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Pick upWorcester · Jul 22
Drop offMoosic · Aug 6
Total miles823 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Worcester, MA
Hotel
Worcester Overnight
Check-inWed, Jul 22
Check-outThu, Jul 23
First pitch6:45 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Wednesday, July 22
First pitch at 6:45 PM ET — Worcester Red Sox vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Polar Park tonight. Don't leave without Lobster Roll.
Stop 01 of 07
Worcester, MA · Wed Jul 22
Polar Park
Worcester Red Sox · AAA + AA
6:45 PM ET
vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Must Eat at the Park
Lobster Roll
Warm butter-split-top lobster roll with picked Maine lobster, melted butter, chives.
Local Beer
Wormtown Brewery Be Hoppy IPA
Wormtown, Worcester's own craft brewery. Be Hoppy IPA is their flagship.
Wormtown Brewery · Worcester, MA
Polar Park and the Youngest Stadium in Professional Baseball
Pilgrim Notes · Worcester Baseball History
Stay Tonight · Worcester, MA
Worcester Overnight
Check-inWed, Jul 22
Check-outThu, Jul 23
First pitch tomorrow at 12:05 PM ET. Leave by 9:27 AM.
Thu Morning
When to Depart
Leave by9:27 AM
Drive to Manchester66 mi · 1.1h
Game time12:05 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Worcester, MA
Before You Hit the Road
Cheery Chicken
Downtown Worcester, near Polar Park. Southern-inspired breakfast in a city not known for Southern food. The chicken biscuit rivals anything in the South. Pre-WooSox game breakfast done right.
Chicken biscuit + hot honey + coffee
Open 7 AM–2 PM daily
Worth the Detour · +15 min
Cornelia Molasses Explosion Memorial
On January 15, 1919, a 2.3 million-gallon molasses tank burst in Boston's North End, flooding streets at 35 mph. Twenty-one people died. A small plaque marks the site. Locals say you can still smell it on a hot summer day.
Boston, MA · 15 min detourWorcester → Manchester
66 mi · 1.1h · easy leg
DAY 2
Thursday, July 23
A short 1.1h drive from Worcester sets up the day. First pitch at 12:05 PM ET — New Hampshire Fisher Cats vs. Somerset Patriots at Delta Dental Stadium today. Cornelia Molasses Explosion Memorial is worth 15 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 07
Manchester, NH · Thu Jul 23
Delta Dental Stadium
New Hampshire Fisher Cats · AAA + AA
12:05 PM ET
vs. Somerset Patriots
Must Eat at the Park
New Hampshire Lobster Roll
The Maine-style lobster roll — warm, butter-tossed claw and knuckle meat on a split-top bun — is the definitive New England baseball food north of Boston.
Local Beer
Throwback Brewery Farm Ale
Throwback Brewery from North Hampton uses New Hampshire-grown ingredients in their farm-to-pint program. Their Farm Ale and seasonal offerings reflect the state's agricultural character.
Throwback Brewery · North Hampton, NH
Stay Tonight · Manchester, NH
Manchester Overnight
Check-inThu, Jul 23
Check-outFri, Jul 24
First pitch tomorrow at 6:00 PM ET. Leave by 2:52 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by2:52 PM
Drive to Portland95 mi · 1.6h
Game time6:00 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Worth the Detour · +15 min
Cornelia Molasses Explosion Memorial
On January 15, 1919, a 2.3 million-gallon molasses tank burst in Boston's North End, flooding streets at 35 mph. Twenty-one people died. A small plaque marks the site. Locals say you can still smell it on a hot summer day.
Boston, MA · 15 min detourManchester → Portland
95 mi · 1.6h · easy leg
DAY 7
Tuesday, July 28
First pitch at 6:00 PM ET — Portland Sea Dogs vs. Harrisburg Senators at Hadlock Field tonight. Cornelia Molasses Explosion Memorial is worth 15 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 07
Portland, ME · Tue Jul 28
Hadlock Field
Portland Sea Dogs · AAA + AA
6:00 PM ET
vs. Harrisburg Senators
Must Eat at the Park
Maine Lobster Roll
Warm, butter-poached lobster claw and knuckle meat on a butter-toasted split-top hot dog bun. Portland is the center of Maine's lobster industry.
Local Beer
Allagash White
Allagash White — the Belgian-style witbier that put Maine craft on the map — is the most iconic Portland craft beer and available throughout Hadlock Field. Brewed with coriander and curacao orange peel since 1995.
Allagash Brewing · Portland, ME
Stay Tonight · Portland, ME
Portland Overnight
Check-inTue, Jul 28
Check-outWed, Jul 29
First pitch tomorrow at 7:10 PM ET. Leave by 1:48 PM.
Wed Morning
When to Depart
Leave by1:48 PM
Drive to Hartford224 mi · 3.9h
Game time7:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Worth the Detour · +15 min
Cornelia Molasses Explosion Memorial
On January 15, 1919, a 2.3 million-gallon molasses tank burst in Boston's North End, flooding streets at 35 mph. Twenty-one people died. A small plaque marks the site. Locals say you can still smell it on a hot summer day.
Boston, MA · 15 min detourPortland → Hartford
224 mi · 3.9h · easy leg
DAY 8
Wednesday, July 29
The 3.9h drive from Portland to Hartford is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 7:10 PM ET — Hartford Yard Goats vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Dunkin' Park tonight. Cornelia Molasses Explosion Memorial is worth 15 minutes off the highway.
Stop 04 of 07
Hartford, CT · Wed Jul 29
Dunkin' Park
Hartford Yard Goats · AAA + AA
7:10 PM ET
vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Must Eat at the Park
Dunkin' Donuts
In a park named Dunkin' Park in Hartford, the Dunkin' connection is genuine cultural accuracy. New England runs on Dunkin'.
Local Beer
New England Brewing Company Gandhi-Bot NEDIPA
New England Brewing Company pioneered the New England IPA (NEDIPA) style — hazy, juicy, low-bitterness — that is now one of the world's most influential craft beer styles. Gandhi-Bot is their flagship.
New England Brewing Co. · Woodbridge, CT
Stay Tonight · Hartford, CT
Hartford Overnight
Check-inWed, Jul 29
Check-outThu, Jul 30
First pitch tomorrow at 6:35 PM ET. Leave by 12:51 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:51 PM
Drive to Syracuse246 mi · 4.2h
Game time6:35 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Worth the Detour · +10 min
The Upside-Down Traffic Light
The only green-on-top traffic light in the United States. Irish immigrants on Tipperary Hill kept smashing the 'British red' above 'Irish green' until the city gave up and inverted it permanently.
Syracuse, NY · 10 min detourHartford → Syracuse
246 mi · 4.2h · easy leg
DAY 14
Tuesday, August 4
First pitch at 6:35 PM ET — Syracuse Mets vs. Columbus Clippers at NBT Bank Stadium tonight. The Upside-Down Traffic Light is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 05 of 07
Syracuse, NY · Tue Aug 4
NBT Bank Stadium
Syracuse Mets · AAA + AA
6:35 PM ET
vs. Columbus Clippers
Must Eat at the Park
Syracuse Salt Potatoes
Small potatoes boiled in heavy brine until salt crystallises on the skin, served with melted butter.
Local Beer
Middle Ages Brewing Wailing Wench
Middle Ages is the most locally specific craft at NBT Bank Stadium.
Middle Ages Brewing Co. · Syracuse, NY
Stay Tonight · Syracuse, NY
Syracuse Overnight
Check-inTue, Aug 4
Check-outWed, Aug 5
First pitch tomorrow at 6:07 PM ET. Leave by 3:11 PM.
Wed Morning
When to Depart
Leave by3:11 PM
Drive to Binghamton83 mi · 1.4h
Game time6:07 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Lunch Stop · I-81 S to Downtown Binghamton
Midway Fuel-Up
Sharkey's
A Binghamton institution since 1934. Hot dog buns baked fresh daily, spiedies (marinated grilled meat on bread) — the defining food of the Southern Tier. The spiedie is unique to the Binghamton area and worth stopping for.
Spiedie sandwich + hot dog
Open 10 AM–8 PM Mon–Sat
Worth the Detour · +10 min
The Upside-Down Traffic Light
The only green-on-top traffic light in the United States. Irish immigrants on Tipperary Hill kept smashing the 'British red' above 'Irish green' until the city gave up and inverted it permanently.
Syracuse, NY · 10 min detourSyracuse → Binghamton
83 mi · 1.4h · easy leg
DAY 15
Wednesday, August 5
A short 1.4h drive from Syracuse sets up the day. First pitch at 6:07 PM ET — Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs. Hartford Yard Goats at Mirabito Stadium tonight. The Upside-Down Traffic Light is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 06 of 07
Binghamton, NY · Wed Aug 5
Mirabito Stadium
Binghamton Rumble Ponies · AAA + AA
6:07 PM ET
vs. Hartford Yard Goats
Must Eat at the Park
Spiedie Sandwich
The spiedie is Binghamton's defining food — cubes of marinated chicken, pork, or lamb grilled on skewers and served on Italian bread.
Local Beer
Binghamton Brewing Company Pale Ale
Binghamton Brewing is the home-city craft option — their rotating tap lineup and Pale Ale are available at the park. The most local possible option in the Southern Tier.
Binghamton Brewing Co. · Binghamton, NY
Stay Tonight · Binghamton, NY
Binghamton Overnight
Check-inWed, Aug 5
Check-outThu, Aug 6
First pitch tomorrow at 7:05 PM ET. Leave by 3:42 PM.
Thu Morning
When to Depart
Leave by3:42 PM
Drive to Moosic109 mi · 1.9h
Game time7:05 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Worth the Detour · +10 min
The Upside-Down Traffic Light
The only green-on-top traffic light in the United States. Irish immigrants on Tipperary Hill kept smashing the 'British red' above 'Irish green' until the city gave up and inverted it permanently.
Syracuse, NY · 10 min detourBinghamton → Moosic
109 mi · 1.9h · easy leg
DAY 16
Thursday, August 6
A short 1.9h drive from Binghamton sets up the day. First pitch at 7:05 PM ET — Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Rochester Red Wings at PNC Field tonight. The Upside-Down Traffic Light is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 07 of 07
Moosic, PA · Thu Aug 6
PNC Field
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders · AAA + AA
7:05 PM ET
vs. Rochester Red Wings
Must Eat at the Park
Anthracite Coal Pretzel
Coal-black soft pretzel coloured with activated charcoal, with sharp cheddar dipping sauce.
Local Beer
Susquehanna Brewing Company Black Bear Stout
Susquehanna Brewing, the Pittston PA craft brewery near Scranton.
Susquehanna Brewing Co. · Pittston, PA
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 7 games (avg $46)$126
Hotels · 15 nights (avg $155)$1,650
Fuel · 823 mi at $0.18/mi$148
Ballpark food & drinks$210
Total Estimate$2,134
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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