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[goheels1117]

Unfortunately, they got rid of GA tickets a few years ago. Bleachers used to be much rowdier when you could get in for cheap. Sadly, like most events, they are pricing people out of the CWS. A shame.

I joked with a friend who is going that I bought a 10-ticket GA book for $70 at Rosenblatt in 2009 and used those tickets for the non-UNC games and that I was "guessing those no longer exist." I'm not sure if the GA section was what it was at Rosenblatt but it's a shame that option is completely gone, though I understand it.

 

[Heelacious2315]

Wow! Those of you that are going, I am so jealous! Wishing you guys a fun and safe trip and that you only experience wins! I'll be rooting in front of my tv. Go Heels!

 

[OmahaHeel]

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Thanks for the post! What are your top three restaurants/bars in the Old Market or stadium area? Formal or less formal.

Any specific steakhouse recommendations? I saw Greg's post on Drover.

Other than CWS time, I don't get downtown very often. I also prefer a more casual restaurant than formal. My top three downtown Omaha restaurants are:
1. Dirty Birds (have to get a chicken sandwich and the blue corn hushpuppies, closed Mon/Tues)
2. Block 16 (sandwiches/burgers, everything here is great, closed Sunday)
2. Fizzy's Fountain & Liquors (in Little Bohemia a short drive south of the stadium, old school diner vibe with great food and drinks, closed Mon/Tues)

Those are just my personal favorites. There are plenty of other great dining options, many of which I've never had. Here is guide for options...

Best Omaha Restaurants to Visit During the College World Series - Restaurant Hoppen

In town for the College World Series and looking for a good bite close to the stadium? Here are some of your best downtown Omaha restaurants!

restauranthoppen.com

The bar scene downtown/next to the stadium will be buzzing, especially during the opening weekend. The Blatt is right across the street (south of right field). I saw that Pat McAfee is doing a show from there on Friday. There will be a a big are tented off for vendors between the Blatt and The Old Mattress Factory B&G. This is where you will get all your souvenirs. The Matt will have a big beer garden out back and likely some live music later in the night. Rocco's (west of the stadium) has become very popular the last several years for their Jell-O shot challenge. Expect a long line to get in there. The Capital District and Old Market are close to the stadium if you wanted more bar options.

Unpopular take, I'm actually not a huge steak guy. We are known for some good options of course. If you are doing a steakhouse night, I second what Greg said with the Drover. I went there once a few years ago for my anniversary dinner and it was great. Food, atmosphere, and experience are worth it. That's not downtown though so would be about a 15 minute drive or so west. Other popular spots are Gorat's (Warren Buffet's favorite), Brother Sebastian's, Mahogany, J-Gilbert's just to name a few.

I'll be down there Friday, so hoping to run into some of you all! Pumped to hear about everyone's Omaha experience.

 

[OmahaHeel]

I joked with a friend who is going that I bought a 10-ticket GA book for $70 at Rosenblatt in 2009 and used those tickets for the non-UNC games and that I was "guessing those no longer exist." I'm not sure if the GA section was what it was at Rosenblatt but it's a shame that option is completely gone, though I understand it.

Really is sad. Those bleachers at Rosenblatt were a scene back in the day.

 

[RogerThatHeel]

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So Nebraska needs to get a new nickname? Should it be the Iowa Cornhuskers?
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Well, yeah. Iowa grows way more corn than Nebraska. lol