Hey class of 2023! You’re about to start COLLEGE! I’m sure you’re wondering, “How did it get here so fast?” and I can tell you, I felt the SAME way. Right now, you’re enjoying the summertime hanging out with your high school besties, anticipating the arrival of move-in day to your new place. This summer is filled with orientations, late nights, shopping for your new home, new cities, new friends and hanging out with the ones who have been there since the beginning. If I could go back, I DEF would. The times that you’re having now and about to have when you go to college, are some of the best times of your life. ENJOY THEM. Take tons of pictures, stay out late…when you’re looking back later, the memories will come flooding back as if you were still there. CHERISH the times that you have and realize you’re so lucky. So lucky to be going to further your education. So lucky to be able to start fresh in a new city. So lucky to be making memories that you’ll remember for years to come.
When you get to college, the first semester is going to be a BLUR. You get to learn how to balance a school life with a social life. It’s definitely an adjustment but you somehow figure it out. Through all the late nights studying (or partying) you figure it out.
Since you’re going to be new to the area, we thought we’d gather a special list together for you. Scroll through to see all of our recommendations for all of the college towns where we have retail locations! 🙂
A Local Guide to Stephenville, TX
- 1st, stop at Barefoot Stephenville for the BEST tees
- Coffee Lover? Grab a coffee at Beans and Franks next door
- Cheer on the Texans at Memorial Stadium
- HOLY Brisket-Hard 8-best BBQ
- Karaoke night? Not a problem —> join us @ Bostocks Thursday night
- Craving some cheese fries? Check out Montana Restaurant
- Burgers, fries and milkshakes oh my…Grumps!
- Best cure after a long night? Peacock’s Restaurant
- Let’s taco ’bout Habanero’s…rice bowl Thursdays
- Pizza? You got it • Caam’s •
- Ready to 2-step? City Limits is your place.
- Check out the Cowboy Walk of Fame downtown. After all, you are in the Cowboy Capital
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A Local Guide to Huntsville, TX
- 1st, stop at Barefoot Huntsville for the BEST tees
- Check out Bearkat Alley during Tailgate Szn
- Tree of Light Ceremony during the holiday season
- Wear orange on Fridays
- Get some drinks at Humphrey’s, 7 Leguas, Mama J’s, Margs
- Grab some coffee and breakfast at Honey’s Coffee & Biscuits and Cafe Texan {here since 1936}
- Want some good food? Check out —-> El Gordo Taqueria, Arnaud’s Cajun Kitchen, Farmhouse Cafe
- Got a sweet tooth? Check out 3 Spoons for Froyo, City Hall Pie Bar & Insomnia Cookies
- Schedule a tee time at Raven’s Nest
- Want to bowl? Check out the Bowling Alley on campus
- Feeling outdoorsy? Check out Blue Lagoon
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A Local Guide to San Marcos, TX
- 1st, stop at Barefoot San Marcos for the BEST tees
- Coffee lovers —> grab coffee @ Stellar Coffee Co, Root Cellar Cafe, or Cafe Azteca
- Looking for ice cream? Just a few doors down, check out Rhea’s Ice Cream
- Wanting to cool off? Take a short walk & jump in the river @ City Park or Sewell Park.
- Hungry? Check out Taproom for burgers or Gumby’s Pizza
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A Local Guide to Waco, TX
- 1st, stop at Barefoot Waco for the BEST tees
- Coffee Lovers —> Stop by Common Grounds
- Cheer on the Bears @ McLane Stadium
- HOLY BRISKET- Vitek’s has the BEST BBQ
- All you need is love & pizza – Shorty’s Pizza Shack
- Heard of Chip & Jo? Head over to the SILOS
- Need some adventure? Take a hike or bike in Cameron Park
- Soda lovers, build your own float @ Dr. Pepper Museum
- Treat yo self —-> Bittersweet Cookies
- Karaoke? Hit up Scruffy Murphy’s on Wednesday nights!
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A Local Guide to Ames, IA
- 1st, stop at Barefoot Ames for the BEST tees
- Hungry? Grab some yummy grub at: Hickory Park, Jeff’s Pizza, Cafe “B”
- Cheer on the ‘Clones all year long! #CycloneNation #BeatIowa #ForeverTrue
- Visit Lancelot & Elaine right across the street @ Lake Laverne
- Stop & smell the roses @ Reiman Gardens
- Get your game on over at Perfect Games
- Schedule a tee time at Veenker Golf Course
- Spend your Saturday @ the Ames Farmer’s Market
- Smooch your sweetie under the Campanile @ 12am
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A Local Guide to Columbia, SC
- 1st, stop at Barefoot Columbia for the BEST tees
- Coffee Lovers —> Grab a donut & coffee from Zombie Donuts
- Cheer on the Gamecocks all year long #forevertothee #gococks #spursup #feelingcocky
- Lions & Tigers & Bears OH MY. Visit Riverbanks Zoo
- Catch a concert at The Senate or Colonial Life
- Rise & Shine for –SODA CITY– Saturday morning
- Go for a stroll or bike at the River Walk
- Take me out to the ball game —> Fireflies
- Let’s taco ’bout Cantina 76. We’ll take the trio!
- Hungry? 1801 & Thirsty Fellow are next to us!
- Enjoy a picnic at the beautiful Horseshoe
- Treat Yo’ Self to Kaminsky’s Desserts
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A Local Guide to Tallahassee, FL
- 1st, stop at Barefoot Tallahassee for the BEST tees
- Remember the most iconic games at the Sod Cemetery
- Grab a selfie with the Garnet and Gold guys
- Paddle Board at The Rez
- Listen to music at Club Downunder
- Take a stroll around Lake Ella on Food Truck Thursdays
- Get social on Madison St
- Get artsy at First Friday in Railroad Square
- Bar hop at the Strip
- Get thrown into Westcott Fountain when you turn 21
- Take a dip in Wakulla Springs
- See a movie in IMAX @ the Challenger Learning Center
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