Top 5 Baseball Towns
The All-Star game is about to begin, and being such a huge fan I thought it might be fun to write up my top five baseball towns. Here we go, in no particular order:
5. New York
If you don’t know who the Yankees are, then you probably shouldn’t be reading this article. Both the Yankees and Mets are moving into their new stadiums next year, so don’t miss the chance to visit Yankee Stadium (for the history and nostalgia) or Shea (for the sound of airplanes flying overhead).
4. Chicago
Wrigley Field is one of the two most celebrated old time stadiums still standing, and a trip to Chicago isn’t complete without visiting this temple at 1060 Addison Street. The entire neighborhood is something to experience, from the stands on top of the apartment buildings overlooking the stadium to brews after the game at “the Cubby Bear.”
3. St. Louis
Have you ever seen a Cardinals game on television? The crowd is a sea of red, and they love their team. The Cards have moved into a new stadium, with a great location near the famed St. Louis Arch.
2. Boston
It’s difficult to find a town that loves their team more than the Fenway faithful. Home to Fenway Park’s famous green wall, the Red Sox games are a feat to behold. Go early for drinks at the Cask N Flagon, then grab a Fenway frank (a hot dog in white bread), and soak up the history of this 90+ year old institution.
1. San Francisco
You might wonder why I included this one - it’s because the Giants are my favorite team. Also, their ballpark is just a thing of beauty and ranked in the top of all stadium polls. Grab some garlic fries and sit in the upper deck to see great views of the Bay Bridge (and the entire bay for that matter).
Let me know what is your favorite baseball town and why!