May east coast trip - Ballpark Chasers2024-03-28T20:41:10Zhttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/forum/topics/may-east-coast-trip?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI go to about 25 games a year…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-05-04:1681163:Comment:2106282015-05-04T16:19:45.467ZBart Wilhelm (311 total/41 MLB)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/BartWilhelm
<p>I go to about 25 games a year at Comerica and I always park at MGM Grand Casino. It's free and I've never had any issues getting out of the city from there. It's about a 10 minute walk from the stadium, but it's very safe (you'll be walking with hundreds of other fans). While you're in town, take the time to stop at the old Tiger Stadium site at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. A group called the Navin Field Grounds Crew has been mowing the lawn and keeping the site clean for the last…</p>
<p>I go to about 25 games a year at Comerica and I always park at MGM Grand Casino. It's free and I've never had any issues getting out of the city from there. It's about a 10 minute walk from the stadium, but it's very safe (you'll be walking with hundreds of other fans). While you're in town, take the time to stop at the old Tiger Stadium site at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. A group called the Navin Field Grounds Crew has been mowing the lawn and keeping the site clean for the last five years. Bring your glove and bat and play some ball! You can enter through the gate on Michigan.</p> Hey Joseph,
I figured I woul…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-04-14:1681163:Comment:2098932015-04-14T22:36:06.253ZGarrett Kolodziejhttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/GarrettKolodziej
<p>Hey Joseph,</p>
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<p>I figured I would give you a few tips about Detroit and Comerica Park, since I live in the area and go to countless number of games each year.</p>
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<p>For starters, I would recommend buying seats through the team or StubHub. The scalpers who surround Comerica shoot the price of their tickets up to the point of absurdity and I tend to stay away from them. I would recommend going during the week and since you're going in May, you shouldn't have to deal with…</p>
<p>Hey Joseph,</p>
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<p>I figured I would give you a few tips about Detroit and Comerica Park, since I live in the area and go to countless number of games each year.</p>
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<p>For starters, I would recommend buying seats through the team or StubHub. The scalpers who surround Comerica shoot the price of their tickets up to the point of absurdity and I tend to stay away from them. I would recommend going during the week and since you're going in May, you shouldn't have to deal with premium pricing.</p>
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<p>As for parking, that will be a MAJOR issue. One of the few ways out of the city is under construction for the Red Wings new arena, so that is all sectioned off. Try to find a restaurant near the park if you can or by the old Tiger Stadium off of Michigan Ave. It is quite a ways out but often times they have shuttles which take you to the game.</p>
<p>Also, Hard Rock Café, and MGM Grand have free parking (Hard Rock you have to get ticket validated), but those are quite a hike as well.</p>
<p>Look along Brush St or surrounding streets for parking around $20. Sometimes, Greektown Casino is the best place to park, and it is a nice walk through the city (less than 5 minutes to CoPa). Finding parking near the park is next to impossible, as most of those lots are for Season Ticket Holders and Suite members.</p>
<p>Otherwise, the food options are bountiful. There are several restaurants in Greektown, Bookie's, Nemo's, Mercury Bar in Corktown off of Michigan, and the Detroit Bar, along with many others surrounding the park. And Hockeytown Café isn't a bad choice, either. But it does get crowded before games since it is walking distance from the park. There is also Cheli's Chili Bar about a few blocks from the stadium</p>
<p>I wish you all luck on your visit to Comerica and to Detroit. Also, while you are there, check out the Riverfront and tours of Ford Field, if you are a football fan.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
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<p></p> Forgot to tell you the rate w…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-04-12:1681163:Comment:2098692015-04-12T15:33:07.797ZSharon (25 Parks)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/SharonMc
Forgot to tell you the rate was through Booking.com. Hampton in site said $169.
Forgot to tell you the rate was through Booking.com. Hampton in site said $169. great thx - i love hampton in…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-04-12:1681163:Comment:2098672015-04-12T14:05:25.606Zjoseph martinganohttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/josephmartingano
great thx - i love hampton inns
great thx - i love hampton inns Sat, 5/23 in Pittsburgh, we j…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-04-12:1681163:Comment:2100782015-04-12T05:38:03.483ZSharon (25 Parks)https://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/SharonMc
Sat, 5/23 in Pittsburgh, we just booked the Hampton Inn Greentree for $79! (Reg $169) FREE Parking. FREE shuttle to/from the game! FREE breakfast. They don't charge your card right away and there is free cancellation. We got one of the 3 1queen rooms left at that price. I think I saw 2 - 2queen rooms left as well. As of 1am 4/12. Might want to check other dates through booking.com to see if they might offer the same deal. I've been looking and comparing for weeks. This is the perfect…
Sat, 5/23 in Pittsburgh, we just booked the Hampton Inn Greentree for $79! (Reg $169) FREE Parking. FREE shuttle to/from the game! FREE breakfast. They don't charge your card right away and there is free cancellation. We got one of the 3 1queen rooms left at that price. I think I saw 2 - 2queen rooms left as well. As of 1am 4/12. Might want to check other dates through booking.com to see if they might offer the same deal. I've been looking and comparing for weeks. This is the perfect combination of my wants, including high guest ratings, at a great price. Good luck to you and your son on your exciting trip! Sharon :-) thanks so muchtag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-04-05:1681163:Comment:2084342015-04-05T12:51:23.175Zjoseph martinganohttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/josephmartingano
thanks so much
thanks so much David is spot on.. Get good v…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-04-05:1681163:Comment:2086952015-04-05T04:20:56.568ZJohnny Boyhttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/JonathanBurrows
<p>David is spot on.. Get good view tickets but good view tickets don't have to break the bank either. My son and I did 8 different parks last year, including Detroit, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. We did DC and Baltimore a few summers ago. When I visit a new park I almost always go first row, behind home plate, high (300 levels). I like to view and just take it all in. 90% of the time I go Stubhub. Not always the cheapest but if I am driving 1800 miles to hit 7 parks, I want to know that at…</p>
<p>David is spot on.. Get good view tickets but good view tickets don't have to break the bank either. My son and I did 8 different parks last year, including Detroit, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. We did DC and Baltimore a few summers ago. When I visit a new park I almost always go first row, behind home plate, high (300 levels). I like to view and just take it all in. 90% of the time I go Stubhub. Not always the cheapest but if I am driving 1800 miles to hit 7 parks, I want to know that at each park I'll have a front row seat behind home plate even though its high up. The view is often spectacular of the park. Generally I am not paying more than $50 bucks for these seats... Cheap! Loved PNC.. Parked on the other side of the river and walked across the Clemete bridge. After the game we went up into this neighborhood high atop Pittsburgh for a great view of the city. Detroit was nice but driving in and out was the mission.. We stayed in Dearborn near Ford... Cleveland was great! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.. worth it. We also did a little side trip to the Christmas Story House.. DC was ok.. Its not a park that was too memorable for me..kind of sterile. Baltimore, like PNC is great. We always drove right into the park area and found parking easily, often in a lot within close walking distance (except Detroit) to the park for about $25.. Again, David was right on the mark with Bens Chili Bowl in DC. In Pitts we tried <span>Primanti Brothers</span> but found it was just OK.. We used Priceline most often for the hotels. My only regret in doing so was Chicago where we got a hotel well outside the city. In reflection, I wish I spent the $$ and stayed right in Chicago.. Baltimore we again used Priceline and snagged a great hotel in the Inner Harbor area for under $100/night if I recall.. a bargain! </p> Ill try and stay walking dist…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-03-25:1681163:Comment:2083602015-03-25T18:21:34.783Zjoseph martinganohttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/josephmartingano
Ill try and stay walking distance to the park<br />
Thx
Ill try and stay walking distance to the park<br />
Thx Thx guys- i recently moved wi…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-03-25:1681163:Comment:2083572015-03-25T18:20:02.479Zjoseph martinganohttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/josephmartingano
Thx guys- i recently moved within 50 miles of Philly
Thx guys- i recently moved within 50 miles of Philly Call Meghann at 714-tickets s…tag:www.ballparkchasers.com,2015-03-25:1681163:Comment:2083532015-03-25T17:28:11.734ZRon & Matt Younghttps://www.ballparkchasers.com/profile/RonMattYoung
Call Meghann at 714-tickets she will take care of all your tickets she knows the parks and finds whatever you need. Best of luck! Also when in Philly go to the steps and play "The Eye of the Tiger" And run them like in the movie Rocky...I promise it is quite a thrill.
Call Meghann at 714-tickets she will take care of all your tickets she knows the parks and finds whatever you need. Best of luck! Also when in Philly go to the steps and play "The Eye of the Tiger" And run them like in the movie Rocky...I promise it is quite a thrill.