Sunday, August 17, 2008
New Washington Nationals Ball Park
The new Washington Nationals Ball Park is a winner even though the team is less than impressive this year. I visited today to watch the Nats play the Rockies.
It's a great fan experience from the minute you step off of the Metro (a quick $2.70 roundtrip fare). The food is festive and really good--I think I had the best nachos of my life, which is saying a lot! We sat on the third base line just past the bag with a $58 ticket. We were in Row K but it felt like Row C as we were that close to the action.
The service from the staff was also amazing. As we sat in the Center Field restaurant, we asked the bartender if she knew where the "Bengals Bar" in DC was. She asked a manager and 10 minutes later, we had a print out with directions to the Bottom Line.
Center Field is where it is happening in this stadium. For the kids, they have a PlayStation video game area with Guitar Hero and MLB video games...the place was packed. There is also the MLB-sponsor Build-A-Bear store.
The Nat's Foundation also has a kiosk where you can make a donation right there to help fund their cause. You can also purchase Vineyard Vine ties emblazened with the Nat's logo.
Next year, the area adjacent to the Ball Park called Half Street will open and feature condos, stores, restaurants. In Cincinnati, I think you might call this the Banks.
If you are in DC and want a great fan experience, I highly recommend taking in a Nationals game.
Off to update my Stadium Tour on Facebook.
It's a great fan experience from the minute you step off of the Metro (a quick $2.70 roundtrip fare). The food is festive and really good--I think I had the best nachos of my life, which is saying a lot! We sat on the third base line just past the bag with a $58 ticket. We were in Row K but it felt like Row C as we were that close to the action.
The service from the staff was also amazing. As we sat in the Center Field restaurant, we asked the bartender if she knew where the "Bengals Bar" in DC was. She asked a manager and 10 minutes later, we had a print out with directions to the Bottom Line.
Center Field is where it is happening in this stadium. For the kids, they have a PlayStation video game area with Guitar Hero and MLB video games...the place was packed. There is also the MLB-sponsor Build-A-Bear store.
The Nat's Foundation also has a kiosk where you can make a donation right there to help fund their cause. You can also purchase Vineyard Vine ties emblazened with the Nat's logo.
Next year, the area adjacent to the Ball Park called Half Street will open and feature condos, stores, restaurants. In Cincinnati, I think you might call this the Banks.
If you are in DC and want a great fan experience, I highly recommend taking in a Nationals game.
Off to update my Stadium Tour on Facebook.
# posted by Cincinnati Public Relations @ 2:07 PM 
