http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/buflobob Posts made by buflobob on SB Nation http://www.federalbaseball.com/2009/6/20/919742/local-knowledge-needed buflobob Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:58:43 -0000 <p>My son and I will be traveling to Washington in August and would like to take in several baseball games.&nbsp; Can anyone comment on the areas around the grounds and how safe it is at night?&nbsp; Last year we went to Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium and also watched the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/PHI" class="sbn-auto-link">Phillies</a> at Citizens Bank Park .&nbsp; I must say Fenway Park and Wrigley Field were great places with lots of atmosphere and set in "baseball neighborhoods"&nbsp; Lots of things to do in-and-around the ball parks.&nbsp; Yankee Stadium was great to go to but lacked that charm of Chicago and Boston.&nbsp; The Phillies ballpark is a cab ride away and has no bars or restaurants anywhere nearby.&nbsp; It is a destination.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fans go to the game and go home.&nbsp; Can anyone tell me what to expect in Washinton?&nbsp; Any comments or suggestions on modest accommodation in the area?&nbsp; Or would we be better to stay in another part of town and take public transport.&nbsp; Any other comments would be well regarded.&nbsp; Buflo in Australia</p> http://www.camdenchat.com/2009/5/9/870640/local-knowledge-needed-for-camden buflobob Sat, 09 May 2009 21:18:56 -0000 <p><br /> My son and I will be traveling to Washington and Baltimore in August and would like to take in several baseball games.&nbsp; Can anyone comment on the areas around the grounds and how safe it is at night?&nbsp; Last year we went to Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium and also watched the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park .&nbsp; I must say Fenway Park and Wrigley Field were great places with lots of atmosphere and set in "baseball neighborhoods"&nbsp; Lots of things to do in-and-around the ball parks.&nbsp; Yankee Stadium was great to go to but lacked that charm of Chicago and Boston.&nbsp; The Phillies ballpark is a cab ride away and has no bars or restaurants anywhere nearby.&nbsp; It is a destination.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fans go to the game and go home.&nbsp; Can anyone tell me what to expect in Baltimore?&nbsp; Any comments or suggestions on modest accommodation in the area?&nbsp; Or would we be better to stay in another part of town and take public transport.&nbsp; Any other comments would be well regarded.&nbsp; Buflo in Australia</p>