by Rhyno

Created on: June 07, 2008   Last Updated: September 09, 2008

These ten popular baseball destinations are arranged to make an unforgettable road trip, if you have the time and resources. These great destinations are arranged as a loop; so, you can start at whatever location is closest to you and go clockwise (descending order) or counterclockwise (ascending order). This cross-country ballpark adventure is great for any baseball fan and I strongly recommend the Canadian portions of this trip.

1 - New York, New York
A - Shea Stadium has been the home of the Mets since 1964 (NL). Four World Series have been played in this historic ballpark it was also home to the Yankees (AL) for a short period of time. Shea Stadium is to be replaced by Citi Field in 2009. For tickets and information go to: [http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_i d=NYM]
B - Yankee Stadium is home-field to the Yankees (AL). Randy Johnson and Roger Clemens, who have both thrown over 4600 strike outs, have both called Yankee Stadium home during parts of their careers. For ticketing information please visit: [http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp? c_id=nyy]

2 - Cooperstown, New York
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a must see! For more information about tickets go to: [http://web.baseballhalloffame.org/visit/]

3 - Toronto, Ontario
The Rogers Center, formerly known as the Skydome, is home to the Blue Jays. It opened in 1989 and has a fully retractable roof. The Rogers center is also home to the biggest scoreboard in the world, the Jumbotron. Roger Clemens, who holds the America League record for most career strikeouts, spent part of his career playing in Toronto. For Tickets and information please visit: [http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp ?c_id=tor]

4 - St. Mary's, Ontario
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum makes a great day trip and is very informative. Tickets are cheap (7.50 /adult or $15/family). Please visit [http://www.baseballhalloffame.ca/about_hours.html] for hours and tickets.

5 - Detroit, Michigan
Comerica Park is home to the Tigers (AL) and is located downtown Detroit. In 2000, Comerica Park replaced the historical Tiger Stadium where Babe ruth hit his 700th career homer run. Tiger Stadium is scheduled for demolition this year. For ticket prices and information please visit: [http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c _id=det]

6 - Cleveland, Ohio
Progressive Field is the home-field to the Indians (AL) and is also known as The Jake or Jacobs Field. Sports Illustrated fans have called Progressive

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