Amazon.com Compared with the costs of attending most professional sporting events， a family outing to the ballpark is still a (relatively) affordable recreation. Now that the stadium craze is over and a growing number of teams are once again playing outside and on real grass， the idea of taking a vacation to watch baseball is an increasingly attractive option. Fodor makes planning such a vacation easy. With chapters on some of America's best places to see the national pastime in action (both major and minor leagues)， coupled with fun ideas for accommodations and activities， this guide is sure to be a hit with fans and families. Book Description Baseball Vacations24 Unforgettable Family Trips to 75 of America's Most Fan-Friendly Minor League and Classic MajorLeague Ballparks"A baseball lover's bible!" -- Mike RoykoWant to know which team has the funniest mascot? Which ballpark has the best contests for fans? Which stadiums serve loganberry juice， buck-a-bone BBQ， and buttermilk pie? And what you can do before and after the game? (How about white water rafting， rollercoastering， country music concerts， or riding the steepest passenger railway in the world?) The authors cover the Baseball Hall of Fame and travel from the Cape Cod Leagues to California's Rancho Cucamonga. The fresh， lively anecdotes and compelling baseball trivia that fill every chapter are sure to amuse -- even if the family favorite doesn't win.To help you create years of great ballpark vacations， the Adams family， parents， and children tell all:How to get foul balls， collect autographs， and kibitz with the guys in the bull penFamily-friendly diners， cafeterias， and restaurantsWhere the visiting team staysThe best giveaways and contestsWhere to sit， where to park， what to eatFabulous family-trip tips galorePlus $150 in coupons for free kids' admission to ballparks nationwide - Maps for every region - A directory of every minor- and major-league ballpark in the country See all Editorial Reviews