Moon Baseball Road Trips - (Moon Road Trip Travel Guide) 2nd Edition by Timothy Malcolm & Moon Travel Guides (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Baseball is called America's pastime for a reason. Experience the best of the MLB cities and stadiums with Moon Baseball Road Trips!

• Flexible Itineraries: Explore the 30 major league cities with a variety of road trip options, including a Boston to DC route, a loop through the Midwest, a dip into Toronto, a cruise along the West Coast, and more
• Visit all the Ballparks: From the ivy walls of Wrigley to Fenway's Green Monster and Dodger Stadium's gorgeous mountain views, experience every ballpark in the league and dive into local fan culture
• Catch a Game: Find valuable tips for snagging tickets and get the inside scoop on the best places to park or catch public transit, where to eat and drink nearby, and events like music festivals, the Hall of Fame Weekend, Fourth of July celebrations, and more
• Explore the Major League Cities: Get to know the MLB hometowns with full chapters on each city. Pay respects to Babe Ruth in Baltimore, visit Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and stroll through the Boston Common. Find the best local craft breweries and chow down on chili dogs, barbecue, fresh crab, and more foodie specialties. Hold back a tear at the Field of Dreams, grab a seat for a Spring Training game, or rent a kayak on the bay and try to catch a fly ball from San Francisco's Oracle Park
• Expertise and Know-How: Former baseball writer and avid Phillies fan Timothy Malcolm shares his advice for planning the perfect baseball road trip
• Maps and Driving Tools: Detailed, easy-to-use maps, along with mileages, driving times, and directions, with full-color photos throughout
• A Foldout Poster Map and ballpark checklist
• Planning Tips: Where to stay, when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, plus suggestions for seniors, families with kids, and more

With Moon Baseball Road Trips' practical tips, local expertise, and flexible itineraries, you're ready to step up to the plate and hit the road.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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Review Quotes

"[This] book stresses an informative approach and shies from piling on best-of rankings, which is refreshing...guides like this are a help for those trying to make as much use of time as possible."--Marc Bona, cleveland.com

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"Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer."--No Small Plan

"Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth."--Chicago Tribune

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About the Author

Timothy Malcolm is a writer and editor living in Houston, Texas. His more than 20 years writing professionally has included stints at Chron and Houstonia in Houston, the Times Herald-Record in the Hudson Valley of New York, and the nonprofit Southern Smoke Foundation.

Timothy is the author of Moon Baseball Road Trips and Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail. A lifelong baseball fan who will always root for his Phillies, Timothy spent several years writing and editing at the popular website Phillies Nation and hosting the Phillies Nation Podcast. His work has been featured at The Hardball Times and on long-gone baseball websites and blogs. He also loves a good pint of beer, and his beer writing has been all over the web.