The Tampa Bay area has been known for baseball for decades. With an MLB team, 5 minor league teams, and a training ground for amateurs and professionals alike.
But those you know the Tampa Bay Rays know that going to a baseball game is way more than just showing up for 9 innings, a hot dog, and a beer. The area has baseball staples that will give you the whole step back in time experience.
I like to call it the St. Pete Baseball Trifecta and I am about to tell you how to complete this Tampa Bay Area bucket list day.
Your first stop on our 3 stop game day road trip is El Cap. Located just outside of downtown, St. Petersburg on 4th Street, this old school hole in the wall has been around since the 1960s and is a St. Pete staple. Their vintage memorabilia takes you back in time through baseball history. From the Devil Rays inaugural season to their trip to the World Season and everything in between, history is written on the wall. During your trip to El Cap you will need to get yourself a beer, their world famous hamburger, fries, and onion rings. You’ll walk out of their under $25 for a dinner for two. There is no better deal in town.
The next stop is Tropicana Field, because its game time. No matter where you sit you will be sitting in a nice AC building while enjoying a baseball game. A huge perk in my opinion. No sweat and no rainouts. Its a win win. While you are their be sure to check out Ball Park and Rec to get some drinks and play a few bar games. Also be sure to stop by the touch tank to see the inhouse stingrays, and cap off your time at the team store to get all the best merch.
After what I assume will be a Rays Win, cause they are the best team in baseball, take the walk way to Fergs; another St. Pete staple. Fergs opened in 1992 and baseball always brings the biggest crowds to the bar. They see over 17,000 during open day and set a record for over 30,000 for the World Series. So if you cant get yourself into the stadium be sure to hang out at Fergs as it was voted one of the top 100 Sports Bars in the country.
We aren’t even at the All Star break so you have plenty of time to add the St. Pete Baseball Trifecta to your summer plans!