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MLB Ballpark Roadtrips
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nope, we do not play the Tigers this year.
Griffey HOF night also has a Griffey BOBBLEHEAD. I think I might cry I'm so excited. Tickets don't go on sale until March 16 - booooooooooo.
edit: and the Friday game is Ken Griffey Jr. Fireworks Night (what?)
nope, we do not play the Tigers this year.
Griffey HOF night also has a Griffey BOBBLEHEAD. I think I might cry I'm so excited. Tickets don't go on sale until March 16 - booooooooooo.
edit: and the Friday game is Ken Griffey Jr. Fireworks Night (what?)
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I got my Seattle tickets!!! I am going to go stand in line for my Griffey bobblehead now (first 20,000 fans only - what gives? all our bobblehead giveaways are all fans - you know, to prevent riots over an Italian Sausage bobblehead or something). Also planning on spending time in Portland, Vancouver and Victoria.
I got my Seattle tickets!!! I am going to go stand in line for my Griffey bobblehead now (first 20,000 fans only - what gives? all our bobblehead giveaways are all fans - you know, to prevent riots over an Italian Sausage bobblehead or something). Also planning on spending time in Portland, Vancouver and Victoria.
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Re-reading this thread, a couple posts about Nats park in DC. I'm headed there in June to watch the Twins - where should I sit? Looks like down third base line would give good view of Jumbotron. Looking for any advice on the whole experience from those who have been there.
Re-reading this thread, a couple posts about Nats park in DC. I'm headed there in June to watch the Twins - where should I sit? Looks like down third base line would give good view of Jumbotron. Looking for any advice on the whole experience from those who have been there.
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Roadtrip 2013 is about to commence.
I fly into Ft. Lauderdale with my buddy from Denver Friday night. My friend from Boston joins us on Saturday.
From there we have games in Miami (Saturday 6/29 vs San Diego), Tampa (Sunday 6/30 vs Detroit), Atlanta (Tuesday 7/2 vs Miami), Houston (Thursday 7/4 vs Tampa), and Arlington (Friday 7/5 vs Houston).
Hotels are booked in Ft. Myers (6/29), Clearwater (6/30), Forsyth, GA (7/1), Huntsville, AL (7/2), Houston (7/3), and Plano, TX (7/4 and 7/5).
We are flying out from the various Dallas airports at various times on Saturday 7/6.
Basically, I'm posting here to ask for things to do in Atlanta on 7/2 and a bar to watch the Confederations Cup final from in the Tampa area on 6/30. Obviously, we'll be at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg for the game and staying in Clearwater, so staying on that side of the bay would be appreciated. Anyone with knowledge of the areas with recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Hopefully I've got some great pictures to post in a couple weeks.
Roadtrip 2013 is about to commence.
I fly into Ft. Lauderdale with my buddy from Denver Friday night. My friend from Boston joins us on Saturday.
From there we have games in Miami (Saturday 6/29 vs San Diego), Tampa (Sunday 6/30 vs Detroit), Atlanta (Tuesday 7/2 vs Miami), Houston (Thursday 7/4 vs Tampa), and Arlington (Friday 7/5 vs Houston).
Hotels are booked in Ft. Myers (6/29), Clearwater (6/30), Forsyth, GA (7/1), Huntsville, AL (7/2), Houston (7/3), and Plano, TX (7/4 and 7/5).
We are flying out from the various Dallas airports at various times on Saturday 7/6.
Basically, I'm posting here to ask for things to do in Atlanta on 7/2 and a bar to watch the Confederations Cup final from in the Tampa area on 6/30. Obviously, we'll be at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg for the game and staying in Clearwater, so staying on that side of the bay would be appreciated. Anyone with knowledge of the areas with recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Hopefully I've got some great pictures to post in a couple weeks.
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As an addendum, "secret" places to park or park and ride (such as Detroit bars) came in handy last year. Any inside knowledge on these stadiums would be awesome.
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Went to Safeco over the weekend (ballpark #23 - 7 more to go). Nice enough ballpark. Parking cost was a little ridiculous (took the light rail one day, parked in a garage the other).
The food was overall pretty good (although pricey), and my mom claims their cheddar brat is even better than a Miller Park brat. My beer of choice was the Pyramid Curveball, and I also had the sushi, fruit kebab and a salmon sandwich (first 2 good, last not so much).
Not impressed with the attendance. Beautiful day on Sunday, their ace going, and it was maybe half full.
One complaint: Saturday was Griffey bobblehead day (first 20,000 fans only), and the lines were crazy. We walked for probably 3/4 mile and still never saw the end of the line. And this was at 3:30 (game was at 6:10). They seemed pretty unprepared to handle that size crowd (concession-wise), and they HAD to know it would sell out the second they announced it. Maybe get a little extra ketchup and make sure you have enough employees to cover. And I can't imagine it would have been THAT expensive to come up with another 20,000 bobbleheads.
but the ceremony was awesome.
(and yes, I got a bobblehead! it helps to have tickets were you get to go in a separate entrance)
next year's trip... if the Brewers go to Oakland or Anaheim, it'll be there. Otherwise probably Miami. I have Arizona, Atlanta, Houston, Texas, Anaheim, Oakland and Miami left.
Went to Safeco over the weekend (ballpark #23 - 7 more to go). Nice enough ballpark. Parking cost was a little ridiculous (took the light rail one day, parked in a garage the other).
The food was overall pretty good (although pricey), and my mom claims their cheddar brat is even better than a Miller Park brat. My beer of choice was the Pyramid Curveball, and I also had the sushi, fruit kebab and a salmon sandwich (first 2 good, last not so much).
Not impressed with the attendance. Beautiful day on Sunday, their ace going, and it was maybe half full.
One complaint: Saturday was Griffey bobblehead day (first 20,000 fans only), and the lines were crazy. We walked for probably 3/4 mile and still never saw the end of the line. And this was at 3:30 (game was at 6:10). They seemed pretty unprepared to handle that size crowd (concession-wise), and they HAD to know it would sell out the second they announced it. Maybe get a little extra ketchup and make sure you have enough employees to cover. And I can't imagine it would have been THAT expensive to come up with another 20,000 bobbleheads.
but the ceremony was awesome.
(and yes, I got a bobblehead! it helps to have tickets were you get to go in a separate entrance)next year's trip... if the Brewers go to Oakland or Anaheim, it'll be there. Otherwise probably Miami. I have Arizona, Atlanta, Houston, Texas, Anaheim, Oakland and Miami left.
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blech. I swear they just played the East (although I'd like to see the Yankees come here so we can appropriately welcome the Big Fella back). They haven't been to Oakland since 2007. Of course, they hadn't been to Seattle since 1997.
blech. I swear they just played the East (although I'd like to see the Yankees come here so we can appropriately welcome the Big Fella back). They haven't been to Oakland since 2007. Of course, they hadn't been to Seattle since 1997.
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anybody have a cool trip planned?
no new parks for me this year, as of yet. still at 23 cities.
A local burger place opened a stand at Miller Park this year (AJ Bombers) and they have custard that is themed to the opposing team. This homestand, it's Gooey Butter Cake custard (drool - why didn't I get tickets?). Good burgers, too.
anybody have a cool trip planned?
no new parks for me this year, as of yet. still at 23 cities.
A local burger place opened a stand at Miller Park this year (AJ Bombers) and they have custard that is themed to the opposing team. This homestand, it's Gooey Butter Cake custard (drool - why didn't I get tickets?). Good burgers, too.
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This doesn't really count as a baseball road trip I guess, but I was in Cincinnati and had the opportunity to see the St. Louis - Cincinnati game Friday night. My first time to that ballpark.
I really liked the park. Pretty easy to get into and out of, and nice access to the downtown hotels. Good atmosphere. I wasn't particularly impressed with the food selections, but I don't usually hold that against any stadiums or ballparks that I visit for the first time.
We sat near the front of section 104, which is right in the center of left field. It was a little crazy in that section after the game. They brought out these slow pitch softball guys who started launching homers into left field, including the second deck, with softballs. Definitely not the beer league guys I'm used to seeing.
Two things bad about those seats. Couldn't see the jumbotron for replays, and you really didn't get any sort of "scenic view" of Cincinnati or the Roebling Bridge.
After the game we went to a fun bar called O'Malleys in the Alley just a couple of blocks away from the stadium. Highly recommend it.
This doesn't really count as a baseball road trip I guess, but I was in Cincinnati and had the opportunity to see the St. Louis - Cincinnati game Friday night. My first time to that ballpark.
I really liked the park. Pretty easy to get into and out of, and nice access to the downtown hotels. Good atmosphere. I wasn't particularly impressed with the food selections, but I don't usually hold that against any stadiums or ballparks that I visit for the first time.
We sat near the front of section 104, which is right in the center of left field. It was a little crazy in that section after the game. They brought out these slow pitch softball guys who started launching homers into left field, including the second deck, with softballs. Definitely not the beer league guys I'm used to seeing.
Two things bad about those seats. Couldn't see the jumbotron for replays, and you really didn't get any sort of "scenic view" of Cincinnati or the Roebling Bridge.
After the game we went to a fun bar called O'Malleys in the Alley just a couple of blocks away from the stadium. Highly recommend it.
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Anyone have suggestions for Wrigley? I wanted to pull off the Chicago double-header with Cubs in the afternoon and White Sox at night, but it appears MLB doesn't like to schedule teams in the same media market to home games at the same time. It only happens for six games this year and both the Cubs and White Sox are at night for all six. So, Wrigley it is.
I went to Fenway last year so I figured I might as well fit in the second oldest ballpark. Due to price it's looking like the 500 level seats but I had a few questions. Why are these so much cheaper than other parts of the park? As far as I understand Wrigley is a lot like Fenway where even if you're far from the action you're still close, yet the price doubles once you leave for any other section. I know there's some obstructed seating, but some without obstruction are actually cheaper than ones with on StubHub.
Other questions:
1) Scalp or Stub Hub? Cubs are awful but I know prices are based more on the Wrigley experience than actual baseball. I can get the 500 level on Stub Hub for 20-25 bucks.
2) Any food Wrigley is known for that's a must have?
3) I know there's extremely limited parking, has anyone tried the park and ride from one of the El stations?
4) Is it really worth $200+ to sit on a roof top and watch the game? Even if you want to drink all game, you could just buy a 500 level and still be able to buy about 20 beers with the money that it would cost just for the roof top ticket.
Anyone have suggestions for Wrigley? I wanted to pull off the Chicago double-header with Cubs in the afternoon and White Sox at night, but it appears MLB doesn't like to schedule teams in the same media market to home games at the same time. It only happens for six games this year and both the Cubs and White Sox are at night for all six. So, Wrigley it is.
I went to Fenway last year so I figured I might as well fit in the second oldest ballpark. Due to price it's looking like the 500 level seats but I had a few questions. Why are these so much cheaper than other parts of the park? As far as I understand Wrigley is a lot like Fenway where even if you're far from the action you're still close, yet the price doubles once you leave for any other section. I know there's some obstructed seating, but some without obstruction are actually cheaper than ones with on StubHub.
Other questions:
1) Scalp or Stub Hub? Cubs are awful but I know prices are based more on the Wrigley experience than actual baseball. I can get the 500 level on Stub Hub for 20-25 bucks.
2) Any food Wrigley is known for that's a must have?
3) I know there's extremely limited parking, has anyone tried the park and ride from one of the El stations?
4) Is it really worth $200+ to sit on a roof top and watch the game? Even if you want to drink all game, you could just buy a 500 level and still be able to buy about 20 beers with the money that it would cost just for the roof top ticket.
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We bought scalper tickets, and didn't have a problem. There were a lot of tickets available. It was against the Brewers, so not necessarily a huge draw, although the game certainly drew fans down from Wisconsin.
We sat up in the 400's and the seats were fine. We actually got for face value, which was about $45 I recall. Not familiar with the 500 seats, but I expect you'd be in the same deck as us, just further back from the rail (probably above the tunnels for that deck). I'd go lower if I were you. We were in the first row of the 400 deck, and that was fine, but I wouldn't have wanted to be further up.
Parking is terrible. We lucked into a spot a few blocks from Wrigley. Basically it was the driveway of a business that was closed, and they were selling spots for $25/car.
I think I'd skip the rooftop, at least if this is your first game. I think it's worth it to go into Wrigley itself.
Stay for the after party. A lot of bars in the neighborhood that are fun to hang out in!
My friends and I went to Wrigley last summer. Had a blast. But keep in mind that my comments are based on just this single experience, a Saturday afternoon game.
We bought scalper tickets, and didn't have a problem. There were a lot of tickets available. It was against the Brewers, so not necessarily a huge draw, although the game certainly drew fans down from Wisconsin.
We sat up in the 400's and the seats were fine. We actually got for face value, which was about $45 I recall. Not familiar with the 500 seats, but I expect you'd be in the same deck as us, just further back from the rail (probably above the tunnels for that deck). I'd go lower if I were you. We were in the first row of the 400 deck, and that was fine, but I wouldn't have wanted to be further up.
Parking is terrible. We lucked into a spot a few blocks from Wrigley. Basically it was the driveway of a business that was closed, and they were selling spots for $25/car.
I think I'd skip the rooftop, at least if this is your first game. I think it's worth it to go into Wrigley itself.
Stay for the after party. A lot of bars in the neighborhood that are fun to hang out in!
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Certaintly wasn't planning on doing the roof tops. I don't think I'd ever do them. I was just amazed that someone would pay $200 to sit outside the stadium.
The game I'm looking at right now is against Pittsburgh, so shouldn't be too big of a draw.
I plan on trying to hit up Wrigleyville, but that'll depend on time. This is probably going to be a one day trip from MI.
Certaintly wasn't planning on doing the roof tops. I don't think I'd ever do them. I was just amazed that someone would pay $200 to sit outside the stadium.
The game I'm looking at right now is against Pittsburgh, so shouldn't be too big of a draw.
I plan on trying to hit up Wrigleyville, but that'll depend on time. This is probably going to be a one day trip from MI.
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The El is the best way to get there. It's crowded after, but it's better than parking. I've been to Wrigley 8 or 9 times. Parked once. Never again.
Rooftop not worth, unless you want to waste money so you can say you've done it. But if you sit on the rooftop - you haven't actually been to Wrigley.
Food at Wrigley is typical ballpark food. Nothing must-have that I can think of.
The El is the best way to get there. It's crowded after, but it's better than parking. I've been to Wrigley 8 or 9 times. Parked once. Never again.
Rooftop not worth, unless you want to waste money so you can say you've done it. But if you sit on the rooftop - you haven't actually been to Wrigley.
Food at Wrigley is typical ballpark food. Nothing must-have that I can think of.
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Seating in Wrigley can be very hit and miss... Most of the Upper Deck seats are fine... The 1st few rows of the 400s are actually some of the best "Upper Deck" baseball seats I've come across... You will have to deal with posts in front of you in the 500s, but that will vary based on locations... Overall, the upper deck should be fine for a visit... Just be aware that there is no concourse for the upper deck, so you will have to have a full food/drink selection... There are small, portable stands that are somewhat close, but they are very limited options... Also, if it's a good crowd, things can get tight coming/going from up there... Just an FYI, some of the Infield/Outfield Terrace seats (upper 200-level) are downright terrible.... You are way back and under the upper deck... You may see what's in front of you, but you might not be able to follow balls hit in the air due to the overhang in addition to having various posts in your way...
The market for Cubs tickets is very soft right now... I would suggest StubHub... If you can wait till day of the game, you can find some very good values... Bleacher seating is also a good place to watch the game... You would be restricted to the area in the bleachers though, and they are General Admission seats...
Avoid driving to Wrigleyville at all costs... Parking is a pain and is very costly ($25-30)... I live in the Southwest suburbs and would either take a METRA train into downtown Chicago and then get on a CTA Red-line train in Chicago or I would drive to Midway airport, park there ($5 parking) and take the CTA Orange-line train to downtown and then pick up the CTA Red-line to Wrigleyville....
Seating in Wrigley can be very hit and miss... Most of the Upper Deck seats are fine... The 1st few rows of the 400s are actually some of the best "Upper Deck" baseball seats I've come across... You will have to deal with posts in front of you in the 500s, but that will vary based on locations... Overall, the upper deck should be fine for a visit... Just be aware that there is no concourse for the upper deck, so you will have to have a full food/drink selection... There are small, portable stands that are somewhat close, but they are very limited options... Also, if it's a good crowd, things can get tight coming/going from up there... Just an FYI, some of the Infield/Outfield Terrace seats (upper 200-level) are downright terrible.... You are way back and under the upper deck... You may see what's in front of you, but you might not be able to follow balls hit in the air due to the overhang in addition to having various posts in your way...
The market for Cubs tickets is very soft right now... I would suggest StubHub... If you can wait till day of the game, you can find some very good values... Bleacher seating is also a good place to watch the game... You would be restricted to the area in the bleachers though, and they are General Admission seats...
Avoid driving to Wrigleyville at all costs... Parking is a pain and is very costly ($25-30)... I live in the Southwest suburbs and would either take a METRA train into downtown Chicago and then get on a CTA Red-line train in Chicago or I would drive to Midway airport, park there ($5 parking) and take the CTA Orange-line train to downtown and then pick up the CTA Red-line to Wrigleyville....
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Snagged a couple 400 level tickets for this Friday's game against the Pirates for 24.00 each. 6th row up the third base line, so it shouldn't be terrible.
Looking at driving to Midway and taking the Orange Line. Couple questions: Any chance the Park n' Ride fills up by 11-noonish CT? How's traffic in general around Chicago at that time of day? I seem to recall it's not horrible but that might be terribly off base. We plan on just buying a couple day passes for the El/CTA to get us from Orange line at Midway to Millenium (assume this is the downtown station) for the Red line Wrigleyville.
Snagged a couple 400 level tickets for this Friday's game against the Pirates for 24.00 each. 6th row up the third base line, so it shouldn't be terrible.
Looking at driving to Midway and taking the Orange Line. Couple questions: Any chance the Park n' Ride fills up by 11-noonish CT? How's traffic in general around Chicago at that time of day? I seem to recall it's not horrible but that might be terribly off base. We plan on just buying a couple day passes for the El/CTA to get us from Orange line at Midway to Millenium (assume this is the downtown station) for the Red line Wrigleyville.