First game advice

[ropotnik]

My wife and I moved to NC recently and are attending our first ASU game this upcoming weekend vs Campbell. We've heard and have been reading up on the history of ASU football and are very excited. Early in the day, the plan is to go to Blowing Rock for a little bit of outlet shopping, find a place to watch the Akron vs Penn State game at noon and then check out the ASU campus and atmosphere before the game.

Any recommendations on hassle-free parking? Should we buy a pass in advance? We'd like to get there early enough to check out any must-do or see things on or around campus so any recommendations would be awesome.

Thanks

[RankinApp]

Park for free in the Watauga County Social Services lot. Shuttle buses run from the lot to the Broyhill Music Center. From there, the campus and downtown is your oyster.

[App91]

Welcome, We are so very glad to have you. Please stop by space 33 in the music lot. I am not sure yet of the menu but we would love to meet you and discuss our beloved alma mater.

[App74]

As you walk toward the stadium from social services parking, you will pass a large lot on the left (Raley). Across the street on the right is music lot. We're at #7. I invite you to hang out with us.

[AppSt94]

My advice to you is the obvious and that is to get there early to soak in the atmosphere. Be prepared for a lot of walking and none of it is flat. This is a night game so file this one away for a return trip to The Rock. When checking the game time temperature, be mindful of where your seats are. Seats on the west side are generally 5 to 10 degrees cooler than the field and seats on the east side are about 10 degrees warmer than the feild.

[87ASUgrad]

Welcome! For your noon Akron vs Penn State game watching, I recommend The Rock Sports Bar & Grill (link below). Plenty of football games on there and they will find any game that is available if you ask. I think they have about 40 TVs. Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere and the beer selection is great. We love the hot wings there, especially their "Kenny" wings, and the loaded pub chips are awesome. Pregame = If you are near the Rivers Street Parking Deck, come on up, elevators are on teh east side of the deck. We have tailgating on the top and mid levels and always have a great time. Go APPS!

http://www.therocksportsbar.com/

[DaphneUrquhart]

Welcome! The Watauga Social Services lot is your best bet for free parking. There is pay parking at places like First Baptist Church (downtown on King St) and several other places you'll see around town if you get to Boone early enough. If you enjoy the atmosphere and want to join the family for a full season, you can get a parking pass by joining the Yosef Club ($250 or higher) and buying either season or half-season tickets.

I'll add another tailgate invitation to App74's. We're in the Stadium Lot on the row closest to the stadium right across from Owens field house. We're in spot #76.

I also recommend getting into the stadium early enough to see the band come in and to enjoy the pre-game festivities.

See you at The Rock!

[ropotnik]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and advice, especially regarding temperature. We're sitting on the east side so that's great info. The Rock Sports Bar sounds perfect for lunch and we plan to try and make a tailgate on the way to the The Rock - early enough to catch the pre-game show.