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Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC). Known as “The K,” it’s been home to the Royals since 1973. Beautifully illuminated fountains dance just beyond the outfield fence, a massive crown tops the center- field scoreboard and there’s plenty of craft beer and barbecue. Don’t miss the free 7,000-square-foot Hall of Fame Museum with multimedia exhibits on baseball history as well as Royals artifacts.
Wrigley Field, Chicago: Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are among the places to land for a trip to see the Chicago Cubs. The ballpark first opened in 1914 and is among the country’s iconic stadiums with an amazing list of historic moments. Take your photo in front of the main entry marquee and walk around the outside of the park to see statues of four Cubs legends. Take in the history displays throughout the stadium, notice the ivy-covered brick outfield walls and watch the manual scoreboard update throughout the game. Have a Chicago-style hot dog or an Italian beef sandwich. Be sure to sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” the now widespread tradition during the seventh inning stretch that started here in 1982.
In front of the iconic red marquee at the main entrance of Chicago’s Wrigley Field during 2019 visit. (courtesy photo)
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