MLB Tour: PNC Park

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After a couple games we reach the second stop in Pennsylvania, which brings us to Pittsburgh, and PNC Park. PNC Park is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and has been since 2001. Although the team has not experienced much success in the past few years, the ballpark is considered one of the best in the MLB every year. It has the second smallest seating capacity of any stadium which gives it a great atmosphere. It also has amazing views of the city of Pittsburgh. PNC also offers the cheapest cost for tickets on average.

Attractions:
- Great view
- Extensive out of town scoreboard
- Famous Manny's BBQ
- River walk

Ticket Cost:
$ 15.30 x 3
--> $ 45.90

Why

I chose to do my dream vacation of a tour of the MLB stadiums for a number of reasons. First of all I am a huge baseball fan and have played baseball since I was 6 years old. I developed this love of the sport from my dad, who in turn discovered baseball from his father. Three generations of baseball fans.

It has always been a dream of mine to go see a game at one of the famous baseball parks, such as Wrigley Field or Fenway Park. So why not do a tour of all the baseball parks? Going to a ball game engages all of the senses; whether its the smell of ball park franks, the noise of the ball getting cracked for a home run, or the warmth of the afternoon sun during a midday match up. Not only would the environment of every stadium be different, but baseball is the only sport where the dimensions of every stadium are also different. It would be amazing to experience the sporting culture of the different cities across the United States and discuss baseball with fellow fans, gaining insights and stories from people who have similar interests. The interesting thing about sport is the unpredictability, you could go watch a game countless times and the experience would never be the same.

Not only would seeing all the stadiums be a dream come true for an avid baseball fan, but we would also be driving across a great portion of the US, seeing and discovering places that I never would have. This trip is not only about baseball, but also about connecting with other people and sharing an amazing experience with my Dad and Grandfather.

After all, baseball is America's favourite past time!

Costs

Ticket Costs:

- 3 Tickets for every game equals approximately $2,500.00

(Ticket prices have not been released yet for the upcoming season, and so prices are estimated based on last years figures)

Hotels:

- Theses costs are not necessary as we will be traveling in my Grandfathers RV.

Gas:

- The total distance of the trip is about 17450 km (starting from ottawa and returning home afterwards)

- The puts the charge of gas at about $4760.00

(assuming an average gas price of $3.50/gal, 40gal gas tank, 13km/gal consumption rate)

The expense of gas will be the greatest one of the trip since we are traveling such a far distance

Miscellaneous:

- These expenses include: food, drink and merchandise

- The miscellaneous expenses will be estimated at $2500.00

Total Costs:

= Tickets + Gas + Misc.

= $2500 + 4760 + 2500

= $9 760

MLB Tour

PNC Park

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