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| - First off, I guess I should admit that I am probably only here once or twice a year - for the big league games. But how completely and totally awesome is it that the Cubs (one of my favorite teams thanks to my grandfather being from Chicago) play here in Vegas almost every year? And ok, they play other major league teams (White Sox, Dodgers, Reds, etc.) when they're here. But it is so great to be able to see a classic baseball team in this nice, little stadium.
Like most stadiums, you basically have three levels of seating - behind home plate, under the upper deck (a.k.a. no sun); along the first and third baselines (a.k.a. work on your tan); and the outfield (no bleachers or anything, just grass - a.k.a. bring a blanket). And the prices are quite reasonable, especially for seeing major league teams.
The food and beer options aren't big league level, but they're quite decent. In fact, I would say better than most minor league stadiums.
The stadium itself is in a nice location. It makes it easy to make a day of it and do the Natural History Museum, Old Mormon Fort, Neon Museum, Fremont Street, etc.
The parking isn't as convenient as say the Strip (there's no valet here), but it is definitely easier than say Wrigley Field or really any stadium or arena. It's a walk, but not bad (no further than some of the walks from parking garage to middle of casino). Though, it would be nice to have some staff giving direction to the traffic as everyone is trying to leave.
Overall, Cashman is great. And I really should get my butt down here more often and maybe actually take in a 51s game.
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