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Take me out to the ballgame II - 2007

A trip from June 29, 2007 to July 10, 2007, travelling to Wynne, Goreville, Marion, Henderson, …
Tour of minor and independent baseball teams in IL, IN, KY
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06/29/2007 to 07/10/2007
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Fri 06/29/07 (day 1) - Wynne

Village Creek State Park near Wynne, AR. Here you can enjoy the unique geology of Crowley's Ridge, a …More  
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201 County RD 754
Wynne, AR 72396
USA
(870) 238-9406
Fri Jun 29 5:00pm - Sat Jun 30 8:00am
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Sat 06/30/07 (day 2) - Goreville, Marion


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exit #40 IL State Rt 37 N
Goreville, IL 62939
USA
618-995-2411
Sat Jun 30 2:00pm - Sun Jul 1 9:00am
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Frontier League Baseball Team
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1000 Fairmount Dr
Marion, IL 62959
USA
(618) 998-8499
Sat Jun 30 7:00pm - Sat Jun 30 11:00pm
Notes
The Supreme nachos here were really good. The ballpark nacho was invented at the ballpark in Arlington (y'know the old aluminum one) so I decided that I had to try the nachos at every field we go to. The best ones I ever had were the BBQ nachos at the Memphis Redbirds game.
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Sun 07/01/07 (day 3) - Henderson, Evansville


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3100 US HIghway 41 N
Henderson, KY 42419
USA
260-826-2247
Sun Jul 1 2:00pm - Mon Jul 2 9:00am
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Campers beware, Although the old part of the park is beautiful, the camping area was created off the highway. Also, the sites given to people who make reservations are the worst ones in the park. Our campsite had a scenic view of the trash dumpster and the booth you check in at. It's number #62. Also, there is no one to check you in on Sundays or Mondays so if you do not like your site they assign you over the phone, there is no one to complain to. You are better off driving in and picking a site, than making reservations. We've gotten the distinct impression the state of Kentucky does not want out-of-state visitors making reservations. The state slogan does not match reality. That being said, the Audubon State Park was built by the CCC in 1937-41 and was stunning. We enjoyed the museum and gardens. They had 2 rooms, one for birdwatching with binoculars, interactive Q
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Frontier League Independent Baseball Team
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1701 N. Main St
Evansville, IN 47711
USA
812-435-8686
Sun Jul 1 6:00pm - Sun Jul 1 10:00pm
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The Otters play at Bosse Fields which was opened in 1915. Only 2 fields are olders: Fenway Park and Wrigley Field. A League of Their Own was filmed here.

We had amazing seats here. The Otter Belles wear uniforms like those worn in the movie. This was our favorite ballgame this trip.
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Mon 07/02/07 (day 4) - Clarksville, Mauckport, Louisville


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900 Marriott Drive
Clarksville, IN 47129
USA
812-282-4474
Mon Jul 2 12:00pm - Thu Jul 5 9:00am
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Explore a cavern discovered by Squire Boone and his older brother, Daniel, in 1791. Squire later settled here …More  
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100 Squire Boone Rd. S.W.
Mauckport, IN 47412
USA
812-732-4381
Mon Jul 2 3:00pm - Mon Jul 2 5:00pm
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Family-owned since 1952, Flabby's Schnitzelburg is a quintessestial Germantown saloon.
Restaurant
1101 Lydia
Louisville, KY, USA
502-637-9136
Mon Jul 2 6:00pm - Mon Jul 2 8:00pm
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We decided if we lived in Louisville, we would eat here a lot. The German potato pancakes were the best we had ever had. I had a rolled oyster. It was really good. My son enjoyed the fried shrimp. The herring toast was excellent and came as the appetizer to the holstein schnitzel. I really enjoyed the cucumber salad too.
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Tue 07/03/07 (day 5) - Louisville

Vegan and Vegetarian items on the menu. Everything homemade. We really enjoyed it. Desserts are amazing. Good …More  
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Tue Jul 3 12:00am
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Home of the world's biggest baseball bat! This factory and museum is a popular spot for sports lovers, and a Louisville …
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800 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
United States
502-588-7228
Tue Jul 3 10:00am - Tue Jul 3 12:00pm
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At the Louisville Science Center, you will find all the major sciences brought to life with exciting, interactive ex …
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727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
United States
502-561-6100
Tue Jul 3 2:00pm - Tue Jul 3 4:00pm
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Lousiville Bats Minor League Baseball team - AAA Reds affiliate
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401 E. Main St
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
USA
502-212-2287
Tue Jul 3 7:00pm - Tue Jul 3 11:00pm
Notes
A really nice ballpark, very picturesque. We have been amazed at the attendance at the ballgames on this trip. The Bats game has so many ticket holders that we could not get the great seats we were used to. Good for the bats - bad for us. We were on the third baseline and it was an awkward view. We did not eat during the game hoping to eat at Browning's after the game. It closes at 9:00 p.m. It had received a B rating online at Louisvillehotbytes.com but it was not to be.
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Wed 07/04/07 (day 6) - Lexington

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This park is a perfect way to learn about Kentucky's world of horses. The 1,032-acre park offers something for visit …
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4089 Iron Works Pky
Lexington, KY 40511
United States
859-233-4303,800-678-8813
Wed Jul 4 11:00am - Wed Jul 4 4:00pm
Notes
We enjoyed this. It was well done and professional. They did a good job of making you interested in horses. The farrier did an amazing job. He spent a lot of time one on one with us and our kids. We took the horse drawn trollies, saw the parade of breeds, the hall of champions, and the draft horse exodus.

The camping here looked really nice. Next time we will camp here.
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A class-A, minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros providing an exciting summer season of America's favorite …
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207 Legends Lane
Lexington, KY 40505
United States
859-422-7867
Wed Jul 4 7:00pm - Wed Jul 4 11:00pm
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We were rained out! The fireworks continued but play was cancelled because of water in the bullpens. Obviously, we did not take advantage of rainchecks but they were offered. I did not get to try the nachos.
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Thu 07/05/07 (day 7) - Erlanger, Florence


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3315 Dixie Highway
Erlanger, KY 41018
USA
(859) 428-2000
Thu Jul 5 12:00am
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member of Frontier League - independent baseball league
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7950 Freedom Way
Florence, KY 41042
USA
859-594-4487
Thu Jul 5 7:00pm - Thu Jul 5 11:00pm
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Fri 07/06/07 (day 8) - Greenfield, Indianapolis


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5896 W 200 N
Greenfield, IN 46140-8374
USA
317-894-1397
Fri Jul 6 3:00pm - Sun Jul 8 9:00am
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Victory Field, voted Best Minor League Ballpark in America, is the home of Pittsburgh Pirates' affiliate, The …
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501 W Maryland St
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1041
United States
317-269-3542
Fri Jul 6 7:00pm - Fri Jul 6 11:00pm
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Sat 07/07/07 (day 9) - Indianapolis

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Located on almost 70 acres in downtown Indianapolis, this zoo is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Associa …
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1200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
United States
317-630-2001
Sat Jul 7 12:00am
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Connected to the Embassy Suites complex and Circle Center Mall, the Artsgarden is part of the Arts Council of Indian …
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Washington and Illinois Streets
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States
317-631-3301
Sat Jul 7 12:00am
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A 30,000 square foot venue dedicated to the more than 350,000 former NCAA student-athletes and champions and their …
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700 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2710
United States
317-916-HALL,800-735-6222
Sat Jul 7 10:00am - Sat Jul 7 12:00pm
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Sun 07/08/07 (day 10) - Springfield


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springfield, mo 65809
usa
Sun Jul 8 9:00am - Tue Jul 10 9:00am
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Mon 07/09/07 (day 11) - Springfield

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This 22,000 square foot museum is filled with numerous sports memorabilia and interactive displays including areas …
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3861 East Stan Musial Drive
Springfield, MO 65809
United States
417-889-3100,800-498-5678
Mon Jul 9 12:00am
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This is our 8th baseball vacation. We started touring minor and independent league teams and stadiums when our youngest child was 3. She is now 10. This year we saw our 75th game as a family.
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Thought of you last night. We went to the Rough Riders double header in Frisco. The second game was delayed by rain so we got to see them put the tarp out. What a lot of work that was. The workers were all speckled with red mud when they got the whole thing put away again.

Have a great time.....and Happy Birthday.
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my husband and I feel the same way about cracker barrell...God bless'em!
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