My son and I will be traveling to Washington in August and would like to take in several baseball games.  Can anyone comment on the areas around the grounds and how safe it is at night?  Last year we went to Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium and also watched the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park .  I must say Fenway Park and Wrigley Field were great places with lots of atmosphere and set in "baseball neighborhoods"  Lots of things to do in-and-around the ball parks.  Yankee Stadium was great to go to but lacked that charm of Chicago and Boston.  The Phillies ballpark is a cab ride away and has no bars or restaurants anywhere nearby.  It is a destination.   Fans go to the game and go home.  Can anyone tell me what to expect in Washinton?  Any comments or suggestions on modest accommodation in the area?  Or would we be better to stay in another part of town and take public transport.  Any other comments would be well regarded.  Buflo in Australia

My son and I will be traveling to Washington and Baltimore in August and would like to take in several baseball games.  Can anyone comment on the areas around the grounds and how safe it is at night?  Last year we went to Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium and also watched the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park .  I must say Fenway Park and Wrigley Field were great places with lots of atmosphere and set in "baseball neighborhoods"  Lots of things to do in-and-around the ball parks.  Yankee Stadium was great to go to but lacked that charm of Chicago and Boston.  The Phillies ballpark is a cab ride away and has no bars or restaurants anywhere nearby.  It is a destination.   Fans go to the game and go home.  Can anyone tell me what to expect in Baltimore?  Any comments or suggestions on modest accommodation in the area?  Or would we be better to stay in another part of town and take public transport.  Any other comments would be well regarded.  Buflo in Australia