Bringing Son From Nashville for First Sun Devils Game - Tips? Advice?

[Nashville Visitor]

Hi folks, I'm glad to find your forum. I posted in the Utah game thread but @Absolute Zero mentioned I might start a thread. And thanks for your info A/Z!

Coming in Friday, Oct 29 for the ASU/Washington State game. On my annual work trip to Scottsdale in March 2020 I picked up my kids some ASU shirts from your campus bookstore and my son has bugged me to come to a game there. The ASU sun devil has replaced the Wake Forest Demon Deacon as his favorite mascot outside of my alma mater.

The stadium looks very interesting and unique from the air so we're making a short father/son trip. He's 8. We're staying at the Westin Tempe and it looks like we'll have a short commute to the game. I'm seeking advice, suggestions, tips for things to do around the campus/stadium to get the full experience. I know nothing about the traditions and all there, I hate to admit that, but we want to experience as much as we can as this could be a one time event for us. We won't be able to set up a tailgate, but if there's anything like that open to others for a fee, we'd be all in. Any cool food spots around there that are must tries? And we haven't purchased our game tickets yet, so any recommendations on seating areas? I'm hoping it's a night game, but that's out of our hands. We're hoping for a great experience so I thought I'd try to reach out for info and this was the only non-subscription message board I could find. I appreciate any info!!

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

They haven't posted the kickoff time yet but it is Homecoming weekend,here is some info on that.

Home | Homecoming

A time-honored ASU tradition Homecoming brings together students, parents and alumni to celebrate their Sun Devil spirit. The festivities showcase Sun Devil spirit through athletic events, activities and entertainment this year from Oct. 22–28. Join fellow Sun Devils on Game Day for the...

homecoming.asu.edu

 

[Nashville Visitor]

They haven't posted the kickoff time yet but it is Homecoming weekend,here is some info on that.

Home | Homecoming

A time-honored ASU tradition Homecoming brings together students, parents and alumni to celebrate their Sun Devil spirit. The festivities showcase Sun Devil spirit through athletic events, activities and entertainment this year from Oct. 22–28. Join fellow Sun Devils on Game Day for the...

homecoming.asu.edu

Great info! Thank you very much. Looks like we lucked out on that weekend being Homecoming. The lantern walk looks pretty cool, we'll try and find a spot to watch that and the lighting of the A. Just watched a YouTube of that and the devil lighting the A with his pitchfork. Awesome stuff!!

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

Great info! Thank you very much. Looks like we lucked out on that weekend being Homecoming. The lantern walk looks pretty cool, we'll try and find a spot to watch that and the lighting of the A. Just watched a YouTube of that and the devil lighting the A with his pitchfork. Awesome stuff!!

Hope you guys have a great time, be sure to let us know how it went afterwards!

 

[jf-08]

Hi folks, I'm glad to find your forum. I posted in the Utah game thread but @Absolute Zero mentioned I might start a thread. And thanks for your info A/Z!

Coming in Friday, Oct 29 for the ASU/Washington State game. On my annual work trip to Scottsdale in March 2020 I picked up my kids some ASU shirts from your campus bookstore and my son has bugged me to come to a game there. The ASU sun devil has replaced the Wake Forest Demon Deacon as his favorite mascot outside of my alma mater.

The stadium looks very interesting and unique from the air so we're making a short father/son trip. He's 8. We're staying at the Westin Tempe and it looks like we'll have a short commute to the game. I'm seeking advice, suggestions, tips for things to do around the campus/stadium to get the full experience. I know nothing about the traditions and all there, I hate to admit that, but we want to experience as much as we can as this could be a one time event for us. We won't be able to set up a tailgate, but if there's anything like that open to others for a fee, we'd be all in. Any cool food spots around there that are must tries? And we haven't purchased our game tickets yet, so any recommendations on seating areas? I'm hoping it's a night game, but that's out of our hands. We're hoping for a great experience so I thought I'd try to reach out for info and this was the only non-subscription message board I could find. I appreciate any info!!

My brother hosts a great tailgate and an invite is always extended to civilized people. If interested, shoot me a private message and I can get you the details.

 

[Dback Jon]

Welcome! I was a brief Nashville Resident (2001-06).

If you are able to, the hike up "A" Mountain (Hayden Butte) is awesome - steep but great views - the trailhead is just north of your hotel. You can actually stand by the "A" up there.

Pedal Haus Brewery is good, Cartel Coffee, Casey Moore's Oyster House

 

[Nashville Visitor]

My brother hosts a great tailgate and an invite is always extended to civilized people. If interested, shoot me a private message and I can get you the details.

Nice!! Thank you very much for the offer. I'll shoot you a message. We consider ourselves civilized, but self-awareness is sometimes a challenge...

 

[Nashville Visitor]

Welcome! I was a brief Nashville Resident (2001-06).

If you are able to, the hike up "A" Mountain (Hayden Butte) is awesome - steep but great views - the trailhead is just north of your hotel. You can actually stand by the "A" up there.

Pedal Haus Brewery is good, Cartel Coffee, Casey Moore's Oyster House

Awesome! I'll check out that hike and see if it's something the little guy can handle. He's small and light for his age but has a big motor. The more I've read and seen regarding the candle hike and lighting of the A, the more I want to make that work. We land at 2:30pm Friday so hopefully we can make it to those events and well as the parade Saturday morning. I'm glad I found this forum, it should shape up to be a good weekend. I just hold my breath since it's dependent on American Airlines...

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Awesome! I'll check out that hike and see if it's something the little guy can handle. He's small and light for his age but has a big motor. The more I've read and seen regarding the candle hike and lighting of the A, the more I want to make that work. We land at 2:30pm Friday so hopefully we can make it to those events and well as the parade Saturday morning. I'm glad I found this forum, it should shape up to be a good weekend. I just hold my breath since it's dependent on American Airlines...

Better than if it was Southwest Airlines...

 

[Brian in Mesa]

The Chuckbox is a longtime local favorite:

The Chuckbox

Serving award winning burgers since 1972. We cook over an open mesquite fire using only the freshest ingredients available. Come enjoy a Big Juan one today! Still cash only!

thechuckbox.com

 

[Nashville Visitor]

The Chuckbox is a longtime local favorite:

The Chuckbox

Serving award winning burgers since 1972. We cook over an open mesquite fire using only the freshest ingredients available. Come enjoy a Big Juan one today! Still cash only!

thechuckbox.com

If it's cash only, then you know it's good! Looks like it's less than 2 blocks from the hotel, so we'll give it shot. Thanks!

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Are you renting a car? If not,the light rail at the airport and can drop you off at the Veterans Way/College Ave station and it's a 8 minute walk south to your hotel.

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[ASUCHRIS]

Better than if it was Southwest Airlines...

If it were...BIM

 

[Brian in Mesa]

If it were...BIM

Meh. Mine was in response to his statement so part of it was implied.

"Better than if it was (dependent on) Southwest Airlines..."

 

[Nashville Visitor]

Thanks Cat! We'll look to take the light rail, I didn't realize you guys had light rail out there. That will be perfect. I was planning on Ubering to the hotel but the train will be better and the boy will love it.

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

So what about Cam Payne?

Thanks Cat! We'll look to take the light rail, I didn't realize you guys had light rail out there. That will be perfect. I was planning on Ubering to the hotel but the train will be better and the boy will love it.

Glad to help,check the Valley Metro website on how to use it.
www.valleymetro.org for more information.

 

[Nashville Visitor]

Hi guys, one more question about your stadium. I found 2 pairs of tickets I'm considering and wanted to see if any of you have any suggestions. 2 seats in section 208 which is the first of those 200 level sections on the visitors side and some in row 20 of section 29 at mid-field of the visitors side. The section 29 will be self explanatory, but is there any additional benefits of being in the 200 level sections? Prices are about the same so I thought I'd check before pulling the trigger.
Thanks again!

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Hi guys, one more question about your stadium. I found 2 pairs of tickets I'm considering and wanted to see if any of you have any suggestions. 2 seats in section 208 which is the first of those 200 level sections on the visitors side and some in row 20 of section 29 at mid-field of the visitors side. The section 29 will be self explanatory, but is there any additional benefits of being in the 200 level sections? Prices are about the same so I thought I'd check before pulling the trigger.
Thanks again!

The only downside is that kickoff is at noon so no shade for maybe 3/4th of the game,great view of the scoreboard and when the team comes out of the Tillman Tunnel, I'm in Sec 17 in the Nez under the scoreboard.

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Here is another thing happening on the 29th you might be interested in.

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[Nashville Visitor]

Here is another thing happening on the 29th you might be interested in.

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Great! Thanks. Tons of stuff going on.

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

Great! Thanks. Tons of stuff going on.

Hope you guys are having a good time. And bring some good luck to our team today.

 

[jf-08]

Hope you guys are having a good time. And bring some good luck to our team today.

He met up with my brother's crew and sounded like a good time was had by all!

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

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