Some fun bars to hit up around Festival Pier are Silk City, which has amazing mac n cheese, and 700 Club, a great place to dance all night. – Team Live Nation
First Niagara Pavilion has a driving range over the lake backstage. Bands love to come here and try to make it on the floating green. Artists who have made it on the green include Toby Keith, Daruis
Nautica Pavilion’s layout allows for every seat to have a great view of the stage! Not a bad seat in the house. Plus, you cannot beat the scenic view of the river! – Team Live Nation
The Waterford Bar is a funny "dive" bar with a great juke box. This restaurant offers specials daily, so it’s a great place to check out if you’re on a budget. – Team Live Nation
For a great view of the area, check out the deck of the Susquehanna Bank Center at the back corner of the lawn. It’s even more stunning at sunset. – Team Live Nation
Grab your favorite beverage after the show at the Tin N Lint Pub in downtown Saratoga Springs, where Don McClean wrote the song “American Pie”. – Team Live Nation
Make sure to stop by Archi Moore’s for beer and a meal before the show. – Hank C.
With your family? There is a designated Family Zone on the lawn for guests that prefer to sit in an area free of alcohol and smoke. – Team Live Nation
On those cool nights, head to the first blue tent on the left when you enter the Bank of America Pavilion. It’s the only spot to get hot coffee! – Team Live Nation
Go green and get better parking! Drive to the show with at least three friends and park up close in our carpool lot! – Team Live Nation
Spend $15 at the House of Blues Restaurant before the show and get into the music hall before everyone else. Kiss long lines goodbye. – Team Live Nation
Arrive before 9pm on Fridays to avoid the cover for watching bands play that night. – Arturo L.
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how big this place is. Head out back for the less crowded bar and take your drinks to the picnic table in the alley for some people watching on the Drag. – Robert F.
You’ve got to get sushi at Kyoto upstairs before the jazz begins below. Their happy hour, one of the best deals in town, is from 6:00 – 6:45pm. – Robert F.
To sneak up front, go to the east bar, look to the right, and you'll see a walkway that’s usually guarded by a worker. No big deal! Just walk by, go around the balcony, and you’ll be up front! – Artur
One of the few venues in town that always seems to stick to their schedule. So get there early. They start and end on time every time. – Laura B.
After the show, walk across the street to Casino El Camino and order a burger from the window inside. You may be waiting a while, but it’s the best burger in Austin. – Robert F.
Wait for the ink to dry before you do ANYTHING. This sounds silly, but Emo's stamps are the inkiest in town by far. – Vidhisha B.
If you're drinking, try the root beer-infused vodka. It’s a Red 7 specialty. It's also delicious. – Laura B.
Make sure you go to the Paradise bar before the show. Great people, atmosphere, and their TVs stream the concert so you won’t miss a second. – Scott P.
Don’t even think about bringing a camera because It’ll be confiscated. Not worth it. – Scott P.
Bet you didn’t know - HOB Chicago has mud from the Mississippi Delta buried under the Music Hall stage as a reminder of the blues roots of all the music gracing the stage. – Team Live Nation
Best Happy Hour in San Diego 7 days a week from 4-7 p.m. Grab a pint or martini and be sure to try some of the rosemary cornbread! – Team Live Nation
There’s only one men’s room, so drink liquor and not beer. If not, you’ll be waiting in a long line. – Hank C.
There’s usually a cover, but if you’re in a large enough group, they may waive it – just ask. Also, you’ve got to get the fried chicken. – Piotr S.
This place is just outside of Lexington and it’s the real deal. Home to a few Derby winning horses. - Terrell, The T.O. Show
This is a great place for a workout, and an even better place to people watch. - Terrell, The T.O. Show
This is my spot. gr8 for shopping AND eating. My two favorite things! - Chilli, What Chilli Wants
The best high-end stores and boutiques. I recommend Phipps when you need to get some really nice stuff all in one place. - Chilli, What Chilli Wants
Single-handedly destroyed Thai food for me. I literally will not get it anywhere else but here. Worth the trek AND the wait (although take-out is the best option). - Rich, blogger, blog.vh1.com
