game. I am going to be coming from Indy. A group of 10 guys. I have never been to West Lafayette. We are all clueless. Any advice on what to do on gameday would be appreciated. Local watering holes, etc. Look forward to a good game! Thanks in advance.
Missouri fan coming in for the
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First of all, wear your Cardinal hats, because there’s way too many Walmart Cub fans around here who need to learn that Harry Caray was a native St. Louisan who grew up loving the Cardinals and served as their radio voice for a quarter-century. He even did Mizzou games. Holy Cow.
Take I-65 to exit 175, head west to Sagamore Parkway, turn right and head north and west over the river and up the hill to the third light in West Lafayette, Yeager Road, turn south
Take I-65 to exit 175, head west to Sagamore Parkway, turn right and head north and west over the river and up the hill to the third light in West Lafayette, Yeager Road, turn south
and merge onto Northwestern Avenue at the roundabout. This is the "orientation before disorientation" part of the trip, as you’ll soon see the stadium on your right. Continue southeast on Northwestern, past campus into the old downtown area, currently marked by two cranes building 16-story apartments.
Stay on Northwestern until it splits right and ends at the main drag, State Street, turn west and look along a south-side corner for Harry’s, the city’s oldest Purdue bar. Or nearby, chain-member Brothers. Or head east and down into the levee area to Bruno’s, a virtual Purdue sports museum with great pizza, Italian and German food. Other good spots nearby are Scotty's Brewhouse or Buffalo Wild Wings. To park for the game, head farther west on State and follow the signs to the intramural fields. Party hardy.
Stay on Northwestern until it splits right and ends at the main drag, State Street, turn west and look along a south-side corner for Harry’s, the city’s oldest Purdue bar. Or nearby, chain-member Brothers. Or head east and down into the levee area to Bruno’s, a virtual Purdue sports museum with great pizza, Italian and German food. Other good spots nearby are Scotty's Brewhouse or Buffalo Wild Wings. To park for the game, head farther west on State and follow the signs to the intramural fields. Party hardy.
Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges.
Actually we do. And those seats have sold out. But beer is everywhere. Especially on me.
Oh, man... I like you. My dad (born in '47) remains to this day a huge Harry fan. He'll always be a Cardinals announcer to him.
A group of 12 of us will be at the Intramural Fields around 12:00 or so. Look for the Missouri Flags.. We will have lots of beer
To explicitly answer the question, you are supposed to have a special pass and a game ticket (any location, not just south end zone).
That said, beer is sold all over the stadium now - kind of diminishes the value of the south end zone patio, a former oasis in a beer desert.
Go to Harry's which is rated the #1 college/alumni bar in America. If you want to try a unique Purdue tradition hit up breakfast Club at all of the bars/clubs in Chancey Hill in the morning.
Triple X is also a must stop for college grub and has been featured on the food network and BTN College grub.
Triple X is also a must stop for college grub and has been featured on the food network and BTN College grub.
Not going to lie and people here will laugh but if you want the college experience and good food hit up wiley or ford dining court. I think it is $12 to get in.
I go when I'm down there just for the nostalgia of freshmen year dorm life.
I go when I'm down there just for the nostalgia of freshmen year dorm life.
Simple answers.....
1) Go to Harry's early and watch the breakfast club crowd do their thing..(Like get in line at 7am early and ready to drink)
2) Got to Triple XXX Drive Inn- Amazing food and Root Beer
3) Walk out to Slater Hill for some tailgating and fun people.
4) After the game if still standing go to Bruno's or Scotty's Brewhouse for dinner and drinks.
Be safe and Boiler Up!
1) Go to Harry's early and watch the breakfast club crowd do their thing..(Like get in line at 7am early and ready to drink)
2) Got to Triple XXX Drive Inn- Amazing food and Root Beer
3) Walk out to Slater Hill for some tailgating and fun people.
4) After the game if still standing go to Bruno's or Scotty's Brewhouse for dinner and drinks.
Be safe and Boiler Up!
If you want a very underrated Purdue steak experience go to McGraw's. Place is a 10 and on the water
