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Tiger Cub [12]
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First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 12:38 PM
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Howdy from Texas!
Four of us are coming (we go to a new stadium for a game each fall) to the SMU v Clemson game this weekend. We are super excited, and will be decked out in clemson gear. (we always root for the home team when we travel). We are staying at an airbnb right next to campus.
I have had some suggestions thrown our way on where to eat, get drinks etc. We arrive Friday afternoon.
In your mind, absolute must sees or dos this weekend? Friday, before/after game Sat, Sunday morning brunch?
Thank you all! Go Tigers.
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
Oct 13, 2025, 12:39 PM
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Just to clear the air, 2 Aggies, 1 Longhorn grad, and a Tenn Volunteer makes up our group..
No SMU garbage will be brought with us! ha.
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Gridiron Giant [16077]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 12:47 PM
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Smoking Pig - BBG.
ESSO - For drinks
TD's - For more drinks
Tiger Town Tavern - For even more drinks. I used to like the hot wings here too. Haven't had them in a few years though.
Ice Cream at 55 Exchange on Campus.
Mac's Drive In - Cheeseburger & Chocolate MilkShake!!
Watch Tiger Walk 2.5 hours before kickoff.
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
Oct 13, 2025, 10:38 PM
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Thank you!
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Ring of Honor [21727]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 12:52 PM
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Just to clear the air, 2 Aggies, 1 Longhorn grad, and a Tenn Volunteer makes up our group..
No SMU garbage will be brought with us! ha.
Still looks like an SEC garbage pile though.
I kid. Or do I?
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 2:07 PM
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We will play nice this weekend! Haha
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Rival Killer [2822]
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Legend [6614]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
Oct 13, 2025, 1:06 PM
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Sloan Street Tap Room for the best Dive Bar and best beer prices.
Nick's on Sloan Street for the best fried mushrooms and bourbon.
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Rival Killer [2822]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 10:42 PM
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I can’t eat fried mushrooms anymore, because one time a few years ago back in town I drank a lot and decided it would be a good idea to order these and eat the entire thing. I threw up so much that I can’t even look at another fried mushroom anymore lol!
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Head Coach [997]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
Oct 13, 2025, 1:08 PM
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Smoking pig BBQ, Esso Club, Tiger Town Tavern.
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110%er [3623]
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Welcome!
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Oct 13, 2025, 1:32 PM
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October is the most beautiful month of the year in the Upstate, in my opinion. So, you picked a good time to visit.
You will be treated with respect, if you do the same. Unless some dude is loaded, then all bets are off. We're generally hospitable.
I know it sounds strange to go to an ice cream place, but there's history behind it, so Exchange '55 is worth it. If you like blue cheese, pick some up as well. https://www.clemson.edu/bluecheese/history.html
Esso is really the only "must see". It's just a place with good food, but again, there's history: https://theessoclub.com/pages/our-history
Tiger Walk is worth it, for sure.
Also, if you like college soccer, the Duke-Clemson game on Friday in Historic Riggs Stadium is definitely worth it.
If you have any interest in Southern History, then you know the name John C. Calhoun. His connection to Clemson is significant. The house is nothing special, but it's an interesting piece of history: https://www.clemson.edu/about/history/properties/fort-hill/
There are some nice places to eat, as well, if you want something more than pub food: Rick Erwin's or Pixie & Bill's. Smokin' Pigs has VERY good BBQ AND sides.
Hope you have a great time. Welcome to Clemson, SC.
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: Welcome!
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Oct 13, 2025, 10:39 PM
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Thank you so much for this reply.
It seems like a lot of the same places are popping up. Reassuring!
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Rival Killer [2998]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 1:53 PM
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Go to Sloan Street Tap Room before the game.
Walk in the door and ask to speak to Jimmy. Introduce yourself to Jimmy.
No need to go anywhere else.
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 10:39 PM
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We have to meet Jimmy
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Varsity [139]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 2:27 PM
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Welcome to Tigertown...Wife and I went to A&M a few years ago and were blown away..If interested, I have 2 seats Section O, Row Q (6&8) and a Lot 15 pass (right beside the ESSO club) If interested, entire package $400. 803-627-1431
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 10:40 PM
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Good on tickets and walking to stadium, but thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed Aggieland (game still stings for me)
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Ring of Honor [22308]
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A Mac's Drive In Chocolate Milk Shake will be the high light of your weekend!***
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Oct 13, 2025, 4:57 PM
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Hall of Famer [8323]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
Oct 13, 2025, 5:07 PM
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As you guys are from Texas you might want to skip Smokin Pig. The best BBQ I’ve had was Black’s in Texas. Awesome. Other suggestions are spot on!
Go Tigers!
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 7:04 PM
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Texas BBQ is not BBQ. No comparison to good SC or NC bbq.
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 10:41 PM
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Wut.
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Rival Killer [2822]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
Oct 13, 2025, 10:44 PM
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Don’t mind the trolls!
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Rival Killer [2822]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - SMU Weekend
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Oct 13, 2025, 10:44 PM
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Not even close. Texas BLOWS our bbq out of the water. Don’t be a bozo lol!
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - Call R and R golf carts immediately....
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Oct 14, 2025, 12:48 AM
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If your airbnb in right by town or in down town then rent a golf cart for the weekend and use it to get around town and stadium area.RR will deliver the cart to you in Clemson, at a prearranged spot. Go to downtown Clemson late afternoon on friday. Go to Tiger town tavern. a true dump but iconic. Go to another icon, Nicks bar, for craft beers and cocktails. Go to the stadium on the hill and look in from the gate to get a good full view of the stadium and the rock ( remember that team does walk throughs on friday afternoon so there may be a tarp over the gate to prevent spying on the team, but once team is finished , they will remove the tarp), ESSO club is good, but more of a game day experience for a couple of hours. Travel all around on the golf cart and tell them you want a gas one, so you can travel without fear of losing juice.
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: First trip to Clemson - Call R and R golf carts immediately....
Oct 16, 2025, 10:47 AM
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What are the DUI laws in SC re:gas powered golf carts? HA.
Thanks for the suggestion!
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tailgating with Tiger fans
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Oct 14, 2025, 12:53 AM
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friendly people and great tailgating atmosphere. You will have a blast.
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Tiger Cub [12]
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Re: tailgating with Tiger fans
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Oct 22, 2025, 10:00 AM
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Thank you all for the recs!
We Esso’d it Friday night, great wings and fun atmosphere.
Sloan’d it and met Jimmy Saturday. He was super stressed about being towed, but eventually came over and we learned some major clemson history. $7 pitchers my goodness!
We then hit Tiger Tavern and TD’s before walking over to stadium. So much fun, GREAT wings at TD’s btw..
Sorry we couldn’t bring a W, but we want to come back! Our best trip so far.
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