re: Muti-city MLB road trip

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BOS, NYY, NYM, BAL, WAS

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I’ve done this same trip, but add in PHI. Took the Northeast Regional train or Acela between cities as well so we didn’t have to drive/park. It’s such a great trip and the train is crazy easy to use. It’s such a busy transit corridor that they have trains running almost every 30-60 minutes from 3AM until midnight, so you can be really flexible with your travels.

In order to make all the schedules work, I had to spend 3 nights in NY, 2 nights in Philly, and 2 nights in DC, but those are all great cities for tourists, so it only made the trip better.

I hope to do the same or similar trip for my dad’s 70th birthday.

Philly isn’t far from there either. You could knock out the Nationals, Orioles, Phillies, Mets and Yankees in a week of the schedule worked out.

Did Kansas City -> St. Louis -> Memphis for my bachelor party, catching games at every stop.

What I would love to do one summer, starting in Baton Rouge, is hit up all 30 stadiums.

I think the best route would be... Hit Florida first, Tampa then Miami or vice versa depending on how the schedule works... up to Atlanta, then Washington, Baltimore, Philly, New York x2, Boston all in a row up the east coast. From there Toronto would be next, then either down to Pittsburgh -> Cleveland -> Detroit or through Canada to Detroit -> Cleveland -> Pittsburgh. After that Cincinnati, up to Chicago x2, Milwaukee, and then Minnesota. St. Louis could fit in between Cincinnati and Chicago if possible. If not, head south from Minnesota to pick up St. Louis, then over to Kansas City. Colorado next, then the long haul up to Seattle. Head South and hit San Fran/Oakland, then LA x2, San Diego, and head over to Arizona. Finish up with Arlington and then down to Houston to see the world champs.

That would be a good time.

ETA: Unless I was going to the All-Star game, I'd try to make the Colorado to Seattle leg fit in that spot to make a pit stop in Montana.

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Has anyone ever done this?

How many days? How many stadiums?

Any tips?

Thanks

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I've done two...

Trip 1- one week
Diamondbacks @ Astros
A's @ Rangers
Tigers @ Royals
Nationals @ Cubs
Reds @ Milwaukee

Trip 2-two weeks
Lookouts (Reds AA) @ Mississippi Braves
Barons (White Sox AA) @ Tennessee Smokies (Cubs)
Red Sox @ Orioles
Mets @ Yankees
Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Cooperstown- Hall of Fame
Rays @ Indians
Angels @ White Sox
Cubs @ St. Louis

I have also been to the following on other trips but not more than one in a single trip:
Angels
Dodgers
Twins
Braves

Tips
Plan for Travel interruptions

Give yourself days of rest in between to explore the cities

Get to the stadium early to enjoy the game-day atmosphere outside the stadium

If doing the Northeastern part of the US, fly to your first location and take a train to each subsequent location

Standing room tickets aren't terrible if you can walk around the stadium and see it from different views.

Do yourself a favor and go old school one day... keep a scorecard... it is an awesome and cheap souvenir

Check online afterwards and you may be able to buy the lineup card from the dugout for under $50 to add with your scorecard (makes for a cool frame with a photo of you and your buddies at the game)

Try a local beer and whatever the ballpark food is for that location (Dodger Dog/Lobster Roll/ Old School Peanuts and Crackerjacks)

That's pretty cool. I guess they aren't open during the game though?

I’ve been to that bar at Fenway, that big window is not open during games

Batting practice and POST GAME only

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I’ve been to that bar at Fenway, that big window is not open during games

Batting practice and POST GAME only

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I personally sat and watched a game from there. The window is closed but it is one way glass. You can see out but they cant see in.

FAQ

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1. We do not accept reservations or bookings on game days. We seat all parties on a first come first served basis. We will do our best to accommodate any group.
2. You do not need a ticket for entry into Bleacher Bar. We are open to the general public.
3. Our height of service takes place in the 2-3 hours before the game. However, this ultimately depends on the day/time of the week and the opposing team.
4. We opened on May 16, 2008
5. Our venue was previously the away team’s batting cage. It has also been used for field maintenance storage.
6. During the game, the glass garage door is brought down but you can still see out onto the field. Players cannot see in.
7. We are owned by the Lyons Group- not the Red Sox.
8. There is no direct access to the field.
9. Plenty of merchandise is available for purchase in-person.
10. There is never a cover.
11. We do not coordinate Fenway Park Tours. These are available 7 days a week around the corner at Gate D.
12. We do not have a kid’s menu, but have plenty of kid-friendly options available.
13. We are a 21+ venue during all home games and every day after 10pm. If you are under 21, you are permitted but must be accompanied by your legal guardian.
14. We are open 7 days a week, 364 days a year for both lunch and dinner.
15. Joe Vosmik, No. 7, who played right field 1938 opening day is the player seen on our menu.

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And you can see through from standing at the urinal.

Im heading out west first weekend of August to follow the Stros to Dodger stadium then up to San Fran. Not sure what the angels schedule is that weekend but if they’re in town I may go to a game just to cross it off my list. Don’t really have any desire to go to Oakland though while we’re in the Bay Area