of great places to go in armory square that have been mentioned above. Personally, I'd go to Pastabilities, Kitty Hoynes or Empire brewing. Dinosaur BBQ is a nice spot, especially at night if you like blues music. 10 years ago, I would have said this is a must, but I feel their food is not as good as it once was.

Anyways, welcome to Syracuse. You have much to choose from with all the ideas posted above. Both my wife and I are anxious for the return trip to Baton Rouge in 2017.

 

[Headmaster 9]

You probably can't do Cooperstown and Fingerlakes in the same day, they're in opposite directions. You might have to schedule one of these events for Friday.

Also, do not eat the pizza they serve in the dome. You do so at your own risk

Well, really don't eat anything but maybe ice cream in the Dome- foods terrible! The 1911 hard cider is good though.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Shenexon, our foursome travels to a couple away games a year. If LSU plays a fun out of conference team like Oregon or Syracuse, we will go there. Next year we will go to Lambeau filed to watch LSU play Wisconsin. We also make it to at least one away SEC game with the goal of going to all the SEC venues at some point. We have to get to Missouri and Texas A&M now that they are in the SEC.

For the most part I find the fans kind of the same for the different places. The majority of fans almost everywhere we go are great. In each fan base there is that 10 to 20% of them that just dont get it. LSU has their fair share for sure. The worst I have seen is at Florida and Georgia, but that was just the bad luck of sitting next to the wrong guy. SEC fans from different schools like to rag on each others fan base, but truth be told the demographics are about the same from school to school with some slight cultural differences.

There is some difference in how serious people take their football. I found Southern Cal fans to be laid back compared to going to a game at Auburn or Florida.

As you say, LSU fans do travel well. Its a long way to Syracuse but there will be a lot of purple and gold. The segment of the LSU fan base that will actually travel that far is usually composed of a pretty good group of folks. It is a party crowd for sure and all the ones I know going are excited to go to a part of the country many LSU people have never been.

Culturally Louisiana is very different depending on where folks come from. South Louisiana, where we are from, is very cajun, Catholic and laid back. North Louisiana tends to be more bible belt and more like Alabama and Mississippi (although they might not like the comparison). The duck dynasty guys are from North La.

I am going to call and make some dinner reservations based on the great recommendations made in this thread. Thanks again to all who made suggestions. I was not expecting so many responses.

Basically you have a lot of great suggestions already so I am not going to muddle it any further. However, if you are staying at Turning Stone, I would rule out Skaneateles, the Finger Lakes and Niagara Falls. All great places but on the wrong side of Syracuse. I would definitely consider Cooperstown if you have any interest at all about baseball history. The Hall of Fame is great place to visit at least once in your lifetime. Plus they have some great bed and breakfasts and the Otesaga is a nice old hotel plus the town is a great representation of what small town Upstate NY is all about. I enjoy just driving around the lake there. I'm not sure if you mentioned what things your wives like to do but there definitely a ton of great options and like others have said, not enough time.

 

[Shark58]

oh yeah...if you need crack, try Fulton

 

[Jeepers]

and someone mentioned the town of Skanateles, which is in the finger lakes bout 35 mins from SU. Stllas and the Krebs are awesome (Krebs may already be closed for the season).

2 awesome lunch type joints are basically next to each other in the heart of (a very small) town, Johnny Angels for fantastic burgers and Doug's Fish Fry which should appeal to the sLA crowd, even without the creole seasoning. If there was only some way to get the fried oyseters from Dougs onto a real po boy...(ps, get the fries from Johnnys)

How is the new Krebs? I went after graduation and have a great memory of it, but the last time I looked it up they were still rebuilding.

 

[Shark58]

How is the new Krebs? I went after graduation and have a great memory of it, but the last time I looked it up they were still rebuilding.

haven't eaten there since the reopening. my fam has a house on the east side so when I'm up there I either eat at home, or take out from Johnnys and Dougs. I've never heard anything other than stellar reviews from others though.

 

[Stevenson]

If you like bourbon, you can get a 2 ounce pour of Pappy Van Winkle 20 year at the Scotch and Sirloin for $36. Cheapest pour in America and a great bourbon list. Great steaks too.