There may be thirty two venues, but here are ten enticing Old and New ballparks around the United States that you must see before you die.
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10. Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City Royals)
The sound of the water fountains has given the ballpark glowing reviews over the past years. The Brisket Grilled Cheese has smoked BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese on Texas toast. Fans will find this new sandwich, costing $9.89, at KC Press in Section 230.
9. Petco Park (San Diego Padres)
The park is right beside the pacific ocean and has several taco places nearby all located in downtown San Diego. Petco will become the first National League stadium to be powered by 100 percent renewable and carbon-free energy which makes it environmentally friendly.
8. T-Mobile Field (Seattle Mariners)
While it may have not hosted playoff baseball since 2001 which is the longest drought for any team in the four major sports. A place called Edgar’s staff sells 6 dollar beers and delivers tacos and nachos to your seat if you can snag space in the Cantina section. It can't be any cheaper and more comfortable in terms of fan’s efforts.
7. Target Field (Minnesota Twins)
Target Field is just 15 years old but it has a popular left-field Budweiser roof deck featuring mostly standing room and the only bonfire in the Majors. There Is a pedestrian bridge from the ballpark to downtown, Target Plaza, canopies and public art.
6. Coors Field (Colorado Rockies)
Coors Field features a view of the mountains that have the same color as the Rockies uniforms. It is a very home run friendly park making it a treat for batters. The first Blue Moon beer was brewed within the walls of the park. Besides baseball and other sports, the venue has been used by filmmaker The Fan in 1996 and two episodes of South Park: "Professor Chaos'' and "The Losing Edge.
5. Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox)
The iconic Green Monster is the 37 feet left field wall in the park making it extremely challenging to score, which makes it a special place on its own. It is the oldest park in Major League Baseball. Fenway’s modern renovations have set it up to be a gem for many more decades to come. It’s hard to beat a park that has played host to everyone from Babe Ruth to David Ortiz.
4. PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates)
They have an exhibit also includes the Legacy Theatre, a 25-seat facility that plays a film about Pittsburgh's history with the Negro leagues. Also have chicken wings for a bucket on sale. The park also served as a location filming the following movies: She's Out of My League, Abduction, Jack Reacher and Sweet Girl.
3. Camden Yards (Baltimore Orioles)
30 years after its opening, Camden Yards is still drawing rave reviews. In 1992, the team held a midday open house where fans could bring a bag lunch and take in the scenery in what was about to become the new standard for baseball venues. The movie Major League II used Camden Yards as the home of the Indians.
2. Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs)
A club box goes for $18, very economical prices even for one of the historic teams in baseball. There are apartments near the stadium and if you are lucky enough to watch the games from a rooftop, it is an incredible view. Chicago Transit is one of the cheapest in the country. Cost is $2.25 by bus or $2.50 by train.
1. Oracle Park (San Francisco Giants)
Starting in 2004, the Giants installed 122 wireless internet access points, covering all concourses and seating areas, creating one of the largest public hotspots in the world. The Giants Wall of Fame was unveiled as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Giants' move to San Francisco. There are Palm trees surrounding the area.
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