Gameday/Notre Dame for Visitors, and First Timers

[Blazers46]

Top food choices, in my opinion:
Rocco’s
Barnaby’s on Jefferson
The Lauber
Parisi’s

Midwest folks are all about their pizza and pasta!

 

[Blazers46]

Can anyone recommend places to eat. We plan on getting in late Thursday night and have Friday to visit the campus. Thanks guys

Burgers - Biebs and Ash
Pizza - Barnabys (all locations are the same no matter what the locals say)
Asian - Soho Japanese bistro
Mexican - Salsas
Breakfast - Metro Diner

Others - Evil Czech, Corndance

 

[Irish2155]

Burgers - Biebs and Ash
Pizza - Barnabys (all locations are the same no matter what the locals say)
Asian - Soho Japanese bistro
Mexican - Salsas
Breakfast - Metro Diner

Others - Evil Czech, Corndance

Metro is our go to breakfast spot here in Indy too. Place is great.

 

[NorthDakota]

All are welcome!! The smoker, griddle and now pizza oven run 24 hours a day. Only catch is you have to help finish digging my tunnel.

I need to get over my claustrophobia. I will assist.

 

[arndtjc]

Will be staying in Chicago USC weekend. Would like to get to campus Saturday morning or early afternoon.

Has anyone taken one of them fan bus things from Chicago? Would prefer to not drive ourselves

If you're flying into Chicago, I highly recommend renting a car and staying in between Chicago and South Bend. Michigan City, Chesterton, Valpo, Portage, Porter. Michigan City also has a South Shore station if you want to go that route and could theoretically do it without a car. It's 45 minutes into campus, don't have to worry about getting up too early and can take your time on your schedule getting into town. After the game, it's really easy to just follow the crowd back west and with the flow of traffic, unless you're being a complete moron it's virtually impossible to get yourself pulled over

After four hours of sobering up in the stadium after tailgating, I'm a-okay to make the drive back. Done it 19 times now

 

[irishff1014]

Second time back. We brought the kids this time. Seeing their excitement made it as exciting as the first trip. Beautiful weather so far, the campus is beautiful as always and the new facility is coming along nicely.

 

[irishff1014]

We arrived on Wednesday and it has been a blast. From the stadium tour, to just walking around and looking at all the facilities and taking the kids to the book store was awesome.

My daughter loves volleyball so we went to that game tonight, it was fun and entertaining and they beat Virginia 3-0. My son loves baseball and plays all year round so we are going to go to the fall ball game they are playing on Sunday. We are making all the stops this trip.

 

[Blazers46]

We arrived on Wednesday and it has been a blast. From the stadium tour, to just walking around and looking at all the facilities and taking the kids to the book store was awesome.

My daughter loves volleyball so we went to that game tonight, it was fun and entertaining and the beat Virginia 3-0. My son loves baseball and plays all year round so we are going to go to the fall ball game they are playing on Sunday. We are making all the stops this trip.

That’s awesome. It was those types of memories as a kid that have made me an Irish lifer!!

 

[domer13]

We arrived on Wednesday and it has been a blast. From the stadium tour, to just walking around and looking at all the facilities and taking the kids to the book store was awesome.

My daughter loves volleyball so we went to that game tonight, it was fun and entertaining and they beat Virginia 3-0. My son loves baseball and plays all year round so we are going to go to the fall ball game they are playing on Sunday. We are making all the stops this trip.

If your kids are up for it tonight, midnight drummer's circle (in front of Main Building) is a great time as well.

 

[jprue24]

Boise fan's experience at ND

 

[ulukinatme]

Boise fan's experience at ND

Great energy, seemed to really enjoy the experience despite the loss. Loved his outlook on life and giving thanks to God.
Don't park in White Field though, he screwed up there. The lines for those buses are too long! You're almost better off walking to your car unless you're there early. Better to pay $25ish to park in someone's yard east of campus or use the ParkWhiz app.

 

[irishff1014]

Great energy, seemed to really enjoy the experience despite the loss. Loved his outlook on life and giving thanks to God.
Don't park in White Field though, he screwed up there. The lines for those buses are too long! You're almost better off walking to your car unless you're there early. Better to pay $25ish to park in someone's yard east of campus or use the ParkWhiz app.

We parked at Holy Cross and walked to the car after the game is was so easy. Plus you got to talk to other Irish fans. Once we got in the vehicle we were out of there in no time. It was 40$ but it was painless and the troopers did a great job with the traffic.

 

[ulukinatme]

We parked at Holy Cross and walked to the car after the game is was so easy. Plus you got to talk to other Irish fans. Once we got in the vehicle we were out of there in no time. It was 40$ but it was painless and the troopers did a great job with the traffic.

That's not bad, but you can park in some yards off Edison or Bulla which are just as far and probably cheaper. I parked at Ascent Hospice on Edison last game I went to using ParkWhiz, same distance and it was $25. They even drove me to campus (Just had to walk back...may have stopped in the Backer for a beverage).

 

[Hautian Domer]

Kind of a specific question.

I’m coming in for the Navy game this Thursday. I want to take my daughter, son in law, and grandson to Fiddler’s Hearth downtown for dinner. The son in law is a big fan of scotches and Irish whiskey, and Rohr’s turns into a shit show…

- Is one night on game weekends substantially better than the others (Thursday vs Friday)?

- Do they have live music on Thursday and Friday?

- Friday, I can only get a reservation at 6:30 for 3….do you think they’d care or would it be that big of a deal to make it for 3 and show up with 4 (my grandson is 5)? Thursday looks wide open..should I opt for it instead?

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Kind of a specific question.

I’m coming in for the Navy game this Thursday. I want to take my daughter, son in law, and grandson to Fiddler’s Hearth downtown for dinner. The son in law is a big fan of scotches and Irish whiskey, and Rohr’s turns into a shit show…

- Is one night on game weekends substantially better than the others (Thursday vs Friday)?

- Do they have live music on Thursday and Friday?

- Friday, I can only get a reservation at 6:30 for 3….do you think they’d care or would it be that big of a deal to make it for 3 and show up with 4 (my grandson is 5)? Thursday looks wide open..should I opt for it instead?

I took the family to Fiddler’s Hearth on a Friday night & there was live music. But…that was back in 2012.

 

[irishjim]

Kind of a specific question.

I’m coming in for the Navy game this Thursday. I want to take my daughter, son in law, and grandson to Fiddler’s Hearth downtown for dinner. The son in law is a big fan of scotches and Irish whiskey, and Rohr’s turns into a shit show…

- Is one night on game weekends substantially better than the others (Thursday vs Friday)?

- Do they have live music on Thursday and Friday?

- Friday, I can only get a reservation at 6:30 for 3….do you think they’d care or would it be that big of a deal to make it for 3 and show up with 4 (my grandson is 5)? Thursday looks wide open..should I opt for it instead?

They have had music on Fridays this year before home games..haven't seen anything for this Friday. Give them a call

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Kind of a specific question.

I’m coming in for the Navy game this Thursday. I want to take my daughter, son in law, and grandson to Fiddler’s Hearth downtown for dinner. The son in law is a big fan of scotches and Irish whiskey, and Rohr’s turns into a shit show…

- Is one night on game weekends substantially better than the others (Thursday vs Friday)?

- Do they have live music on Thursday and Friday?

- Friday, I can only get a reservation at 6:30 for 3….do you think they’d care or would it be that big of a deal to make it for 3 and show up with 4 (my grandson is 5)? Thursday looks wide open..should I opt for it instead?

They haven’t done as much live music this year as they have done in the past. They ran it as open mic night most of the time.

Thursday will be your easiest day, Fridays have been chaotic during home games this season.

 

[brewdog_14527]

Question for the group. I have been to ND 3 times and have always parked at a real estate building over my the Linebacker. I think it is about a mile from campus. This year, we are going to SU and bringing my wife who may have some mobility issues with that walk from there to the stadium and then back at the end of the game. Is there better parking somewhere, that isn't an arm and leg? I have looked at the maps of campus parking and I can't really get the picture of it in my head, since I have only parked in one spot. Thanks!

 

[ReesusCrist]

Question for the group. I have been to ND 3 times and have always parked at a real estate building over my the Linebacker. I think it is about a mile from campus. This year, we are going to SU and bringing my wife who may have some mobility issues with that walk from there to the stadium and then back at the end of the game. Is there better parking somewhere, that isn't an arm and leg? I have looked at the maps of campus parking and I can't really get the picture of it in my head, since I have only parked in one spot. Thanks!

With mobility issues, does she have a handicap parking tag? If so, you should be able to purchase a parking pass for the Bulla lot near the library. In the grand scheme of things, it may not be that much closer than parking near the Backer, but you would be much more likely to see a courtesy cart doing runs between that lot and the rest of campus.

From the ND athletics website:

ADA parking is available in Bulla Lot ($50 per vehicle) and can be accessed from Douglas/Wilson Dr. Parking passes may be pre-purchased from the Murnane Family Ticket Office by calling 574-631-7356.

Notre Dame offers free flag-down, one-way courtesy cart service across campus, driven by our Guest Services Team in green jackets.

Hours of operation are:

Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 90 minutes prior to Kick Off
3:30 pm ET Kick Off – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
7:30 pm ET Kick Off – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Please Note: Courtesy Carts cannot be reserved and there is no post-game service.

Times are subject to change in the event of inclement weather.

 

[ulukinatme]

With mobility issues, does she have a handicap parking tag? If so, you should be able to purchase a parking pass for the Bulla lot near the library. In the grand scheme of things, it may not be that much closer than parking near the Backer, but you would be much more likely to see a courtesy cart doing runs between that lot and the rest of campus.

From the ND athletics website:

ADA parking is available in Bulla Lot ($50 per vehicle) and can be accessed from Douglas/Wilson Dr. Parking passes may be pre-purchased from the Murnane Family Ticket Office by calling 574-631-7356.

Notre Dame offers free flag-down, one-way courtesy cart service across campus, driven by our Guest Services Team in green jackets.

Hours of operation are:

Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 90 minutes prior to Kick Off
3:30 pm ET Kick Off – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
7:30 pm ET Kick Off – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Please Note: Courtesy Carts cannot be reserved and there is no post-game service.

Times are subject to change in the event of inclement weather.

Reesus saves!

 

[ulukinatme]

If anyone is curious what the player's walk is like, imagine the sidewalk all the way to the stadium lined with people (Not this deep all the way, but closer to the stadium and outside the church it's packed like this).

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[DCDomer]

Staying in Elkhart on Friday/Saturday. Fortunately, we have a DD in the group.

Give me some answers for my burning questions:

1. Best parking situation
2. Best Guinness in town
3. Good breakfast/brunch that wont be too swamped. Would like to get the food out of the way before hitting bars.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Staying in Elkhart on Friday/Saturday. Fortunately, we have a DD in the group.

Give me some answers for my burning questions:

1. Best parking situation
2. Best Guinness in town
3. Good breakfast/brunch that wont be too swamped. Would like to get the food out of the way before hitting bars.

Backtrack to Middlebury and eat at the Essenhaus. Consume as much Bacon, Mush and Head Cheese as humanly possible and hit on Amish women. Should mix well with lots of alcohol later in the day.

 

[ulukinatme]

Staying in Elkhart on Friday/Saturday. Fortunately, we have a DD in the group.

Give me some answers for my burning questions:

1. Best parking situation
2. Best Guinness in town
3. Good breakfast/brunch that wont be too swamped. Would like to get the food out of the way before hitting bars.

In my opinion I still like using the Park Whiz app. I've used it twice now to park at Ascent Hospice on Edison. It's 2 blocks east of the Linebacker, so only like a 20 minute walk from the stadium. It used to be cheaper, but now it looks like it's $40 for the Syracuse game. The nice part is the last few times I've parked there they will drive you to campus and drop you off at no charge, so you're only walking one way. You also get right on the road after the game, no waiting on traffic.
[EDIT] Still says "Parking and Shuttle Service" so it looks like they do still drive you to campus and save you at least one walk.

 

[forkbeard3777]

Staying in Elkhart on Friday/Saturday. Fortunately, we have a DD in the group.

Give me some answers for my burning questions:

1. Best parking situation
2. Best Guinness in town
3. Good breakfast/brunch that wont be too swamped. Would like to get the food out of the way before hitting bars.

When I went a couple of years ago, the Guinness at the hotel bar on campus and at the traditional Irish pub downtown South Bend (someone can help me out here) were both very good. The Irish Pub across the street from campus next to the hotels wasn't the best pour - especially on Gameday, but that was somewhat to be expected.

In regard to breakfast, we also ate at some pancake place (not IHOP, Waffle House etc.) nearby campus and the Linebacker. It was pretty good and quick.

 

[jprue24]

 

[ulukinatme]

Who is this bitch, and what's his deal? I checked his page out for a minute and it felt like a waste of time.

 

[jprue24]

Who is this bitch, and what's his deal? I checked his page out for a minute and it felt like a waste of time.

I have absolutely no idea.

 

[jprue24]

I'll offset my random "negative" post

 

[ulukinatme]

How was the trip, @DCDomer ?