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Score MLB Deals at Iconic Ballparks: Affordable Tickets for Travelers & Locals

Summer's here, and families nationwide are traveling with Travelzoo's unbeatable vacation deals. Nothing captures America's summer spirit like a baseball game: the crack of the bat, fresh-cut grass, peanuts, and ballpark hot dogs.

Catching a live MLB game while traveling lets you savor local flavors and a city's true vibe. Whether viewing the Empire State Building or Golden Gate Bridge, don't miss these top stadiums:

New York Mets – Citi Field

Score MLB Deals at Iconic Ballparks: Affordable Tickets for Travelers & Locals

New York reigns as a global food capital, and Citi Field delivers. In Queens near the former Shea Stadium and U.S. Open, enjoy Pat LaFrieda Chop House, Shake Shack, Rao's Specialty Foods, and a new grilled cheese spot by chef Josh Capon.

Exclusive Deal: Tickets from $11; Field Level with food $45-$65 (reg. $69.50-$86.50). Games through June 14.


New York Yankees – Yankee Stadium

Score MLB Deals at Iconic Ballparks: Affordable Tickets for Travelers & Locals

This grand stadium dwarfs the original by 500,000 square feet. Visit the free Yankee Museum (game-day access for ticketholders) honoring the legendary franchise with Babe Ruth's bat, Lou Gehrig's uniform, Mickey Mantle's cap, and Derek Jeter's 3,000th-hit jersey.

Exclusive Deal: Up to 50% off tickets; select five games through June 22, including Father's Day.


Pittsburgh Pirates – PNC Park

Score MLB Deals at Iconic Ballparks: Affordable Tickets for Travelers & Locals

ESPN and Fox Sports rank PNC Park MLB's best, praising its ideal mix of location, history, design, comfort, and baseball. Cross the pedestrian-only Roberto Clemente Bridge on game days.

Exclusive Deal: Tickets from $11 vs. Milwaukee Brewers on June 10.


Washington Nationals – Nationals Park

Score MLB Deals at Iconic Ballparks: Affordable Tickets for Travelers & Locals

Top eats include Shake Shack (Washingtonian's park favorite) and Ben's Chili Bowl minis. New in 2015: Free Chick-fil-A sandwiches after Nationals pitcher saves. Catch the fourth-inning presidents race with Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and Taft. #LetTeddyWin went viral after seven Roosevelt losses.

Exclusive Deal: Three games through June 23; tickets from $11.


Milwaukee Brewers – Miller Park

Score MLB Deals at Iconic Ballparks: Affordable Tickets for Travelers & Locals

Fox Sports calls Miller Park a "tailgating mecca" and baseball's biggest party. Join locals early for brats, beer, and baseball talk, paired with craft brews and Secret Stadium Sauce.

Exclusive Deal: $20 off premium tickets with full buffet, two beers, private bar. Select games through Aug. 4.


San Francisco Giants – AT&T Park

Score MLB Deals at Iconic Ballparks: Affordable Tickets for Travelers & Locals

Waterfront views of the Bay and Bridge shine everywhere, per Hall of Famer Peter Gammons: "best fan's ballpark." Features social media cafe, Wi-Fi, top vegetarian options, garlic fries, Giants Dogs, crab sandwiches, wines, and Mexican fare. Giants won three World Series in five years.

Exclusive Deal: Tickets from $8 vs. NL teams through June 28, with bobbleheads and fireworks.


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