Multiple baseball parks to visit in one trip

Imagine the crack of a bat echoing through Yankee Stadium on Friday night, and by Saturday afternoon you’re eating a hot dog under Wrigley’s ivy‑lined walls. Chasing baseball across America turns ordinary vacations into legendary stories—each park a new accent, a fresh skyline, and one‑of‑a‑kind ballpark bites. Below you’ll find seven city pairings (one is a triple!) that make it simple to add a second—or third—game to the same getaway. Use the quick‑look chart first, then dive into the details for local sights, travel tips, and fan‑favorite food stops.

Quick‑Look Stadium Pairings

Trip	Ballparks (Teams)	Miles / Travel Time¹	Easiest Transport	Don’t‑Miss Experience
1	Yankee Stadium / Citi Field (Yankees / Mets)	14 mi / 1 hr subway	NYC Subway (4 → 7 train)	Pastrami on rye at Citi Field’s Patsy’s stand
2	Wrigley Field / Guaranteed Rate Field (Cubs / White Sox)	10 mi / 32 min “L”	CTA Red Line	Sunrise photo with Wrigley’s marquee
3	Dodger Stadium / Angel Stadium (Dodgers / Angels)	31 mi / 40 min drive	Rental car or Metrolink	Order the famous Dodger “Helmet Nachos”
4	Oracle Park / Sutter Health Park (Giants/the Athletics)	90 miles	car	Garlic‑fries picnic on Oracle’s promenade
5	Citizens Bank Park / Oriole Park / Nationals Park (Phillies / Orioles / Nationals)	99 mi Philly→Balt, 38 mi Balt→DC	Amtrak Northeast	Sample a Maryland crab‑cake sandwich at Camden Yards
6	Progressive Field / PNC Park (Guardians / Pirates)	135 mi / 2 h 10 min	I‑76 by car	Sunset walk across Roberto Clemente Bridge pre‑game
7	Busch Stadium / Kauffman Stadium (Cardinals / Royals)	248 mi / 3 h 50 min	I‑70 road trip	Tour Budweiser Clydesdale stables in STL

1. Big‑Apple Doubleheader

Ballparks: Yankee Stadium & Citi Field

Distance: 14 miles

Swipe your MetroCard and ride the 4 train to 161 St.–Yankee Stadium on game day one, then hop the 7‑train to Mets–Willets Point for day two. A rideshare is faster off‑peak (≈20 min) but surges after games.

Why Go: New York welcomed nearly 65 million visitors in 2024—second‑highest in city history.  Yet most never see a game in both boroughs on one trip.

Extra Innings in NYC

• Statue of Liberty: Ticketed ferry slots sell out weeks ahead; plan early.

• Brooklyn Bridge: Walk the 1.1‑mile span at sunrise for crowd‑free skyline photos.

• Times Square & Broadway: Ellen’s Stardust Diner dishes singing‑server nostalgia.

  
  

  

  Yankee Stadium

2. Windy‑City Crosstown Classic

Ballparks: Wrigley Field & Guaranteed Rate Field

Distance: 10 miles

Catch the CTA Red Line (“L”) for a no‑parking‑required, 32‑minute ride between stadiums. After baseball, head to Navy Pier—one of the world’s most‑visited piers, topping 9.3 million guests in a single year.

Can’t‑Miss Chicago Sights

• Millennium Park: Snap a selfie with “The Bean.”

• Willis Tower Skydeck: Stand 1,353 feet above the street.

• Deep‑Dish Pizza vs. Italian Beef: Decide which local legend wins.

  
  

3. SoCal Showdown

Ballparks: Dodger Stadium & Angel Stadium

Distance: 31 miles (but SoCal traffic makes it feel farther)

Renting a car is easiest, yet Metrolink trains link LA Union Station to Anaheim in just over an hour. If you have an off‑day, Disneyland drew about 27 million guests in 2023—you’ll see why when fireworks pop over Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Other Highlights

• Santa Monica Pier: Classic Pacific‑Park Ferris wheel.

• Hollywood Walk of Fame & Griffith Observatory: Views from downtown to the ocean.

4. Golden Gate to Golden State Baseball Day

Ballparks: Oracle Park & Sutter Health Park (West Sacramento)

Distance: About 90 miles apart

Make it a Northern California adventure by catching a Giants game at Oracle Park, then head to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for an Oakland A’s game. Plan for a scenic drive or hop on an Amtrak Capitol Corridor train for a relaxed ride across the region. Before first pitch in San Francisco, stroll the iconic Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands side for the best crowd-free photo ops.

Worth Your Time

• Alcatraz: Reserve ferry tickets early; they sell out all summer.

• Fisherman’s Wharf & Ghirardelli Square: Chocolate plus sea‑lions equals win.

  
  

5. Mid‑Atlantic Triple Play

Ballparks: Citizens Bank Park, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Nationals Park

Hopscotch the Northeast Corridor by Amtrak: Philly → Baltimore (1 hr) → DC (40 min). The Smithsonian museums alone logged 17.7 million visits in 2023—yet entrance remains free.

Must‑Do Stops

• Liberty Bell (2,080 lbs of history). 

• Baltimore Inner Harbor water taxi to cobblestoned Fells Point.

• National Mall Monuments at Night: Reflecting Pool lights and fewer crowds.

6. Rust‑Belt Rivals

Ballparks: Progressive Field & PNC Park

Distance: 135 miles via I‑76

The drive is pure Americana: rolling farmland, rest‑stop pie, and a radio dial flipping from rock to polka. Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame draws roughly 500,000 visitors each year. Pittsburgh counters with the Duquesne Incline, gliding up Mount Washington since 1877.

Local Flavor

• Cleveland’s West Side Market steam‑sizzled kielbasa.

• Pittsburgh pierogis at PNC’s Section 113.

PNC Park

7. I‑70 Classic

Ballparks: Busch Stadium & Kauffman Stadium

Distance: 248 miles

Roll the windows down and chase barbecue from St. Louis to Kansas City. Start at Ballpark Village for pre‑game buzz, then tour the Gateway Arch grounds before heading west.

KC & STL Highlights

• National WWI Museum & Memorial panoramic tower.

• Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for baseball history deeper than box scores.

• Compare St. Louis versus Kansas City–style BBQ and pick a side.

Ready to Plan Your Baseball Vacation?

From subway hops to interstate playlists, these seven itineraries prove you don’t need weeks off to notch multiple MLB parks. For full weekend guides—hotel picks, dining maps, and budget tips—visit www.getvacationhigh.com.

Which back‑to‑back ballpark combo will you cross off first?