Looking for stadiums to visit next year

[Solair Wright]

Well, I want to go to different ballparks next year, other than Busch Stadium, to visit. Which are good ballparks to go to that offer an enjoyable baseball atmosphere and offer good food? Kauffman, Wrigley, Comiskey, Miller Park, Great American (plane trip), PNC (by a flight to Pittsburgh), Jacobs (plane trip), and possibly Philly (by plane and a possible stop to my aunt and uncle's house) are close to me.

Does anyone have good suggestions? I already have been to Shea and Yankee Stadiums, but I want more.

[RuthMayBond]

Well, I want to go to different ballparks next year, other than Busch Stadium, to visit. Which are good ballparks to go to that offer an enjoyable baseball atmosphere and offer good food? Kauffman, Wrigley, Comiskey, Miller Park, Great American (plane trip), PNC (by a flight to Pittsburgh), Jacobs (plane trip), and possibly Philly (by plane and a possible stop to my aunt and uncle's house) are close to me.

Does anyone have good suggestions? I already have been to Shea and Yankee Stadiums, but I want more.If you can get to Philly, you're supposedly within no more than two hours to DC (catch RFK before they build the new one) and Camden Yards. If you come to Jacobs Field, I'll try to help out as much as possible. What about Detroit?

[bigworm_122]

i suggest go to all of them if you can, who cares what the food is like, all stadiums offer different experiences, as well as the cities

[Seattle1]

Does anyone have good suggestions? I already have been to Shea and Yankee Stadiums, but I want more.

It is a long way away from your location (actually it is a long way away from most people's locations in the country), but if you don't mind the plane trip I think you would really enjoy taking in a ballgame at Safeco Field, located in Seattle, WA.

[DevilRays1969]

What about Chicago/Milwaukee? If you go when the White Sox and Cubs are both in town (which is rare), you could catch a Cubs day game and a White Sox night game. And I don't know if it's logistically possible because it's about a 90 minute drive, but maybe a Cubs day game and Brewers night game? (Okay, I'm crazy like that. I live in Florida and take vacation during Spring Training so it's nothing to me to catch a 1:00 game, leave at 4:00 and drive 100 miles for a 7:00 game.)

[DevilRays1969]

Another suggestion--Tropicana Field (Devil Rays) and Dolphins Stadium (Marlins) if you just want to add those 2 to the list of ballparks you've been to. There's plenty to do in Tampa/St. Pete and Miami before & after the game. The beaches are only 15 minutes from Tropicana Field. And if you're into theme parks, Tampa's got Busch Gardens and Disney, Universal, Sea World are about 90 mins away. As for Miami, you've got South Beach, Coconut Grove, etc.

Of course you could always come to FL for spring training.

[RuthMayBond]

Of course you could always come to FL for spring training.My third and highly improbable trip. Although if I did, I'd go to two games every day

[bigworm_122]

What about Chicago/Milwaukee? If you go when the White Sox and Cubs are both in town (which is rare), you could catch a Cubs day game and a White Sox night game. And I don't know if it's logistically possible because it's about a 90 minute drive, but maybe a Cubs day game and Brewers night game? (Okay, I'm crazy like that. I live in Florida and take vacation during Spring Training so it's nothing to me to catch a 1:00 game, leave at 4:00 and drive 100 miles for a 7:00 game.)

i went to chi/mil this past summer....i caught a game in all 3 stadiums, in a span of 4 days. and we got to go see jerry springer show as well

[RuthMayBond]

i went to chi/mil this past summer....i caught a game in all 3 stadiums, in a span of 4 days. and we got to go see jerry springer show as wellWhich was more entertaining, the Brewers or Jerry Springer? :laugh

[catcher24]

Well, my usual bias coming out, but I say PNC. Simply love that ballpark. And if you were going to make a three day trip out of it, you could probably drive (rental) up to Cleveland and catch a game there, too. As I recall it's about 2 hours - maybe a little more. Or fly into Pittsburgh, catch a game, car to Cleveland, catch a game, fly out of Cleveland.

[Seattle1]

Well, my usual bias coming out, but I say PNC. Simply love that ballpark. And if you were going to make a three day trip out of it, you could probably drive (rental) up to Cleveland and catch a game there, too. As I recall it's about 2 hours - maybe a little more. Or fly into Pittsburgh, catch a game, car to Cleveland, catch a game, fly out of Cleveland.

I've been to both PNC and Jacobs Field. In my own personal opinion PNC is head & shoulders above the Jake. If you can only go to one, my recommendation would have to be PNC -- it's not to be missed! (Don't get me wrong, the Jake is a nice stadium in its own right.)

[catcher24]

Posted by Seattle1:
've been to both PNC and Jacobs Field. In my own personal opinion PNC is head & shoulders above the Jake. If you can only go to one, my recommendation would have to be PNC -- it's not to be missed! (Don't get me wrong, the Jake is a nice stadium in its own right.)

I have as well, and I agree 110%. If you look up the definition of "Classic Ballpark", the picture and description should be of PNC!;)

[BrewCrew1]

definentally try to get out to miller park and tailgate
http://www.fansinthestands.com/TN/Miller_Park.jpg

[2Chance]

I don't know what kind of condition your wheels are in, but it's only a five and a half hour drive from Busch to Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark. From there, it's not a bad swing to Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Detroit. 96 will take you from Detroit to Chicago, and a quick hop to Milwaukee. Heading west, you could go to Heaven....I mean Iowa... :) and see that mythical ballpark that they built, and people come.

You said "plane trip" but if you could drive it, that could save some $ and you wouldn't spend that much more time than waiting in the airport (one of my LEAST favorite things to do). I much prefer the scenery and stopping to talk with different people along the way.

[brewcrew4]

I would definitely suggest a Chicago/Milwaukee. You would get to see the history of Wrigley and then go see Miller Park and tailgate.

[Chisox73]

I gotta get to Miller Park myself this year.:cool: Maybe a trip to the new Busch Stadium may be in order also.

[Chisox73]

I don't know what kind of condition your wheels are in, but it's only a five and a half hour drive from Busch to Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark. From there, it's not a bad swing to Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Detroit. 96 will take you from Detroit to Chicago, and a quick hop to Milwaukee. Heading west, you could go to Heaven....I mean Iowa... :) and see that mythical ballpark that they built, and people come.

You said "plane trip" but if you could drive it, that could save some $ and you wouldn't spend that much more time than waiting in the airport (one of my LEAST favorite things to do). I much prefer the scenery and stopping to talk with different people along the way.
He's right.I'd rather make the 5 hour drive from St.Louis to Cincinnati than to fly.It's just a straight shot east on I-64 to Louisville,then catch I-71 to Cincinnati,and that will take you straight to the GABP parking lot.

[DodgerDrei]

Well, I want to go to different ballparks next year, other than Busch Stadium, to visit. Which are good ballparks to go to that offer an enjoyable baseball atmosphere and offer good food? Kauffman, Wrigley, Comiskey, Miller Park, Great American (plane trip), PNC (by a flight to Pittsburgh), Jacobs (plane trip), and possibly Philly (by plane and a possible stop to my aunt and uncle's house) are close to me.

Does anyone have good suggestions? I already have been to Shea and Yankee Stadiums, but I want more.

Everyone's experience is different, so whatever comes to mind, just go with it. If you are on a budget and want to knock off a couple of stadiums without doing to many other touristy stuff, PNC Park and Jacobs Field is a good bet. I've been to PNC, really liked it, not many frills for a new park, the emphasis is on the game, the way a stadium should be. From what I've been told by the locals in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, barring traffic, is less than a 2 hour drive. Also, you may want to stop in Canton Ohio along the way and check out the NFL HOF. If you're out here in the west coast and here in Southern California, if scheduling permits, you could do Dodger Stadium (LA), Angels Stadium(Anaheim), and Petco Park (SD ) in one trip. Anaheim is about a 45 minute drive from LA, while San Diego is a 2 hour drive down I-5. This trip could be rather pricey if you plan on visiting the major theme parks along the way, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Sea World, etc. let alone other touristy spots, especially here in LA. If you're in the Bay Area, you can visit both Networks Coliseum ( A's ) and AT&T Park. Public transportation, though can be expensive, is really efficient up there. Another word of advice, usually, local markets with 2 teams like here in LA and the Bay Area, one team will be in town while another is on the road so to avoid any confilcts of interests, so you may want to plan accordingly, another reason why the trip out here on the coast could be pricey. Again, these are just words of advice because I'm sure every roadtripper has a story or 2, or 3, or more that they would gladly share with you as well. Well , if you're ever out here on the left coast, feel free to drop a line, and I can give you more advice as well. And yeah, another piece of advice, it is never to early to start planning. :)

[RuthMayBond]

If you are on a budget and want to knock off a couple of stadiums without doing to many other touristy stuff, PNC Park and Jacobs Field is a good bet.And I can give ya some help with Jacobs Field

<From what I've been told by the locals in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, barring traffic, is less than a 2 hour drive.>

Or not much more

<If you're out here in the west coast and here in Southern California, if scheduling permits, you could do Dodger Stadium (LA), Angels Stadium(Anaheim), and Petco Park (SD ) in one trip. Anaheim is about a 45 minute drive from LA, while San Diego is a 2 hour drive down I-5. If you're in the Bay Area, you can visit both Networks Coliseum ( A's ) and AT&T Park.>

Or you could be a moron and do all 5 in 5 days like I did :laugh

<Another word of advice, usually, local markets with 2 teams like here in LA and the Bay Area, one team will be in town while another is on the road so to avoid any confilcts of interests, so you may want to plan accordingly, another reason why the trip out here on the coast could be pricey.>

Well, I'm hoping to do the 5 close east coast parks in 5 days so it can be done, let me know if you want options.

And do NOT get Dodger bleacher seats unless you want to be stuck in the bleachers the ENTIRE time :grouchy