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Posted By: john/z28jd

I took the 3 1/2 trip yesterday to the first major league game at the Nationals new ballpark to see the Orioles vs Nationals,and basically to check out the new stadium before it debuts on tv tonight. Got there 3 hours early so I could walk around the whole place and since it was for season tickets holders only(thank you ebay) I figured yesterdays game would be alot cheaper and better to check out the place. I figured I'd share some pics including the cherry blossom trees they made a big deal over,and a nice shot of the Capitol building from the stairs in left field.



outside the park as you enter centerfield entrance





something for Pirates fans! They had pictures like these all around the stadium,maybe 50 total.Nice touch







this picture is hunormous,look at the people directly below it for size comparison.I actually put a quarter in the picture next to the sign like Leon does for cards but you cant see it





view from my seat







right before first pitch



birds eye view of the world famous Washington DC cherry blossoms in full unbloom




My overall impression of the stadium is its nice but if you're planning on going go early because there is minimal parking,you can actually park at RFK for free and get shuttled over which is what I did. Lots to do around the stadium,especially for kids. Ton of food choices and they built it with extra wide aisles around the concourse so theres never any huge crowds to walk thru except at the entrance and as soon as the game ends. The one main problem for me was that if you put a Phillies fan in there blindfolded and then took it off he would think he was at Citzens Bank Park for awhile until he realized no one was cursing. The stadiums inside are extremely similar to the point it seems like the Nats designers just went to Philly and stole their blueprints and just made a few changes so they wouldnt get sued. Everyone I talked to who has been to both of the stadiums agreed. The outsides of the stadium are totally different and the Nats stadium really isnt completed. Hope you enjoyed the pics,and feel free to ask any questions,especially if youre thinking of going there.