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Pick upMinneapolis · Jun 14
Drop offArlington · Jun 18
Total miles1612 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN
Hotel
Minneapolis Overnight
Check-inSun, Jun 14
Check-outMon, Jun 15
First pitch2:10 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Sunday, June 14
First pitch at 2:10 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Target Field today — Winona State University Day + Barbie Game Day today.
Stop 01 of 03
Minneapolis, MN · Sun Jun 14
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · MLB
2:10 PM ET
vs. St. Louis Cardinals
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-inSun, Jun 14
Check-outMon, Jun 15
First pitch tomorrow at 8:10 PM ET. Leave by Previous evening — overnight drive recommended.
Tue 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 3
Tuesday, June 16
It's a 22.8h haul from Minneapolis — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 8:10 PM ET — Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park tonight. Largest Ball of Twine is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 03
Houston, TX · Tue Jun 16
Minute Maid Park
Houston Astros · MLB
8:10 PM ET
vs. Detroit Tigers
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
Stay Tonight · Houston, TX
Houston Overnight
Check-inTue, Jun 16
Check-outWed, Jun 17
First pitch tomorrow at 2:35 PM ET. Leave by 8:06 AM.
Thu Morning
When to Depart
Leave by8:06 AM
Drive to Arlington289 mi · 5h
Game time2:35 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Houston, TX
Before You Hit the Road
Breakfast Klub
Midtown Houston since 2001. The wings-and-waffle combination redefined Houston breakfast culture. Line goes around the block on weekends. Worth every minute. One of the great American breakfast institutions.
Wings and waffles + fresh-squeezed OJ
Open 7 AM–2 PM Mon–Fri, 8 AM weekends
Worth the Detour · +25 min
Waco Mammoth National Monument
24 mammoths who died together in a Texas flash flood 67,000 years ago. Still in place.
Waco, TX · 25 min detourHouston → Arlington
289 mi · 5h · regional run
DAY 5
Thursday, June 18
Houston to Arlington is 5h — a solid drive, so leave early and plan a stop along the way. First pitch at 2:35 PM ET — Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field today — Ian Kinsler '2008 Sleeveless' Jersey Replica today. Waco Mammoth National Monument is worth 25 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 03
Arlington, TX · Thu Jun 18
Globe Life Field
Texas Rangers · MLB
2:35 PM ET
vs. Minnesota Twins
Must Eat at the Park
Lockhart Smokehouse Brisket
Authentic Central Texas BBQ style brisket. Properly smoked, not steam-table. The jalapeño sausage is exceptional.
Local Beer
Shiner Bock
Czech-Texan amber lager brewed in Shiner, Texas since 1909. Cold, amber, distinctly Texan.
Spoetzl Brewery
Texas Baseball and the Ballpark in Arlington
Pilgrim Notes · Arlington Baseball History
Shift 2 days to catch Ian Kinsler '2008 Sleeveless' Jersey Replica at Globe Life Field, Arlington TX.
• Ian Kinsler '2008 Sleeveless' Jersey Replica at Globe Life Field, Arlington TX
• Jacob deGrom 'City Connect' Bobblehead at Globe Life Field, Arlington TX
• Jose Altuve Soccer Jersey at Daikin Park, Houston TX
• Carlos Correa 'Home' Bobblehead at Daikin Park, Houston TX
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 3 games (avg $46)$138
Hotels · 4 nights (avg $155)$620
Fuel · 1612 mi at $0.18/mi$290
Ballpark food & drinks$150
Total Estimate$1,198
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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