In the summer of 1990, my father, uncle, cousin and I decided to cool our heels in one of Chicago's great beer gardens after a White Sox game. Four guys, a beer garden, and a baseball game - what could possibly be any better? Suddenly, inspiration struck. Why not take the show on the road?
And so began a journey that continues to this day for dads, sons, and even couples across the country. Baseball road trips are one of the most popular sports travel vacations in America, as millions of fans set out to experience great baseball destinations.
Baseball And Beer: The Perfect Match
Just as each baseball stadium and city are different, so are the local beers and the beer scene. Travel to Milwaukee and it's a big brewery like Miller sharing fans with a smaller specialty brewery like Lakefront. Denver has Coors and a bounty of brewpubs. Then there's St. Louis, with the famed Anheuser-Busch brewery quenching thirsts along with several smaller brewers.
Beer and baseball have long been wonderful partners. A cold beer on a warm summers day watching the national past-time is a century old tradition. Even Babe Ruth used to slip out of stadiums between games of doubleheaders to enjoy a cold one. And so, it's no wonder that baseball fans want to learn about a city's beer scene as much as its baseball culture.
Great Baseball And Beer Destinations
Every major league city is a destination unto itself, but some stand out in terms of their baseball and beer attractions. New York City in particular is awash with brewpubs and great beer bars along with two sparkling new stadiums. Just down the eastern seaboard, Philadelphia offers a wide variety of local beers and appealing places to enjoy them.
Across the country, San Francisco lays claim to being the cradle of the craft brewing industry. The historic Anchor Brewery was operating on a shoestring in the mid 1960's when it reinvented itself as a thriving smaller brewery. Brewpubs have blossomed in the city, along with a sparkling new ballpark on the waterfront just minutes from downtown.
Further south, San Diego showcases a stunning retro style ballpark that has helped revitalize the downtown area. Add in spectacular weather and several wonderfully unique brewpubs and you've got the makings of a perfect long weekend trip.
Summary
Baseball and beer lovers are discovering the appeal of major league baseball cities as a travel destination, and understanding the unique charms of each. For many, it's a great combination of the familiar and the new and different. The combination of baseball and beer certainly isn't new. And yet, there's a definite appeal to setting foot in another city's ballpark and enjoying a fresh local beer. It's an enriching experience that builds memories to last a lifetime.
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