Ballpark Vacations: Great Family Trips to Minor League and Classic Major League Ballparks Across Ame rica (1st ed) [Paperback]

Margaret Engel (Author), Bruce Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 1997 | Series: 1st ed

Baseball Vacations24 Unforgettable Family Trips to 75 of America's Most Fan-Friendly Minor League and Classic Major
League Ballparks

"A baseball lover's bible!" -- Mike Royko

Want to know which team has the funniest mascot? Which ballpark has the best contests for fans? Which stadiums serve loganberry juice, buck-a-bone BBQ, and buttermilk pie? And what you can do before and after the game? (How about white water rafting, rollercoastering, country music concerts, or riding the steepest passenger railway in the world?) The authors cover the Baseball Hall of Fame and travel from the Cape Cod Leagues to California's Rancho Cucamonga. The fresh, lively anecdotes and compelling baseball trivia that fill every chapter are sure to amuse -- even if the family favorite doesn't win.

To help you create years of great ballpark vacations, the Adams family, parents, and children tell all:
How to get foul balls, collect autographs, and kibitz with the guys in the bull penFamily-friendly diners, cafeterias, and restaurantsWhere the visiting team staysThe best giveaways and contestsWhere to sit, where to park, what to eatFabulous family-trip tips galorePlus $150 in coupons for free kids' admission to ballparks nationwide - Maps for every region - A directory of every minor- and major-league ballpark in the country

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Compared with the costs of attending most professional sporting events, a family outing to the ballpark is still a (relatively) affordable recreation. Now that the stadium craze is over and a growing number of teams are once again playing outside and on real grass, the idea of taking a vacation to watch baseball is an increasingly attractive option. Fodor makes planning such a vacation easy. With chapters on some of America's best places to see the national pastime in action (both major and minor leagues), coupled with fun ideas for accommodations and activities, this guide is sure to be a hit with fans and families.

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Baseball Vacations24 Unforgettable Family Trips to 75 of America's Most Fan-Friendly Minor League and Classic Major
League Ballparks

"A baseball lover's bible!" -- Mike Royko

Want to know which team has the funniest mascot? Which ballpark has the best contests for fans? Which stadiums serve loganberry juice, buck-a-bone BBQ, and buttermilk pie? And what you can do before and after the game? (How about white water rafting, rollercoastering, country music concerts, or riding the steepest passenger railway in the world?) The authors cover the Baseball Hall of Fame and travel from the Cape Cod Leagues to California's Rancho Cucamonga. The fresh, lively anecdotes and compelling baseball trivia that fill every chapter are sure to amuse -- even if the family favorite doesn't win.

To help you create years of great ballpark vacations, the Adams family, parents, and children tell all:
How to get foul balls, collect autographs, and kibitz with the guys in the bull penFamily-friendly diners, cafeterias, and restaurantsWhere the visiting team staysThe best giveaways and contestsWhere to sit, where to park, what to eatFabulous family-trip tips galorePlus $150 in coupons for free kids' admission to ballparks nationwide - Maps for every region - A directory of every minor- and major-league ballpark in the country

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Product Details

• Paperback: 291 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 1st edition (March 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679031529
• ISBN-13: 978-0679031529
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,365,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bible for Baseball Fans, January 19, 1999

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This review is from: Ballpark Vacations: Great Family Trips to Minor League and Classic Major League Ballparks Across Ame rica (1st ed) (Paperback)

The book is an absolute lifesaver. I have always planned to travel around America after I graduate from high school, and this book makes it possible. It has everything from directions to favorite foods at both the stadium and the surrounding area. Also, it provides reasonable and realistic ways to save money. A little money here and a little money there can really add up after a month of so on the road. Even if the book does not feature a place where you want to go, it will provide you with an address and phone number. Not only does this book have virtually every phone number you might ever need but it also has faxes, web sites, etc. Adams and Engel read my mind with this book. I don't have to plan hardly anything because they have accounted for everything.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A baseball traveler's bible!, January 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ballpark Vacations: Great Family Trips to Minor League and Classic Major League Ballparks Across Ame rica (1st ed) (Paperback)

We bought our copy of Ballpark Vacations less than a year ago, and it is already dog-eared and worn. We've used it for trips to Fenway Park and Camden Yards and are planning a trip to Wrigley this year. It has been invaluable in trip planning, and the tips and hints have made our trips more interesting than if we had simply booked a hotel room and bought game tickets. This has got to be the best reference you can get for major and minor league baseball travel!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take it on your next trip!, May 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ballpark Vacations: Great Family Trips to Minor League and Classic Major League Ballparks Across Ame rica (1st ed) (Paperback)

This handy guide combines the best of the Fodor's approach to travel advice with some useful and fun information about major and minor league ballparks throughout the U.S.A. and Canada. The authors have supplied the usual data on motels and other accomodations, as well as restaurants, side trips, and other interesting family-oriented attractions. There are detailed maps and driving directions to help you on your way. The ballpark information is detailed and includes what you need to know about ticket prices, seating availability, food, and other "buyer beware" items to avoid. There is even a brief and informative history of each ballpark.

Although it is noted in the co-author's review, I would stress that not every major league ballpark is covered in this volume.

All in all, a great read. A nice reference work even if you're not hitting the road.