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Pick upNew York · Aug 4
Drop offBoston · Aug 17
Total miles4416 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · New York, NY
Hotel
New York Overnight
Check-inTue, Aug 4
Check-outWed, Aug 5
First pitch7:05 PM ET
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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
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 York → Cleveland
604 mi · 10.1h · drive
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
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.
Cleveland → Cincinnati
296 mi · 4.9h · drive
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
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.
Cincinnati → Philadelphia
626 mi · 10.4h · drive
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
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.
Philadelphia → Washington
151 mi · 2.5h · drive
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
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.
Washington → Pittsburgh
241 mi · 4h · drive
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
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.
Pittsburgh → Minneapolis
928 mi · 15.5h · drive
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
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.
Minneapolis → Chicago
445 mi · 7.4h · drive
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
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.
Chicago → New York
900 mi · 15h · drive
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
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 York → Boston
225 mi · 3.8h · drive
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
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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