Collegetown and the FSU campus edgeVisiting fans pick this
Walk. Closest to the stadium, with Madison Social and other game-day bars on South Woodward Avenue.
Seimen Burum, Google Maps
Downtown Tallahassee, by the CapitolVisiting fans pick this
Drive or rideshare, about 1.5 miles. Hotels near the Capitol and the Historic Capitol museum.
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Google Maps
Tucker Civic Center RV lot
Walk, less than a mile. RV spaces from $175 to $250 a game, with entry from 2 PM Friday or 8 AM Saturday.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guide
Collegetown on South Woodward Avenue and the Tennessee Street strip across from campus, both a walk from the stadium.
Map of the area
Tap a pin to see the place.
Getting to Doak Campbell Stadium
From Tallahassee
From a specialist guide
TLH Tallahassee International, about 5 miles southwest of downtown, with American and Delta flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami.
On game day
Checked at the source
Park at the Tucker Civic Center. Walk less than a mile to the stadium.
Parking and tailgating at Doak Campbell Stadium
Tailgating
Checked at the source
On the FSU game-day parking map, gold zones are general public parking and garnet zones are reserved for Seminole Boosters. Less than a mile from the stadium, the Civic Center lot opens 3 hours before kickoff. Cars pay $20 to $30, cash only. Grills, fire pits and alcohol are allowed if you keep them attended. Booster lots open 5 hours before kickoff, or by noon. Each space is 20 by 14 feet for car plus tailgate. Cookers and tents must not block neighbors or lanes. RVs park at the Tucker Civic Center for $175 to $250, arriving from 2 PM Friday or 8 AM Saturday, and must leave by noon Sunday. Madison Social in Collegetown takes bookings for table tailgates at home games and opens at 10 AM on Saturdays.
Game day at Doak Campbell Stadium
One thing to avoid
From a specialist guide
Don't leave a car in a game-day lot overnight on Friday. All vehicles must be out of those lots by 11:59 PM the night before the game or they are towed at the owner's cost.
Food and drink at Doak Campbell Stadium
Bars near the stadium
Checked at the source
Madison Social, Google Maps
Madison Social
705 S. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32304
Tallahassee's social house, voted best brunch and happy hour in town. Sells table tailgates for home games and shows every Noles away game.
Away fans: fSU alumni-owned and busy on game days; book a table tailgate to be sure of a spot.
Bullwinkle's Saloon, Google Maps
Bullwinkle's Saloon
620 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Old-school saloon with a tiki bar, beer garden, live bands or DJs, and sports on TVs and projectors.
Away fans: student bar since 1979; a lively postgame stop if you don't mind a young crowd.
Things to do around Doak Campbell Stadium
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
Landmark50 points
Capitol 22nd-floor view
Florida's Capitol tower has a public observation floor 307 feet up, with the Historic Capitol museum right behind it. It's only open on weekdays, so go Friday.
Free. The day before
Ritual75 points
The flaming spear at Unconquered
The 19-foot bronze of Osceola on Renegade outside the stadium gets its spear set aflame before home games.
Free. 3 hours before kickoff
Tailgate65 points
Tailgate at the Tucker Civic Center
This public lot is less than a mile from the stadium, and grills and drinks are allowed. Bring cash, since parking runs $20 to $30.
$. 3 hours before kickoff
Ritual65 points
Hear the War Chant
The War Chant started at a 1983 game against Auburn, and it still fills Bobby Bowden Field every home game.
Free. 5 minutes before kickoff
Seats and views at Doak Campbell Stadium
Where each part of the stadium sits, and what you see from it.
Main bowl1 to 41 and 117 to 123CoveredTap any part of the stadium to see its view.
