Oriole Park Sports Fan Tips

Oriole Park is a venue in or near Baltimore that is most often used for Baseball

Best insider tip for Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

At Camden Yards you are allowed to bring food and drinks into the ballpark (the drinks must be unopened and in plastic bottles). There are plenty of vendors who sell cheaper hot dogs, drinks, and chips combo outside the stadium that you can just bring in yourselves.

Directions to Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

Oriole Park is down right on the harbor and is extremely close to I-95, with only a couple of turns putting you on the highway home. Parking garages can be found in all directions from the stadium.

Artifacts to look for at Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

There are two sets of statues commemorating the Oriole's greatest players. On the famous Eutaw Street are the numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, and 33. They represent the retired numbers of Oriole Great's Earl Weaver, Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer, and Eddie Murray. There are also bronze sculptures of the six O's legends located beyond center field in the bullpen area. They also have a plaque for Cal Ripken's historic record for consecutive games played in.

Best bars near Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

I suggest you try the Pickles Pub/Sliders bar since they have a bunch of great appetizers. Cans of Natty Boh can be had for $2 and other drinks like Corona can be bought for $1 with other purchases. Abbey Burger Bistro is one great choice. The beer selection is good, and they offer a great burger with onion rings and BBQ sauce after Adam Jones.

Best giveaways at Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

The Orioles give out cool t-shirts, these cool little Budweiser hats almost every year, posters, mini bats, oriole keychains, and bottle openers.

Traffic around Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

Traffic can be bad at times before and after a game. To avoid this park in a garage so that you're closer to the restaurants and other city attractions. Check out the garage at the intersection of Pratt & Penn. It costs $$10 to park and you can get back to I-95 or I-295 after the game without sitting in any stadium traffic.

Stores to hit up at Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

The Majestic Orioles Team Store at Camden Yards is open seven days a week. They sell jerseys, hats, photos, socks, shirts, etc. They also have a bunch of vendors selling these things as well.

Best restaurants near Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

I would suggest the Park's Finest which is a local mom and pop's joint that serves great BBQ. They have great selections of meats and different types of burgers.

What to expect from the Oriole Park at Camden Yards crowd?

They are very knowledgeable and sophisticated fans who have experienced a lot of losing. They love their food and drinks and cheering on the O's. The fans are willing to share their knowledge of baseball and their philosophy of life.

Things to check out around Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

On Eutah Street by the giant flag, You'll see a number of bronze plaques that look like baseballs. Each one marks the spot of where a home run ball has been hit and landed on Eutaw Street itself. Out in front of Camden Yards is a statue of Baltmore legend and native "Babe" Ruth. The old warehouse is cool because Ken Griffey Jr. was the first MLB player to hit a home run off of it. It used to be a warehouse but now it's a cool team store and has a bar and other shops with Oriole's gear.

Best food and drink at Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

Boog Powell's Barbeque, run by former Orioles All-Star, and resident fatty, Boog Powell. Boog Powell's is just one of those food places you've got to try regardless.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards parking?

There are many parking garages in the downtown area. There is a lot of parking available for $10-15 in the lots between Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. There is also street parking for 2 hours for a few bucks and are free after 7:00PM.

Dealing with scalpers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

Do not but tickets from scalpers because they are for one an illegal activity and there are undercover cops trying to get those who engage in this activity. Stay away from it and buy them from the park or online.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards seating?

I like sitting down the first base line almost to the home run track. There are a lot of home runs that get hit down the first base line and its got the warehouse in the background. These seats are also pretty cheap. My second option would be sitting in the upper deck where you can get tickets for as cheap as $7-$10.

Safety at Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

I would stay away from downtown Baltimore at night and try to park closely to the stadium. I feel that during the weekend their isnt any safety problem but try to go in a group of 4 or more and just stay with other people.