Let’s Road Trip: Twins 2025 Travel Preview

Not really a road trip but I've got fuzzy plans to get down the hill to Sacramento.  Don't know how the limited seating space will affect my idea to just go down when I feel like it and buy tickets behind home plate for a couple of games like I used to do in Oakland.  😀

Thinking about going to Cincy as we haven't been to that park.

I have tentative plans to watch the Twins in Houston. 

Heading to Dodger stadium in July for a game when we are out in anaheim for a disneyland trip. havent looked at ticket prices yet, but expecting some sticker shock

9 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

Sticker shock for the Dodgers or for Disneyland?

Mainly dodgers, but now that you mention it, both probably. 

1 hour ago, DJL44 said:

Sticker shock for the Dodgers or for Disneyland?

Yes. 

22 hours ago, ashbury said:

Not really a road trip but I've got fuzzy plans to get down the hill to Sacramento.  Don't know how the limited seating space will affect my idea to just go down when I feel like it and buy tickets behind home plate for a couple of games like I used to do in Oakland.  😀

I’ve said that I’ve been able to see a game in all MLB stadiums, but I’m trying to decide how to treat the “Sacramento” A’s and the “Tampa (no Bay)” Rays in this unique year and upcoming years. 

20 hours ago, Hubie29 said:

I would definitely do that in your situation.  I am still bummed the Oakland A's are no more. What a storied franchise with so many great players!

Some of the coverage around their last games was quite interesting and reflective. There’s been a number of franchise relocations in other sports, but we’ve largely been spared from that in recent years as baseball fans. It’s hard to believe that the Expos have played in Washington for 20 years already. 

3 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

I’ve said that I’ve been able to see a game in all MLB stadiums, but I’m trying to decide how to treat the “Sacramento” A’s and the “Tampa (no Bay)” Rays in this unique year and upcoming years. 

Disposable income and free time will determine your answer, but the ability to humble-brag to another diehard fan, "there was that crazy play in Sacramento's little park when I saw the Twins that wouldn't have happened anywhere else," would count for something.  😀

4 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Disposable income and free time will determine your answer, but the ability to humble-brag to another diehard fan, "there was that crazy play in Sacramento's little park when I saw the Twins that wouldn't have happened anywhere else," would count for something.  😀

Good point. I mean, not to make a big deal about it or anything, but taking in these two would get me up to 46 different parks.... 

2 hours ago, IndianaTwin said:

Good point. I mean, not to make a big deal about it or anything, but taking in these two would get me up to 46 different parks.... 

Not that anyone's counting.

2 hours ago, ashbury said:

Not that anyone's counting.

It bugs me when Mrs. IT complains about me counting stuff. She's done it eight times already this month.*

*This is not true. Mrs. IT is a saint! 

40 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Mrs. IT is a saint!

We know, because she puts up with you counting her stuff.

45 minutes ago, ashbury said:

We know, because she puts up with you counting her stuff.

Another thing I count is the number of reasons she's a saint.

15 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

Trip 11 for me. Already planned. Two week road trip to finish off all of the stadiums on my list. Here are the stops each night. 

St. Louis

Owensboro, KY

Cincinnati

New York City

New York City

Augusta Maine

Rochester New York

Middletown Delaware

Lewisburg, West Virginia

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh 

Milwaukee 

What I will visit: Busch Stadium, Great American Ball Park, Yankee Stadium, Coney Island, 9/11 Memorial, Ghostbusters Building, Empire State Building, Herald Square Macy's, Easternmost Point Maine, Ben and Jerry's, The Big Pink, Woodstock Location, Asbury Park, Cape May, The Capitol, Smithsonian, Nationals Park, New River Gorge Bridge, Gettysburg, Citizens Bank Park, Happy Valley, That Stupid Groundhog, PNC Park, Grand Rapids (see some old friends), Wrigley Field.

Things I will eat: St. Louis Ribs, Toasted Ravioli, Gooey Cake, Burgoo, Cincinnati Chili, Quaker Steak and Lube Wings, Nathans Famous Hot Dog, Slice of New York Pizza, Lobster Bisque Soup Nazi Kitchen, Chicken Salad on Rye at Tom's Diner. Lobster Roll, Woopie Pie, Garbage Plate (Driving to Rochester just to have the Garbage Plate), Scrapple, Half Smoke, Pepperoni Roll, Amish Buffet, Philly Cheese Steak, Primanti Bros, 

I'll have a couple of salads when I get home. 

One of the secrets to life is eating more Whoopie Pies. 

Not sure if you're planning Pennsylvania, Ohio or Indiana Amish country, but if it's the latter and want suggestions, I can help you out.

Google maps will send you on a route that avoids Indiana Amish country, but it says it's only 20 minutes longer to come over and go up 131. A key reason to do so is: https://risenroll.com/. You will need to eat a few more salads afterward. If you're into such things, there's also an outstanding Amish/Mennonite interpretive center nearby. And more buffets.

6 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

Looks Good I could certainly hit a north end location. 

I added a little more to the post you responded to.

I've only met a few TDers, but if you're interested, I'd meet you at one of the Amish buffets. I think this one is the better of the two most prominent in the area: https://essenhaus.com/.

1 hour ago, Riverbrian said:

My Amish Buffet has to happen in PA. There is a Grand Rapids restaurant that I miss and will be dining at but we could certainly hit the donut place or even Wrigley if you are inclined.

It would be a pleasure to meet you. 

Let me know when the trip is approaching for you.