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AT&T Park One Of Nation's Top Stadiums

POSTED: 3:44 pm PDT May 6, 2008
UPDATED: 11:06 am PDT May 7, 2008

The San Francisco Giants baseball stadium was ranked as one of America's favorite baseball stadiums in a poll released on Tuesday.

The 8-year-old AT&T Park was ranked number five behind famed stadiums such as Fenway Park in Boston and Wrigley Field in Chicago. PNC Park in Pittsburg was the only stadium opened after the Giant's waterfront jewel that beat it out in the rankings.

SLIDESHOW: America’s Favorite Baseball Parks


The poll was carried out by TripAdvisor, an online travel site, by interviewing actual travelers who have attended baseball games at opposing or alternative stadiums.

The top 10 list includes:

1.Fenway Park, Boston

Home to the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park ranks at the top for its unmatched history, character, charm and atmosphere. Opened in 1912, Fenway is the oldest active baseball park in the U.S. Allowing fans to seemingly step back in time, the beloved ballpark features the legendary 37-foot “Green Monster” wall in left field, the short porch at Pesky’s Pole in right, and the members of “Red Sox Nation,” some of the most passionate fans in the country.

2. Wrigley Field, Chicago

The nation’s second oldest active baseball stadium, opened in 1914, Wrigley is famous for its ivy-covered walls, bleachers, day games, welcoming fans, and lovable Cubs. Visitors can enjoy the pre-game festivities in Wrigleyville, outside the park, before heading into the “friendly confines” for an amazing baseball experience. Be sure to loosen up your vocal chords for the seventh-inning stretch and the best rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in the majors.

3. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

With 26 World Series titles and home to some the most illustrious players in baseball history, “The House that Ruth Built” is a living baseball shrine. Opened in 1923 and renovated in 1976, “The Stadium,” which holds more than 57,000 fans, is one of the loudest and most electric in baseball. See this historic stadium before it’s gone, as the new Yankee Stadium opens its doors across the street next year.

4. PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PNC Park is one of baseball’s finest and most intimate venues, a baseball gem built along Pittsburgh’s Allegheny River. Opened in 2001, PNC offers spectacular views of downtown Pittsburgh, and provides wonderful modern amenities, and vast open-air concourses with tremendous sightlines. Visitors won’t want to pass on a Primanti Brothers sandwich and should take a stroll along the lively River Walk outside the park.

5. AT&T Park, San Francisco

Opened in 2000, the gorgeous young park on San Francisco Bay features some similar dimensions to the one-time home of the Giants, New York’s legendary Polo Grounds. Visitors can enjoy views of the bay and hope to see a rare home run hit into the water of the famous McCovey Cove, just past right field. An impressive statue of Willie Mays proudly stands outside the park’s brick walls, a nod to one of the greatest players ever.

6. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore

One of the first of the new retro ballparks that opened in 1992, Oriole Park at Camden Yards has it all. Visitors will marvel at the beautiful century-old brick warehouse in right field, as well as many of the classic accents the park offers. In addition to the excellent seats and views of the field, fans can also enjoy the great food on Eutaw Street, including the delicious Boog’s Barbeque, before the game.

7. Coors Field, Denver

Offering breath-taking views of the Rocky Mountains, Coors Field, opened in 1995, is a gorgeous park to watch a ballgame—and uniquely one mile above sea level. Once nicknamed Coors Canaveral for the propensity of long balls launched in the thin mountain air, now baseballs are kept in humidors to help balance the high-altitude conditions. Fans enjoy excellent seats and field views at Coors, and as you might expect, some great fresh beer at the game.

8. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Another park steeped in history, Dodger Stadium opened in 1962. Based in the Los Angeles area of Chavez Ravine, Dodger Stadium features remarkable views of downtown L.A. and the San Gabriel mountains. An old-time pitcher’s park where baseball is at its purest, be sure to grab a Dodger dog or two and enjoy the show.

9. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

An amazing new park opened in 2004, Citizens Bank Park features fantastic sightlines, great public stands to sit and enjoy the game from different angles, and the sounds and smells of Ashburn Alley. Be sure to enjoy a Geno’s Cheesesteak and say hi to one of baseball’s best mascots, the Phillie Phanatic.

10. Safeco Field, Seattle

With upper deck views of the Olympic mountains and Puget Sound, Seattle’s Safeco Field, opened in 1999, is one of the best in baseball. Fans can enjoy a seat in one of the many wide open spaces of the ball park for a unique view of the field, and Safeco may offer the best combination of variety and quality of food in baseball.


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