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Hit the road for LSU’s away games and stop for off-field fun and food

Ole Miss, Sept. 19

Fans venturing into this hotbed of hurt feelings will find strength in numbers at a Traveling Tigers tailgate before the game where the smack talk is good and the food is even better. If you’re there on your own, don’t miss hotspots like Square Books, as well as James Beard nominee Snackbar and award-winner City Grocery.

Kentucky, Oct. 10

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The chance to play Kentucky means bonus experiences like bourbon tastings, horse racing and a tour of Henry Clay’s massive 19th-century estate, Ashland.

Auburn, Oct. 24

Mike or Aubie? Only one Tiger will reign supreme. Head for the Plains and enjoy local cuisine at fine dining eatery Acre and see how real “war eagles” are cared for at the Auburn University Raptor Center.

Tennessee, Nov. 21

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Traveling Tigers’ Rocky Top tailgate assembles the purple and gold on a picturesque riverfront spot in downtown Knoxville. While in town, don’t miss the city’s No. 1 attraction, Navitat Knoxville, an all-ability, family-friendly ropes course and zip line with incredible views.

Arkansas, Nov. 28

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This year’s faceoff against the Razorbacks means a trip to the Ozarks and to charming Fayetteville. Sample a juicy burger at local institution Hugo’s before the game. Afterward, catch a band at George’s Majestic Lounge, the state’s oldest live music venue.


This article was originally published in 225 Magazine’s 2026 Tiger Pride edition.

Guest Author
"225" Features Writer Maggie Heyn Richardson is an award-winning journalist and the author of "Hungry for Louisiana, An Omnivore’s Journey." A firm believer in the magical power of food, she’s famous for asking total strangers what they’re having for dinner.