perripken

Hey folks,
You all helped me so much when I was going to Wrigley for a game, I figured I'd try again. I'm sure djtestudo will chime in on this one.
Anyways,
My brother gave me two tix to the Sept. 10 Orioles Yanks game for my birthday along with 2 nights stay in Baltimore. I've always wanted to go, being a huge O's fan, but living in Upstate NY.
Any recommendations on places to go? Some friends at work said don't miss Fells Point. Any other recommendations?
Thanks!

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djtestudo

Basically the entire Inner Harbor area is a must-see. The Yard is three blocks from there. Fells Point is real nice as well, and I would recommend it, along with Canton further east, and Little Italy just north (best restaurants in the city from all accounts).

Also, don't forget to take the ballpark tour (which I mention because I'm a tour guide there ).

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Billy Ocean

Did they change the back drop behing home plate this year at Camden. I believe it's a brick wall now... I thought it used to be a green padded wall.

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djtestudo

Yeah...they added three new rows of seats between the dugouts, so they added a nicer wall.

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Billy Ocean

That happened this year?

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djtestudo

Yep.

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Averett

That sounds like such an awesome job!

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cameroncrazy822

Definately the inner harbor and Fells Point. Check out "Baltimore Street" as well... lol

djtestudo

Not as much Baltimore Street as "The Block". Before the Inner Harbor it was probably the only reason worth going downtown

Trust me...you have NO idea how great it is

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"Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen."
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perripken

Thanks a bunch! Maybe I'll see you there djtestudo!

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War316

Also if you have the time and extra cash you may want to head down to annapolis *spelling*. The women are VERY VERY attractive down in that area, and the overal landscape is nice (depending on what areas of town you hit). I have lived outside Baltimore all of my life and have enjoyed every part of it.

Have a good time and by the way, don't expect to see many O's fans at Camden Yards the night you go. It seems for some reason the Yankee fans overrun the ballpark and it's almost like Yankee Stadium 2 down here........

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djtestudo

Annapolis would be a good day trip, as would DC if you have the time. But, you know, Baltimore kicks both their asses

There's been a backlash, especially this year, against the Yankee fans, and a lot more O's fans are showing up.

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"Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen."
--Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

perripken

That's good, 'cause I can't stand all the bandwagon Yankee fans!
...and there seems to be a growing number of them!

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sportsrule101

If your into baseball a lot don't forget to check out both the Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken Museums

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perripken

Where's the Cal Ripken Museum? He's my favorite all time athlete.
Hence my name: per ripken

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djtestudo

Aberdeen. He owns the team and the stadium is named for him (well, his family).

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"Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen."
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sportsrule101

you can check it out at
ripkenmuseum.com

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