Sports Travel and Tours’ Central Express trip will offer an incredible eight baseball games and tours of three stadiums: Miller Park in Milwaukee, Busch Stadium in St. Louis and Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Here’s a look at what you can expect to experience at each. Miller Park Date/Time: The tour, which is scheduled for Friday, June 10, is expected to last approximately 75 minutes. Tour Stops: While tour stops are subject to change depending on their availability, the classic tour experience brings travelers to the dugout, the luxury suite level, the visiting clubhouse, the press box and Bob Uecker’s broadcast booth, among other behind-the-scenes attractions. You’re certain to notice Uecker’s presence during the tour in more ways than one; having called play-by-play for the Brewers’ radio broadcasts since 1971, he is honored at the stadium with a meeting room bearing his name and, better yet, a statue, located in section 422 near the Home Plate Gate. Notable Eateries: Bernie’s Clubhouse (also located in section 422, so if you find Uecker’s statue, you’re sure to find Bernie’s Clubhouse!) Friday’s and Friday’s Beer Garden (both located near the Left Field Gate) B’s Diner (behind section 125) Busch Stadium Date/Time: The tour, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, is expected to last approximately one hour. Tour Stops: While the tour route is subject to change, the experience traditionally includes stops at the radio broadcast booth, the Cardinals’ dugout, the Redbird Club, the Cardinals Club and even the Champions Club, which houses all of the Cardinals’ World Series trophies. All tours begin at Gate 3 on 8th Street, next to the Musial Statue. This magnificent statue is dedicated to Hall of Famer Stan Musial, who played his entire career with the Cardinals, racking up .331 lifetime batting average, 3,630 hits and 475 homeruns. Musial fans are in for a great photo opportunity and a chance to share the late ballplayer’s successes with family members. Each tour covers a walking distance of approximately a half mile, both inside and outside, and is conducted rain or shine. As a bonus, each guest is eligible for discounted prices at the Official Cardinals Team Store with his or her ticket stub. Notable Eateries: Crowd the Plate (located in section 148) Double Play Tab and Grill (section 135) Plaza Grill (in Ford Plaza) Wrigley Field Date/Time: The tour, which is scheduled for Friday, June 17, is expected to last approximately 75 to 90 minutes. Tour Stops: Again, all stops are subject to availability, and game day tours differ from non-game day tours. Because this tour is scheduled on a game day—the Cubs will play the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:20 p.m.—the list of scheduled stops includes the seating bowl, the upper deck, the Jack Daniels Patio and, perhaps best of all, the field itself. While game day tours do not visit the clubhouses, the press box or the dugout, tourists instead get to enter the ballpark before gates open, and experience the excitement of a game day at Wrigley Field. The indoor batting cage is added as an additional stop. These outdoor walking tours, which take place rain or shine, span a distance of approximately one mile. Pack for all weather conditions and make sure to bring comfortable footwear! To check in for your tour, visit the tour table located underneath the beautiful and iconic Red Marquee at the corner of Clark Street and Addison Street, another great photo opportunity! Notable Eateries: Decade Diner (located behind section 140) The aforementioned Jack Daniels Patio (behind section 420) The Broadcast Grill (section 137) Travelers on the Central Express trip will also make stops at three other ballparks, for which tours are not part of the Sports Travel and Tours package: U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Thursday, June 9; Target Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12; and Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Monday, June 13. Learn more about the Central Express trip, which is scheduled from Wednesday, June 8 to Saturday, June 18.
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West Coast Classic: From Seattle to San Diego
From Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, to the iconic Dodger Stadium, and down to the Padres’ Petco Park, Sports Travel and Tours’ West Coast Classic trip features stops at every major league park down the West Coast, ensuring baseball fans won’t miss a thing! The trip begins on Friday, June 10, when travelers will arrive in Seattle, Washington, for a trip reception that gives them an excellent opportunity to meet and greet their host and fellow travelers over dinner. The following morning, the trip kicks quickly into high gear with a tour of Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. Then, get an unmatched, 360-degree view from the Space Needle’s observation deck. At a height of 520 feet, guests can spy mountain ranges covered in Douglas Firs, the waterfront of the Elliott Bay and Mount Rainer, as well as the sparkling city lights nearby. After a half-day city tour to give travelers an idea of everything Seattle has to offer, return to Safeco Field for a game between the Mariners and the Texas Rangers at 7:10 p.m. On Sunday, the two teams face off again, this time at 1:10 p.m., leaving travelers with significant morning and evening leisure time. Consider a dinner featuring mouthwatering seafood from the Space Needle’s SkyCity Restaurant, or take a tour of the Museum of Flight. Fans of the Seahawks can visit CenturyLink Field, or head to Discovery Park for endless nature trails and relaxing beaches, just to name a few attractions. While in Seattle, guests will lodge at the Maxwell Hotel adjacent to the Space Needle. The Maxwell boasts an indoor pool and fitness room, a business center, room service from The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen, drinks at the Pineapple Bar, a separate espresso bar for your morning pick-me-ups, afternoon receptions featuring coffee and fresh-baked pineapple cupcakes, and even complimentary bicycles for guest use! Three days spent in the luxury of the Maxwell will help revive guests for their departure on Monday, when they’ll fly to Oakland, California, in time for a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers at 7:05 p.m. at O.co Coliseum. On Tuesday, travelers will get to tour AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, followed by a half-day tour of the city. See the Golden Gate Bridge, explore Chinatown (the largest outside of Asia) or stop in to one of the intriguing museums like the Exploratorium. In the evening, travelers return to AT&T Park for a game between the Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:15 p.m. On Monday and Tuesday nights, guests will room at the Holiday Inn Express Fisherman’s Wharf, offering spacious rooms, a fitness center, a 24-hour business center and the complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar each morning. On Wednesday, travelers will board the planes once again, this time to Anaheim for a game between the LA Angels and the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium starting at 7:05 p.m. Then, on Thursday, travelers reach the iconic Dodger Stadium for a behind-the-scenes tour, followed by a four-hour city tour of Los Angeles, California. Stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or get your photo taken in front of the Hollywood sign. Later, travelers return to Dodger Stadium for a game between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers starting at 7:10 p.m. On Wednesday and Thursday nights, guests will stay at the Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove Hotel, which offers a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool with poolside dining, a whirlpool, summer movie nights and multiple dining options. On Friday, travelers will move along to San Diego, where they’ll explore the city’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, featuring restored Victorian buildings and filled with cultural offerings like theaters, art galleries, symphony halls and museums. After an evening game at Petco Park between the Padres and the Washington Nationals, guests will spend the night at the Hotel Indigo, within walking distance of the stadium. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the Hotel Indigo is a rooftop bar, allowing guests to take in all the sights and sounds of San Diego. Finally, on Saturday, June 18, after nine days of adventure, travelers can depart for home at their leisure, though additional pre- and post-trip nights are optional. Travelers also receive a trip souvenir, 24-hour trip assistance and transportation to/from events in a deluxe motor coach, ensuring you will ride in style from beginning to end! Learn more about the West Coast Classic trip.
Read MoreHeaded South for Sports Travel and Tours Texas Two Step High
For immediate release For more information, contact: Teresa Weybrew Director of Sales Sports Travel and Tours (800) 662-4424 Sportstravelandtours.com HATFIELD, MASS.—This baseball season, pack your bags for six days filled with games and attractions galore during Sports Travel and Tours’ Texas Two Step High program. With stops at the Space Center Houston, the National Ballpark Museum and 16th Street Mall in Denver, Colorado, there is truly something for everyone. The trip hosted by the travel firm in Hatfield, Massachusetts, begins Tuesday, May 31 with a trip reception in Denver, and on Wednesday, the trip truly kicks into high gear with a 75-minute tour of Coors Field featuring stops at the dugout, the visitor’s clubhouse, the press level and the Wells Fargo Club. Following the tour, travelers can take advantage of some retail therapy at the mile-long 16th Street Mall before moving onto the National Ballpark Museum. The museum prides itself on one-of-a-kind treasures, including those from all 30 major league teams. If you have a soft spot for the state, the museum also has plenty of memorabilia from the Denver Bears and the Colorado Rockies. Later, travelers will return to Coors Field to see the Rockies in person as they take on the Cincinnati Reds starting at 6:40 p.m. On Thursday, travelers will embark, by plane, to Houston, and, on Friday, it’s time for a tour of Minute Maid Park, which highlights the historic Union Station, the broadcasting booth, the press box, the luxury suite, the dugout and the bullpen. Moving on to the Space Center Houston, a marvelous museum of space artifacts and exhibits, travelers will go behind the scenes of America’s exciting space program, even touring NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The trip is rounded out with two more games: the Houston Astros versus the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park Friday at 7:10 p.m., and the Texas Rangers versus the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Park in Arlington Saturday at 8:05 p.m. Learn more about the Texas Two Step High trip.
Read MoreA Blast to the Past: Reviving Classic Sports Travel and Tours Trips of 1996
For immediate release For more information, contact: Teresa Weybrew Director of Sales Sports Travel and Tours (800) 662-4424 Sportstravelandtours.com A Blast to the Past: Reviving Classic Sports Travel and Tours Trips of 1996 HATFIELD, Massachusetts—As Sports Travel and Tours began to plan its 20th anniversary celebrations six months ago, President Jay Smith thought it […]
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