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Pick upMinneapolis · Jul 28
Drop offHouston · Jul 31
Total miles1323 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN
Hotel
Minneapolis Overnight
Check-inTue, Jul 28
Check-outWed, Jul 29
First pitch7:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Tuesday, July 28
First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals at Target Field tonight — Wine, Women & Baseball tonight.
Stop 01 of 02
Minneapolis, MN · Tue Jul 28
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · MLB
7:40 PM ET
vs. Kansas City Royals
Must Eat at the Park
Kramarczuk's Bratwurst
Kramarczuk's, the northeast Minneapolis sausage institution since 1954, supplies the best bratwurst at any AL Central park.
Local Beer
Surly Furious IPA
Minnesota's flagship craft IPA. The Surly Tap Room at Target Field is the best brewery bar in the AL Central.
Surly Brewing
The Metrodome, the Homer Hankies, and Kirby Puckett
Pilgrim Notes · Minneapolis Baseball History
Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Overnight
Check-inTue, Jul 28
Check-outWed, Jul 29
First pitch tomorrow at 8:10 PM ET. Leave by Previous evening — overnight drive recommended.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave byPrevious evening — overnight drive recommended
Drive to Houston1323 mi · 22.8h
Game time8:10 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Minneapolis overnight.
Breakfast Stop · Minneapolis, MN
Before You Hit the Road
Hells Kitchen
Downtown Minneapolis basement, open since 2002. Lemon ricotta hotcakes and house-made peanut butter are extraordinary. Dark, atmospheric, excellent coffee. Perfect before a Target Field day game.
Lemon ricotta hotcakes + house PB + espresso
Open 7 AM daily
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Largest Ball of Twine
17,400 pounds of twine wrapped by one man for 29 years. The qualifier matters.
Darwin, MN · 10 min detourMinneapolis → Houston
1323 mi · 22.8h · long haul
DAY 4
Friday, July 31
First pitch at 8:10 PM ET — Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park tonight. Largest Ball of Twine is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 02
Houston, TX · Fri Jul 31
Minute Maid Park
Houston Astros · MLB
8:10 PM ET
vs. Texas Rangers
Must Eat at the Park
Texas Smoke Brisket Sandwich
Central Texas-style brisket sliced thick and served on white bread with pickles, onions, and sauce on the side.
Local Beer
Karbach Love Street
Houston's most popular craft blonde ale. Easy drinking for a retractable roof afternoon.
Karbach Brewing
The Astros and the Comeback City
Pilgrim Notes · Houston Baseball History
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 2 games (avg $46)$92
Hotels · 3 nights (avg $155)$465
Fuel · 1323 mi at $0.18/mi$238
Ballpark food & drinks$100
Total Estimate$895
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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