HuskerMoon Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Nah. No reason to visit Columbus when I can watch the game here in Omaha. Nothing to do in Columbus. Horse racing at Ag park will be over by then. Also they moved Behlen's A bomb test building and I'm not sure where to, so you can't see that. The Husker House is good but Omaha has more and better steak houses. I guess I could see the Higgins memorial and Pawnee park but both are kind of lack luster... Quote Link to comment
WoodyHayes1951 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Know of any good/cheap places to stay? It's drive-able for me, but the housing could be prohibitive. You can stay on the outbelt on I-270. cheap and plentiful all around. It would take about 30 minutes to get to campus early in the morning though. Quote Link to comment
HuskerMoon Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Most Nebraskans I know think of going to Columbus as Columbus, Nebraska. AKA Nebraska's 10th largest city. The Columbus you are referring to we would say. I'm taking a trip to Columbus, Ohio. Visiting the shoe to watch the Husker's trounce the Buckeyes ! :-) Quote Link to comment
Woody Tressel Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 I did find this gem though from our game with you guys last season. :-) http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=AkxtaRL782Y Quote Link to comment
xkbubo Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I would really like to but I think I have to be in Fargo ND that weekend. what's in fargo ND? buried money!!! Quote Link to comment
Vizsla1 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 We are deciding on that one or Iowa. We bought a bus to make the trip. Quote Link to comment
huskerfan1234 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Just bought tickets with my buddy section 10 c pretty pumped minus the $200 per ticket. I just moved to columbus 3 months ago, any tips on game day pre game bars or restaurants if we head down at 1 or 2 pm? Quote Link to comment
4skers89 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 The temptation to watch a game in the shoe will be too much. I'll probably decide last minute like last year with Michigan and Wiscy and drive down from chi-town. OSU can't be worse than those games, right? I stayed in Dublin when travelling for business and thought it was a nice area. Not too far away from cornfields so i felt at home Quote Link to comment
Woody Tressel Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Nearby lodging Blackwell Inn and Conference Center – 3 minute walk to Ohio Stadium Varsity Inn OSU South – 27 minute walk to Ohio Stadium, 27 minutes by COTA bus Fairfield Inn & Suites OSU – 39 minute walk to Ohio Stadium, 10 minutes by COTA bus University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center – 41 minute walk to Ohio Stadium, 9 minutes by COTA bus Hilton Garden Inn Columbus - University Area – 44 minute walk to Ohio Stadium, 12 minutes by COTA bus Varsity Inn OSU North – 45 minute walk to Ohio Stadium, 12 minutes by COTA bus Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU – 52 minute walk to Ohio Stadium; 38 minutes by COTA bus Getting there and around Parking at an OSU game Walking safety tips and links to biking info Riding COTA in five easy steps H unger You’re going to need some energy food to keep up with the atmosphere for the rest of the day – here are a couple favorites: Eddie George’s Grille 27 – the Heisman Trophy winner’s sports themed restaurant (including 60 HD TVs!) Raising Cane’s – The best. Chicken fingers. Ever. Nearby places you can grab a drink or take in some Buckeye spirit. Skull Session – an exclusive opportunity to get a sneak peek at The Ohio State University Marching Band before the game Ohio Union – there’s a ton of stuff to do here on game days, including free tours of the new building for alumni Longaberger Alumni House – tailgating spots and catering are available - call ahead if you want an area The Little Bar – great bar tailgating near the OSU campus; there’s even a giant 16-foot TV so you can keep up with the game Varsity Club – one of the longest established bars and tailgate parties that attracts alumni and college students alike O Patio – conveniently located on High Street, this bar has a covered patio featuring a gas fire pit for cooler fall days WNCI River Jam – large tailgate on Lane Avenue featuring live music and food O vertime Some popular spots to celebrate a victory are in the bars in the South Campus Gateway. Ugly Tuna Saloona – an high energy bar adjacent to campus that often features live bands McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon – a trendy bar with loud dance music and lively crowds If you go, here are some tips and places to stay, eat, etc...hope this helps, and hope to see you there! Quote Link to comment
bournehusker Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 going to Columbus, would not miss it. Quote Link to comment
Josh007 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Would like to but as usual can't afford to. How do you think the Husker fans will be received in Columbus? I think we will be fine in Columbus. These are big games between these schools and there has been no hatred started yet. Going to the game and tailgating will be fun, but just like some other people have said I would stay away from the bars. Too many people get cramed inside and lots of alcohol is consumed. That's just a breeding ground for trouble... Quote Link to comment
Peoriahusker Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Like I've said many times before, it can't be worse than Madison. I'm taking my 14 yr old son and going with a buddy of his and his dad who are from Ohio. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment
Creed Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I think we will be fine in Columbus. These are big games between these schools and there has been no hatred started yet. Going to the game and tailgating will be fun, but just like some other people have said I would stay away from the bars. Too many people get cramed inside and lots of alcohol is consumed. That's just a breeding ground for trouble... I am fairly casual OSU fan, live out of state (but driveable) and besides some OSU away games at IU and NW have been to the Horseshoe only for a couple early season games vs MAC teams. Even for those games vs MAC teams there's some slurs being thrown around - which I think is a little low class. Hung out at the campus bars afterwards and you run to the occasional drunk fan who wants to fight anything around him - even fellow OSU fans. Also, my car was broken into during the game. I had parked fairly far away. I would find a place to tailgate during the day and if you're going to head out after the game, head to some nicer areas which I think are the Stadium District or Germantown (both downtown). Quote Link to comment
Polecat Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Like I've said many times before, it can't be worse than Madison. I'm taking my 14 yr old son and going with a buddy of his and his dad who are from Ohio. Can't wait. Yes it can. Wisky is a distant second to the worst fans in the conference. Ohio fans are in a class all their own. 1 Quote Link to comment
WoodyHayes1951 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Like I've said many times before, it can't be worse than Madison. I'm taking my 14 yr old son and going with a buddy of his and his dad who are from Ohio. Can't wait. Yes it can. Wisky is a distant second to the worst fans in the conference. Ohio fans are in a class all their own. ann arbor is a trash city in a trash state Quote Link to comment
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