Getting There · Step 1

Rental Car

Pick Up Your Rental

Pick upNew York · Aug 4
Drop offBoston · Aug 17
Total miles4416 mi

Stay Tonight · New York, NY

Hotel

New York Overnight

Check-inTue, Aug 4
Check-outWed, Aug 5
First pitch7:05 PM ET

Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.

DAY 1

Tuesday, August 4

First pitch at 7:05 PM ET — New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium tonight. Don't leave without Nathan's Famous Hot Dog.

Stop 01 of 10

New York, NY · Tue Aug 4

Yankee Stadium

New York Yankees · MLB

7:05 PM ET

vs. St. Louis Cardinals

No Promo

Must Eat at the Park

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog

Nathan's Famous from Coney Island. The original New York hot dog at the original New York stadium.

Local Beer

Bronx Brewery Pale Ale

Bronx Brewery

Stay Tonight · New York, NY

New York Overnight

Check-inTue, Aug 4
Check-outWed, Aug 5

First pitch tomorrow at 6:40 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Wed Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Cleveland604 mi · 10.1h
Game time6:40 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

New YorkCleveland

604 mi · 10.1h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 2

Wednesday, August 5

It's a 10.1h haul from New York — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 6:40 PM ET — Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Mets at Progressive Field tonight — 125th Anniversary Tumbler Cup tonight.

Stop 02 of 10

Cleveland, OH · Wed Aug 5

Progressive Field

Cleveland Guardians · MLB

6:40 PM ET

vs. New York Mets

125th Anniversary Tumbler Cup

Must Eat at the Park

Polish Boy Sausage

A kielbasa in a bun topped with french fries, coleslaw, and hot sauce. A Cleveland original found nowhere else.

Local Beer

Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold

Great Lakes Brewing

Stay Tonight · Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Overnight

Check-inWed, Aug 5
Check-outThu, Aug 6

First pitch tomorrow at 12:40 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Thu Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Cincinnati296 mi · 4.9h
Game time12:40 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

ClevelandCincinnati

296 mi · 4.9h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 3

Thursday, August 6

Cleveland to Cincinnati is 4.9h — a solid drive, so leave early and plan a stop along the way. First pitch at 12:40 PM ET — Cincinnati Reds vs. Athletics at Great American Ball Park today. Don't leave without Cincinnati Chili Dog (Skyline).

Stop 03 of 10

Cincinnati, OH · Thu Aug 6

Great American Ball Park

Cincinnati Reds · MLB

12:40 PM ET

vs. Athletics

No Promo

Must Eat at the Park

Cincinnati Chili Dog (Skyline)

Cincinnati chili served over a hot dog (the Cheese Coney). Skyline Chili has operated in Cincinnati since 1949.

Local Beer

MadTree Axis IPA

MadTree Brewing

Stay Tonight · Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Overnight

Check-inThu, Aug 6
Check-outFri, Aug 7

First pitch tomorrow at 6:40 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Fri Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Philadelphia626 mi · 10.4h
Game time6:40 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

CincinnatiPhiladelphia

626 mi · 10.4h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 4

Friday, August 7

It's a 10.4h haul from Cincinnati — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 6:40 PM ET — Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park tonight — Wall of Fame Night Ceremony tonight.

Stop 04 of 10

Philadelphia, PA · Fri Aug 7

Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia Phillies · MLB

6:40 PM ET

vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Wall of Fame Night Ceremony

Must Eat at the Park

Tony Luke's Cheesesteak

The definitive Philly cheesesteak at the ballpark. Chopped ribeye, American or Whiz, on a seeded Amoroso roll.

Local Beer

Yards Brawler

Yards Brewing

Stay Tonight · Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Overnight

Check-inFri, Aug 7
Check-outSat, Aug 8

First pitch tomorrow at 6:45 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Sat Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Washington151 mi · 2.5h
Game time6:45 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

PhiladelphiaWashington

151 mi · 2.5h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 5

Saturday, August 8

The 2.5h drive from Philadelphia to Washington is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 6:45 PM ET — Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park tonight — Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts Set tonight.

Stop 05 of 10

Washington, DC · Sat Aug 8

Nationals Park

Washington Nationals · MLB

6:45 PM ET

vs. Cincinnati Reds

Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts Set

Must Eat at the Park

Ben's Chili Bowl Half-Smoke

A half-smoke sausage with Ben's chili, mustard, and onions. Ben's Chili Bowl has been a DC institution since 1958.

Local Beer

DC Brau Penn Quarter Porter

DC Brau Brewing

Stay Tonight · Washington, DC

Washington Overnight

Check-inSat, Aug 8
Check-outSun, Aug 9

First pitch tomorrow at 1:35 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Sun Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Pittsburgh241 mi · 4h
Game time1:35 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

WashingtonPittsburgh

241 mi · 4h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 6

Sunday, August 9

The 4h drive from Washington to Pittsburgh is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 1:35 PM ET — Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets at PNC Park today — Family Fun Day: 500-Piece Puzzle (Kids 14 & under) today.

Stop 06 of 10

Pittsburgh, PA · Sun Aug 9

PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates · MLB

1:35 PM ET

vs. New York Mets

Family Fun Day: 500-Piece Puzzle (Kids 14 & under)

Must Eat at the Park

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Pittsburgh's most iconic food in its natural habitat. Meat and cheese on airy Italian bread loaded with tomatoes, coleslaw, and french fries inside the sandwich. Designed for Pittsburgh truckers in 1933.

Local Beer

PNC Park has quietly assembled one of the most serious craft beer programs in the National League. The headliner is Fat Head's Bullpen Tap Bar — eight rotating taps directly above the Pirates bullpen, the only bar in baseball where you can watch a reliever warm up while drinking a Head Hunter IPA. Cinderlands operates a hidden tap room with exclusive drafts. Iron City Lager has been Pittsburgh's hometown beer since the Civil War. Wigle Whiskey bars on the premium level rival stand-alone city bars.

Fat Head's Brewery · North Olmsted, OH

Stay Tonight · Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Overnight

Check-inSun, Aug 9
Check-outMon, Aug 10

First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Mon Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Minneapolis928 mi · 15.5h
Game time7:40 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

PittsburghMinneapolis

928 mi · 15.5h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 7

Monday, August 10

It's a 15.5h haul from Pittsburgh — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles at Target Field tonight — University of North Dakota Night tonight.

Stop 07 of 10

Minneapolis, MN · Mon Aug 10

Target Field

Minnesota Twins · MLB

7:40 PM ET

vs. Baltimore Orioles

University of North Dakota Night

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

Surly Brewing

Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Overnight

Check-inMon, Aug 10
Check-outTue, Aug 11

First pitch tomorrow at 2:20 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Fri Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Chicago445 mi · 7.4h
Game time2:20 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

MinneapolisChicago

445 mi · 7.4h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 11

Friday, August 14

First pitch at 2:20 PM ET — Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field today. Don't leave without Chicago-Style Hot Dog.

Stop 08 of 10

Chicago, IL · Fri Aug 14

Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs · MLB

2:20 PM ET

vs. St. Louis Cardinals

No Promo

Must 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

Pabst Brewing

Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL

Chicago Overnight

Check-inFri, Aug 14
Check-outSat, Aug 15

First pitch tomorrow at 4:10 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Sat Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to New York900 mi · 15h
Game time4:10 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

ChicagoNew York

900 mi · 15h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 12

Saturday, August 15

It's a 15h haul from Chicago — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 4:10 PM ET — New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals at Citi Field today. Don't leave without Shake Shack ShackBurger.

Stop 09 of 10

New York, NY · Sat Aug 15

Citi Field

New York Mets · MLB

4:10 PM ET

vs. Washington Nationals

No Promo

Must Eat at the Park

Shake Shack ShackBurger

Danny Meyer's Shake Shack arrived at Citi Field and changed MLB concessions. The ShackBurger with crinkle-cut fries is the standard.

Local Beer

Sixpoint Crisp Lager

Sixpoint Brewery

Stay Tonight · New York, NY

New York Overnight

Check-inSat, Aug 15
Check-outSun, Aug 16

First pitch tomorrow at 7:10 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.

Mon Morning

When to Depart

Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Boston225 mi · 3.8h
Game time7:10 PM ET

Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.

New YorkBoston

225 mi · 3.8h · drive

Depart by 8:00 AM

DAY 14

Monday, August 17

The 3.8h drive from New York to Boston is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 7:10 PM ET — Boston Red Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park tonight. Don't leave without Fenway Frank.

Stop 10 of 10

Boston, MA · Mon Aug 17

Fenway Park

Boston Red Sox · MLB

7:10 PM ET

vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

No Promo

Must Eat at the Park

Fenway Frank

The Fenway Frank has been a staple since the 1900s. A boiled-then-grilled Kayem hot dog in a New England-style bun, served with mustard and relish.

Local Beer

Sam Adams Boston Lager

Boston Beer Company

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What to Budget

Estimates only — prices vary by availability

Tickets · 10 games (avg $46)$460
Hotels · 13 nights (avg $155)$2,170
Fuel · 4416 mi at $0.18/mi$795
Ballpark food & drinks$500
Total Estimate$3,925

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