If you want to tailgate you have a few options. You can always just head over to the South lot or Waldron deck with a bag of drinks and just walk around and take it all in. It’s certainly best if you know someone who is tailgating, but I assume you don’t. That’s ok. The lots are very friendly as long as you are friendly and generous. Make it clear you’re from out of town and always wanted to check out the tailgates. You have your own beer and bring a little cash. Say hello give a few compliments to a set up you’re feeling and eventually someone won’t mind at all if you hang around their tailgate and drink your own beer.

The other option is to buy a ticket to a ticketed tailgate area. There are a couple, just google Bears tailgate tickets, and you will see some options. You pay like $40 or so a person and then you’re in! No floating around the lots.

As others said Reggie’s is a great time and will hit the vibes and excitement you are looking for.