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Camden Yards First Timer!

Hey guys,

I'm visiting from the BleedCubbieBlue blog.  I'm going to Camden Yards tomorrow for the first time and was wondering if anyone had any tips -- where to park?  where can I buy a scorecard?

Those are my main questions, but any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks!!

                   

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Scorecards: Official programs are sold just inside the gates, unofficial (cheaper) ones just outside the gates, generally. You'll notice them, they're hard to miss.

Parking: I recommend the garage on Eutaw St. next to the Firehouse.

Sheeeeeeiiiiiit.

by 2632 on Jul 24, 2007 11:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Have fun!
You're lucky to be seeing Erik Bedard. Like 2632 said, you can buy the cheaper unofficial programs outside, but if you just want a scorecard, you can buy them for $1 inside at the program stand.

As far as parking, if you'll be doing things in the city before or after the game, any nearby parking garage works. But if you'll just be driving in, seeing the game, and getting out, you might try the Orioles parking lots located between Oriole Park and the Ravens stadium. A word of caution: don't park in any of the surrounding neighborhoods on the street. Best case scenario you'll get an outrageous parking ticket, worst case scenario you'll get towed.

If you're going to be in town early you should check out the Sports Legends museum (right next to Camden Yards) or the Babe Ruth museum (just across Russell St from Camden Yards). They're both pretty cool. I think I prefer Sports Legends.

We all love Kevin Millar. Let's all stop acting like everyone here doesn't know that Millar is the shit. He is. He is the shit. Millar is our boy. -SC

by Stacey on Jul 24, 2007 11:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks!
I might be able to get out of work early to check out the museum

by cubbieblue on Jul 24, 2007 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Museum
TOday's uniwatchblog.com has an article with some pics of the museum. Museum and Stadium Tour, Hon

by drj on Jul 24, 2007 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

dude, the museum is AWESOME
definitely check it out.
Sheeeeeeiiiiiit.

by 2632 on Jul 24, 2007 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

re:
The lot between Camden Yards and Ravens Stadium is where I suggest you park as well.  It costs $10 (a pretty good deal for being so close) and is right off of 395.  And since this is a series with the DRays, no one is gonna show up to the game and you should have a relatively easy time getting in and out.

by PhilR8 on Jul 24, 2007 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

The parking
is relatively inexpensive by Camden Yards (compared to NY or Chicago) so hitting a lot of garage near the stadium won't set you back too much.  

I strongly recommend that you get yourself over to Lexington Market http://www.lexingtonmarket.com/ and get yourself a Lump Crabcake (make sure it's lump, not backfin) from Faidley's http://www.faidleyscrabcakes.com/.  Lexington Market is a municipal market that closes at 6:00PM so you'd have to get there before then...but these are some of THE best crabcakes on earth we're talking about here.  And it's within walking distance of the Yard.

by Jonnypops on Jul 24, 2007 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I park in a garage just off Pratt
I think its a garage for the UMD campus, not sure what they call it. Penn street, maybe? Only costs 7 bucks, short walk to the stadium, easy access back to mlk and I-95.

Also, once at the stadium you should probably go to Eutaw and eat some Boog's BBQ.

by pipkin on Jul 24, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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