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Pick Up Your Rental
Pick upMinneapolis · Jul 24
Drop offKansas City · Aug 9
Total miles1092 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN
Hotel
Minneapolis Overnight
Check-inFri, Jul 24
Check-outSat, Jul 25
First pitch2:10 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Friday, July 24
First pitch at 2:10 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. Athletics at Target Field today — Twins Hall of Fame Ceremony today.
Stop 01 of 06
Minneapolis, MN · Sat Jul 24
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · MLB
23 Games This Series
Sat Jul 112:10 PM ET
Twins Hall of Fame CeremonySun Jul 122:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Jul 248:10 PM ET
South Dakota State University NightSat Jul 257:10 PM ET
Kirby Puckett Replica Jersey GiveawaySun Jul 262:10 PM ET
Twins DayTue Jul 287:40 PM ET
Wine, Women & BaseballWed Jul 297:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Jul 301:40 PM ET
No PromoMon Aug 107:40 PM ET
University of North Dakota NightTue Aug 117:40 PM ET
North Dakota State University NightWed Aug 121:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Aug 137:30 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 157:10 PM ET
No PromoSun Aug 162:10 PM ET
Kids Backpack GiveawayMon Aug 177:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 187:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 191:40 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 288:10 PM ET
Minnesota State University Mankato Night + Breck NightSat Aug 292:10 PM ET
SpongeBob NightSun Aug 302:10 PM ET
T.C. Bear Shoulder Mascot + Peanuts NightMon Aug 317:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Sep 17:40 PM ET
Bark at the ParkWed Sep 27:40 PM ET
No PromoMust 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
More Games This Series
Jul 12 · Sun
2:10 PM ET · Los Angeles Angels
Jul 24 · Fri
8:10 PM ET · Athletics
Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Overnight
Check-inFri, Jul 24
Check-outSat, Jul 25
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 6:17 AM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:17 AM
Drive to Milwaukee370 mi · 6.4h
Game time7:40 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Milwaukee.
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
Lunch Stop · I-90/94 E, John Nolen Dr exit
Midway Fuel-Up
Mickey's Dairy Bar
Madison. The butter burger and frozen custard combo is the Wisconsin road trip essential. Window service, cash preferred.
Butter burger + frozen custard
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Jolly Green Giant Statue
A 55-foot vegetable mascot who will let you stand in his palm.
Blue Earth, MN · 10 min detourMinneapolis → Milwaukee
370 mi · 6.4h · regional run
DAY 3
Sunday, July 26
It's a 6.4h haul from Minneapolis — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies at American Family Field tonight — Noche de Cerveceros (Community Night) tonight. Jolly Green Giant Statue is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 06
Milwaukee, WI · Fri Jul 26
American Family Field
Milwaukee Brewers · MLB
25 Games This Series
Fri Jul 177:40 PM ET
Noche de Cerveceros (Community Night)Sat Jul 184:10 PM ET
Brandon Woodruff Trading Card BobbleheadSun Jul 192:10 PM ET
No PromoMon Jul 207:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Jul 217:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Jul 222:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Jul 244:10 PM ET
No PromoSat Jul 257:10 PM ET
Brewers Guess Who (Board Game)Sun Jul 262:10 PM ET
No PromoMon Aug 37:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 47:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 57:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Aug 62:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 77:40 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 87:10 PM ET
Brewers Bar Dice Set (21+ only)Sun Aug 92:10 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 187:40 PM ET
Wisconsin Artist Series Hat (Ric Stultz / Racine)Wed Aug 197:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Aug 202:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 214:10 PM ET
Black Culture Fest (Community Night)Sat Aug 222:10 PM ET
Hank Aaron Replica JerseySun Aug 237:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 287:40 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 297:15 PM ET
Jackson Chourio Bowl (Cereal Bowl)Sun Aug 302:10 PM ET
Kids Giveaway: Chourio Height PosterMust Eat at the Park
Wisconsin Brat (Klement's)
A Klement's bratwurst grilled over charcoal and served in a hoagie roll with stadium mustard, sauerkraut, and grilled onions.
Local Beer
Spotted Cow
The farmhouse ale sold exclusively in Wisconsin. The most state-exclusive craft beer in MLB.
New Glarus Brewing
The Brewers, Hank the Dog, and Robin Yount
Pilgrim Notes · Milwaukee Baseball History
More Games This Series
Jul 18 · Sat
4:10 PM ET · Miami Marlins
Jul 19 · Sun
2:10 PM ET · Miami Marlins
Stay Tonight · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Overnight
Check-inSun, Jul 26
Check-outMon, Jul 27
First pitch tomorrow at 8:05 PM ET. Leave by 11:02 AM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by11:02 AM
Drive to Chicago104 mi · 1.8h
Game time8:05 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Milwaukee, WI
Before You Hit the Road
Diner on the Square
Wauwatosa Square. Proper Midwestern diner breakfast done exactly right. German-influenced egg dishes reflect Milwaukee's heritage. 15 minutes from American Family Field — go before a Brewers day game.
German farmer's breakfast + coffee
Open 7 AM daily
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Gemini Giant Wilmington
A 28-foot spaceman on Route 66 since 1965. The drive-in still serves burgers.
Wilmington, IL · 10 min detourMilwaukee → Chicago
104 mi · 1.8h · easy leg
DAY 8
Friday, July 31
First pitch at 8:05 PM ET — Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees at Wrigley Field tonight — #BudFridays: Cubs 1940s-50s Replica Jersey tonight. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 06
Chicago, IL · Fri Jul 31
Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs · MLB
24 Games This Series
Fri Jul 178:05 PM ET
#BudFridays: Cubs 1940s-50s Replica JerseySat Jul 182:20 PM ET
2016 World Series Anniversary CelebrationSun Jul 192:20 PM ET
No PromoMon Jul 208:05 PM ET
Greek Heritage JerseyTue Jul 218:05 PM ET
No PromoWed Jul 228:05 PM ET
No PromoFri Jul 312:20 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 17:15 PM ET
No PromoSun Aug 22:20 PM ET
No PromoMon Aug 38:05 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 48:05 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 52:20 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 142:20 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 152:20 PM ET
No PromoSun Aug 163:10 PM ET
No PromoMon Aug 178:05 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 188:05 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 192:20 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 282:20 PM ET
Cubs 150th Anniversary CelebrationSat Aug 292:20 PM ET
No PromoSun Aug 303:10 PM ET
Harry Caray Bobblehead (150th Anniversary); Cubs HOF InductionMon Aug 317:40 PM ET
Illinois State University Cap; Girls Night Out at the BallparkTue Sep 17:40 PM ET
Armed Forces Hoodie and Challenge CoinWed Sep 27:40 PM ET
First Responders Quilted Fleece and Challenge CoinMust Eat at the Park
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
A Vienna beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun, dragged through the garden: yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, a pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. No ketchup. Ever.
Local Beer
Old Style Lager
Served at Wrigley since 1950. The single most identified brand with Cubs baseball. The bleachers run on Old Style.
Pabst Brewing
The Friendly Confines and the Longest Drought in Sports
Pilgrim Notes · Chicago Baseball History
More Games This Series
Jul 18 · Sat
2:20 PM ET · Minnesota Twins
Jul 19 · Sun
2:20 PM ET · Minnesota Twins
Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL
Chicago Overnight
Check-inFri, Jul 31
Check-outSat, Aug 1
First pitch tomorrow at 4:10 PM ET. Leave by 6:07 PM.
Sat Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:07 PM
Drive to Chicago3 mi · 0.1h
Game time4:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Chicago, IL
Before You Hit the Road
Lou Mitchell's
Jackson Blvd since 1923. A Chicago institution older than most Wrigley Field renovations. Double-yolk eggs, homemade marmalade, complimentary Milk Duds while you wait. Cubs and Sox fans both claim it.
Double-yolk omelette + fresh OJ
Open 5:30 AM–3 PM Mon–Sat
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Gemini Giant Wilmington
A 28-foot spaceman on Route 66 since 1965. The drive-in still serves burgers.
Wilmington, IL · 10 min detourChicago → Chicago
3 mi · 0.1h · easy leg
DAY 15
Friday, August 7
First pitch at 4:10 PM ET — Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field today. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 04 of 06
Chicago, IL · Sat Aug 7
Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago White Sox · MLB
21 Games This Series
Sat Jul 114:10 PM ET
No PromoSun Jul 122:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Jul 247:40 PM ET
No PromoSat Jul 257:10 PM ET
City Connect Warmup JacketSun Jul 262:10 PM ET
No PromoMon Jul 277:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Jul 287:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Jul 297:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Jul 302:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 77:40 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 87:10 PM ET
No PromoSun Aug 92:10 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 117:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 127:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Aug 132:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 217:40 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 227:10 PM ET
Puerto Rican Heritage Night + Domino SetSun Aug 232:10 PM ET
No PromoMon Aug 247:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 257:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 267:40 PM ET
No PromoMust Eat at the Park
Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
Jim's Original Maxwell Street Polish — a grilled Polish sausage with mustard and grilled onions on a bun.
Local Beer
Revolution Anti-Hero IPA
Chicago's largest independent craft brewery also serves the South Side.
Revolution Brewing
The Friendly Confines and the Longest Drought in Sports
Pilgrim Notes · Chicago Baseball History
More Games This Series
Jul 12 · Sun
2:10 PM ET · Athletics
Jul 24 · Fri
7:40 PM ET · Houston Astros
Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL
Chicago Overnight
Check-inFri, Aug 7
Check-outSat, Aug 8
First pitch tomorrow at 7:15 PM ET. Leave by 12:10 PM.
Sat Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:10 PM
Drive to St. Louis324 mi · 5.6h
Game time7:15 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Chicago, IL
Before You Hit the Road
Lou Mitchell's
Jackson Blvd since 1923. A Chicago institution older than most Wrigley Field renovations. Double-yolk eggs, homemade marmalade, complimentary Milk Duds while you wait. Cubs and Sox fans both claim it.
Double-yolk omelette + fresh OJ
Open 5:30 AM–3 PM Mon–Sat
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Gemini Giant Wilmington
A 28-foot spaceman on Route 66 since 1965. The drive-in still serves burgers.
Wilmington, IL · 10 min detourChicago → St. Louis
324 mi · 5.6h · regional run
DAY 16
Saturday, August 8
Chicago to St. Louis is 5.6h — a solid drive, so leave early and plan a stop along the way. First pitch at 7:15 PM ET — St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium tonight — Fireworks Saturday tonight. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 05 of 06
St. Louis, MO · Sat Aug 8
Busch Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals · MLB
21 Games This Series
Sat Jul 117:15 PM ET
No PromoSun Jul 122:15 PM ET
No PromoFri Jul 248:15 PM ET
No PromoSat Jul 257:15 PM ET
No PromoSun Jul 262:15 PM ET
No PromoMon Jul 277:45 PM ET
No PromoTue Jul 287:45 PM ET
No PromoWed Jul 297:45 PM ET
No PromoThu Jul 302:15 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 78:15 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 87:15 PM ET
Fireworks SaturdaySun Aug 92:15 PM ET
No PromoMon Aug 107:45 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 117:45 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 122:15 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 257:45 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 267:45 PM ET
No PromoThu Aug 272:15 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 288:15 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 292:15 PM ET
Fireworks SaturdaySun Aug 302:15 PM ET
No PromoMust Eat at the Park
St. Louis-Style Toasted Ravioli
Pasta filled with meat, breaded and deep-fried, served with marinara dipping sauce — a St. Louis original.
Local Beer
Busch Beer
The stadium is literally named for this beer. Historically appropriate in every way.
Anheuser-Busch
Musial, Gibson, and the Cardinal Way
Pilgrim Notes · St. Louis Baseball History
More Games This Series
Jul 12 · Sun
2:15 PM ET · Atlanta Braves
Jul 24 · Fri
8:15 PM ET · Cincinnati Reds
Stay Tonight · St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Overnight
Check-inSat, Aug 8
Check-outSun, Aug 9
First pitch tomorrow at 8:10 PM ET. Leave by 7:39 AM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by7:39 AM
Drive to Kansas City291 mi · 5h
Game time8:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · St. Louis, MO
Before You Hit the Road
Goody Goody Diner
St. Louis breakfast institution. Pancakes and biscuits-and-gravy have anchored pre-Cardinals mornings for decades. No-nonsense diner that has stayed exactly itself while the city changed around it.
Pancakes + bacon + coffee
Open 7 AM–2 PM daily
Worth the Detour · +15 min
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Route 66
The Route 66 frozen custard stand held upside-down to prove its thickness since 1941.
St. Louis, MO · 15 min detourSt. Louis → Kansas City
291 mi · 5h · regional run
DAY 17
Sunday, August 9
St. Louis to Kansas City is 5h — a solid drive, so leave early and plan a stop along the way. First pitch at 8:10 PM ET — Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium tonight — Oversized Big Bobby Witt Jr. City Connect Bobblehead tonight. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Route 66 is worth 15 minutes off the highway.
Stop 06 of 06
Kansas City, MO · Fri Aug 9
Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City Royals · MLB
21 Games This Series
Fri Jul 178:10 PM ET
Oversized Big Bobby Witt Jr. City Connect BobbleheadSat Jul 184:10 PM ET
No PromoSun Jul 192:10 PM ET
No PromoMon Jul 207:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Jul 217:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Jul 222:10 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 47:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 57:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Aug 67:40 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 78:10 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 87:10 PM ET
No PromoSun Aug 92:10 PM ET
No PromoMon Aug 177:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Aug 187:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Aug 197:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Aug 202:10 PM ET
No PromoFri Aug 218:10 PM ET
No PromoSat Aug 227:15 PM ET
Bobby Witt Jr. Sliding Mitt ReplicaSun Aug 232:10 PM ET
No PromoTue Sep 17:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Sep 27:40 PM ET
No PromoMust Eat at the Park
KC Burnt Ends
Kansas City-style burnt ends — the crispy, caramelized points of a smoked brisket. The defining food of KC BBQ.
Local Beer
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
Kansas City's defining craft brewery. The Unfiltered Wheat is a KC staple at the K.
Boulevard Brewing
George Brett and the Pine Tar Game
Pilgrim Notes · Kansas City Baseball History
More Games This Series
Jul 18 · Sat
4:10 PM ET · San Diego Padres
Jul 19 · Sun
2:10 PM ET · San Diego Padres
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 135 games (avg $46)$6,210
Hotels · 16 nights (avg $155)$2,480
Fuel · 1092 mi at $0.18/mi$197
Ballpark food & drinks$6,750
Total Estimate$15,637
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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