what is a great stadium in the usa to watch a baseball game?

Question

I want to watch a game at a stadium thats really old historic and massive, and just a great venue to watch a ball game at, any suggestions?

Answer 1

Yankees stadium, no stadium has a richer history, and not only for baseball (which is impressive 39 times in the World Series, and for the Yankees haters most of those were from before free agency, so they won those games with mostly home grown players before the huge salary days), but football (that's where the NY Giants played prior to moving to the Meadowlands), boxing, and so much more.

Answer 2

If you want a true old-time park that has remained essentially unchanged for decades, you have a few great options.

Fenway Park in Boston is just an all-time, quirky classic. It's a relatively small park, sure, but that doesn't take away from its appeal. It's a party there every night, they love their Red Sox. At Fenway, you have a multi-story leftfield wall, with a scoreboard that's in play. You have a right-field pole along a fence that's still going farther back into right field. You have an incredible amount of history; it's like a time warp.

Chicago's Wrigley Field is another one of those old-time classics. Again, it's a party atmosphere there, and it's just about the only place left where day games are frequently played on weekdays (they only installed lights in 1988!). Again, the dimensions are quirky; the bullpens are in play, the fences drop back to form "wells" in the left- and right-field corners, and the fences are ivy-covered brick walls. It's a beautiful throwback to the old-time game, and people keep coming back in droves every year to root for their Cubs, who haven't been to a World Series since 1945 and haven't won one since 1908. In a residential area, it just has the feel of a neighborhood ballpark.

Yankee Stadium in New York is also an incredible place to see a game, it's truly a cathedral of baseball; sadly, it'll be disappearing for a more modern remake after the 2008 season. In all fairness, though, it doesn't have quite the same time-warp feel as the other two I've mentioned; it underwent a MASSIVE renovation in the mid-1970s which forced the Yankees to play in the Mets' Shea Stadium for two seasons. With that said, throwback or not, this park is still a gem. There's still a feeling of about a century of history. Tour the place, or visit Monument Park if you can.

Of the more modern set, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is worth a look. From what I've seen on TV, and from what I've heard from people who have done so, it's a beautiful place to watch a game. For throwback value, it's lasted long enough to be the 4th-oldest park still standing (see the other three above). Fans can still hear the legendary Vin Scully call play-by-play, as he's been doing for almost 60 years, when the Dodgers were still at Brooklyn, New York's Ebbets Field.

If you're not necessarily looking for a historic feel, some of the newest ones are great places to see a game. A few that come to mind are in Baltimore, Denver, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco. This is by no means an exhaustive list; just about any one of the new parks is a great, unique experience.

As a Mets fan, I also want to say Shea in New York, but I can't bring myself to recommend it, despite the fact that it's managed to become the 5th-oldest one still standing (until Citi Field opens in 2009). Sure, I love the place, but just visiting the stadium isn't quite the same experience as visiting the others I've mentioned.

If you get a chance, watch the film "Field of Dreams" and then visit the place in Dyersville, Iowa. It's still there, just about the same as it looks in the film. It's quite an experience for any true baseball fan.

Have fun!!

Answer 3

For historic and massive, Yankee Stadium would be the best and the 2008 season is its last. Fenway is small, but the Red Sox have been playing there since 1912. Wrigley Field is the only other old-time stadium left for baseball. Built for a Federal League team. The Cubs have been playing there since 1916. Dodger Stadium is the next oldest and it was built in early 60's.

Answer 4

There is only one old historic and massive stadium left and that's Yankee Stadium . If you want to do it next year will be your last chance bc the Yankees will move into a stadium in 2009 . As soon as the 2008 tickets go on sale ,get tickets for any Boston game.You will never forget the experience

Answer 5

the two stadiums are fairly new and between the ideal available. Florida's shown to be a powerful, youthful team and the Tigers are pushing for an AL needed branch call. you could no longer flow incorrect with the two one! Oh, the Yankees finally finally end up their standard season by ability of information superhighway hosting the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays commencing next week (Tuesday, i think).

Answer 6

Yankee Stadium, Green Monster in Boston, Camden Yards, Tiger Stadium (I think it's gone now though)

Answer 7

I would say Wrigley. I was lucky enough to see the final game played at Tiger Stadium.

Answer 8

I live in NY and been to many stadiums..Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia is a great place to see a game and would recommend it.

Answer 9

Busch II used to be the best, but it was bulldozed last year. Great American is a good place to see a game. Hated US Cellular Field! HHH Metrodome was OK, but it's not really a baseball stadium. Cinergy Field was an eyesore and cheered when they imploded it!

Those are the only ballparks I remember being in.

Answer 10

Wrigley Field in Chicago is awesome!!! It is historic and the atmosphere is great. As a word of caution, cub fans love to drink! I am a Brewers fan and I hate the Cubs, but they have an awesome ballpark.