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Originally Posted by robertccribb
That is awesome to hear!! Any insight for a first timer?
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A few things:
1. Parking/leaving the venue is a genuine concern here. The venue is set way back in the national park with only a few two-lane roads in and out. I recommend arriving early (4:00ish) and leaving at the encore to beat traffic, but just be ready to wait if you arrive closer to the start or stay right to the end of the show.
2. My best kept Blossom secret: there is a restaurant inside the venue. It opens before the gates do. Call today and make a reservation, and the venue staff will literally come to the gates and open them just for you. After you eat, you can wander around and admire the beautiful amphitheater, beat the beer lines, grab a choice spot on the lawn, etc. It’s a bit pricey and the food is good but not great (relative to fine dining expectations, it’s a legit restaurant, way better than concessions), but it really makes for a great experience. Also pairs well with arriving early to beat traffic.
3. If you like hiking/outdoors, then the park is absolutely worth a day trip. There are plenty of short hiking trails/loops (even some less than a mile), and also some multi-day trails, so you can choose just the right amount for you.
4. Have lunch at the Winking Lizard. Good bar food, and there will be a DMB crowd.
5. Cedar Point is only about 90 minutes away, I like to stay about halfway between Blossom and CP for cheaper hotels and quick-ish access to both.
6. If you like Kombucha, or just craft beer generally, look for Wild Ohio inside the venue and try their tea-beer. I’ve been dreaming of that stuff since I had one (and then about six more) at the 2018 show.
Hope you have a great show!