America’s Best Baseball Stadiums

From the latter part of the 18th century, the game of baseball has been America's game. While other games all have there place, no other game excites, thrills and inspires quite like baseball. From the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and everywhere in between, baseball stadiums are located throughout the United. States. Some stadiums have managed to become a legend within their own right. Read on for more information about the best baseball stadiums in America.

Regardless of whether you happen to be a Cubs fan or not, there is just simply no other stadium like Wrigley Field. One of the things that sets this park apart from all others is the fact that it is situated in the midst of a neighborhood. If you had a mind to do so, and knew someone in the local area, you could even catch the game from a rooftop right across the street. There is simply no other baseball stadium in the country, or the world, for that matter where you can do that.

Beyond its location; however, baseball at Wrigley is about more than just the game. For generations, fans have crowded into the stadium to enjoy America's favorite pastime. Compared to modern stadiums, Wrigley Field may seem antiquated, but that is half of its charm. There may not be any retractable roofs or domes, but there is ivy, freshly mown grass and a scoreboard that somehow manages to be more attractive than even modern boards despite its age. Catching a game at Wrigley provides you with the opportunity to see baseball the way it was really meant to be watched.

Often referred to as the Green Monster, Fenway Park offers a mystique all its own. You won't find Astroturf in this stadium. No, it's all natural grass, but that is part of the field's charm. Combine that with the sense of anticipating that is so alive it seems to pulsate throughout the stadiums and it is easy to see why fans continue to flock into this stadium.

When it comes to history, perhaps no other stadium in the country offers quite as much as Yankee Stadium. Anyone who has ever earned recognition in the game has either passed through the stadium or else worn the pinstripes. Everywhere you look in this iconic stadium, you will see a place where someone in the Hall of Fame has played. From the Babe in the right field to the Iron Horse manning first base, there have certainly been some notable players who have had their names become indelibly linked to the tradition of baseball right within this very stadium.

Home of the Seattle Mariners, Safeco Park might not have the history of Wrigley, Yankee and Fenway but what it does have are spectacular views and a retractable roof comprised of three panels. The park was completed in 1999 to the tune of $517 million dollars. Not only are fans able to take advantage of spectacular views of Mount Rainer, Puget Sound and downtown Seattle, but the park also frequently offers family nights where all-view reserved tickets are available for half price.

Situated right on the fringe of downtown Denver near the trendy LoDo downtown district, Coors Field is home to the Colorado Rockies. If you've never been to a game at Coors Field, do make an effort to get a seat in the upper deck just past first base. Not only will you have a great view of the field but also of the Rocky Mountains as well. If you really want to take advantage of Denver's reputation as the Mile High city, reserve a seat in the 20th row and you will be precisely one mile above sea level.

Camden Yards offers a number of benefits to baseball fans, including the fact that it is extremely convenient. If you are traveling, the process of going from a Baltimore hotel in the downtown area to the park can't be beat for simplicity.

Once you arrive in the park, you cannot help but appreciate the way each of the seats are angled directly toward the plate so you can enjoy complete visibility of the entire game. Those fans with long legs definitely appreciate the wider seats that offer additional leg room that you usually must sacrifice at many stadiums. Add in the fabulous views of the Baltimore City skyline and you have the makings for a fabulous day of baseball.

Whether you are looking to experience the history and nostalgia that seem to go hand in had with baseball or you are interested in enjoying a game in a thoroughly modern stadium complete with retractable roof, there are numerous ballparks around the country that deliver a fabulous atmosphere in which to enjoy America's favorite pastime.