The Cain's Father/Son Trip 2010
In 2008 my dad and I embarked on a memorable baseball journey. In the final year at Yankee Stadium, the most significant sporting venue in the world, we took in all 3 interleague games of the Reds vs. the Yanks. For the record, we took 2 out of 3.
The trip also included our first stop at Fenway Park, Shea Stadium, Progressive Field, and the Baseball Hall of Fame. In total, the trip covered 8 days and tons of miles. At the time of the trip ballparksavvy.com did not exist. In fact, my research for the trip was what convinced me that there was a need for a site just like this. There are plenty of ballpark sites that tell you when the place opened, seating capacity, and other useless information; but I would like to think this site is different. It gives you just information you need to know to go to your favorite stadium and save a few dollars doing it.
The trip also included our first stop at Fenway Park, Shea Stadium, Progressive Field, and the Baseball Hall of Fame. In total, the trip covered 8 days and tons of miles. At the time of the trip ballparksavvy.com did not exist. In fact, my research for the trip was what convinced me that there was a need for a site just like this. There are plenty of ballpark sites that tell you when the place opened, seating capacity, and other useless information; but I would like to think this site is different. It gives you just information you need to know to go to your favorite stadium and save a few dollars doing it.
Candid Photo of Dad and I at Old Yankee Stadium in 2008
As an encore, Dad and I are taking a 5 day baseball trip in 2010. This page is going to document our itinerary in case my readers what to know 'how I roll'. For the specific steps you should follow to plan a baseball road trip, click here.
Friday - July 2nd
8:00 AM Leave
10:00 AM Long's Bakery 1453 North Tremont Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222-2800
3:00 PM Arrive at Hotel
7:05 PM Gateway Grizzlies Game - Eat Krispy Kreme Burger
10:00 PM Dessert - Ted Drewes 4224 South Grand Boulevard, St Louis, MO
11:00 PM Return to hotel and watch Baseball Tonight
2:14 AM visit local hospital for an emergency coronary angioplasty
10:00 AM Long's Bakery 1453 North Tremont Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222-2800
3:00 PM Arrive at Hotel
7:05 PM Gateway Grizzlies Game - Eat Krispy Kreme Burger
10:00 PM Dessert - Ted Drewes 4224 South Grand Boulevard, St Louis, MO
11:00 PM Return to hotel and watch Baseball Tonight
2:14 AM visit local hospital for an emergency coronary angioplasty
Saturday - July 3rd
10:00 AM Wake up and prepare for a great day/ Checkout
12:00 PM Sweetie Pies At the Mangrove 4270 Manchester Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110-3826
1:00 PM Explore something cheap in St. Louis. Perhaps the Missouri History Museum, which is free.
4:00 PM Arrive at Busch Stadium
5:30 PM First pitch - eat at the ballpark
8:30 PM Final pitch
9:00 PM Drive to Chicago in a 1995 Lincoln Town Car
12:00 PM Sweetie Pies At the Mangrove 4270 Manchester Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110-3826
1:00 PM Explore something cheap in St. Louis. Perhaps the Missouri History Museum, which is free.
4:00 PM Arrive at Busch Stadium
5:30 PM First pitch - eat at the ballpark
8:30 PM Final pitch
9:00 PM Drive to Chicago in a 1995 Lincoln Town Car
Sunday - July 4th
2:00 AM Arrive at hotel
12:00 PM Lunch at Pizza Rustica in Wrigleyville
1:20 PM Cubs Game - First Pitch
6:00 PM Dinner at Smoque
7:00 PM Ice Cream at Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream 5337 W Devon Ave (between Central Ave & Minnehaha Ave)Chicago, IL 60646
8:00 PM Open Time Slot/Go to the hotel
12:00 PM Lunch at Pizza Rustica in Wrigleyville
1:20 PM Cubs Game - First Pitch
6:00 PM Dinner at Smoque
7:00 PM Ice Cream at Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream 5337 W Devon Ave (between Central Ave & Minnehaha Ave)Chicago, IL 60646
8:00 PM Open Time Slot/Go to the hotel
Monday - July 5th
10:00 AM Get the day started
12:00 PM Lunch at Lou Malnati's Pizza
(I don't know what we will do during the day)
7:00 PM First Pitch at White Sox game
10:30 PM Enjoy fireworks after the game
11:00 PM Return to the hotel
12:00 PM Lunch at Lou Malnati's Pizza
(I don't know what we will do during the day)
7:00 PM First Pitch at White Sox game
10:30 PM Enjoy fireworks after the game
11:00 PM Return to the hotel
Tuesday - July 6th
9:00 AM Breakfast at Tiffany's (really)
10:00 AM Drive to Milwaukee
2:00 PM Check into hotel
7:00 PM Brewers game
11:00 PM mini donuts at Sil's Drive Thru
12:00 AM Return to the hotel
10:00 AM Drive to Milwaukee
2:00 PM Check into hotel
7:00 PM Brewers game
11:00 PM mini donuts at Sil's Drive Thru
12:00 AM Return to the hotel
Wednesday - July 7th
Unfortunately we will be hopping in the Lincoln to make the long drive back to Cincinnati.
After the trip is complete, check back for updates on how things actually turned out. Click here for a guide on how to plan a baseball road trip of your own.