Helping Brian go to a new ballpark (Bucket list: Go to every MLB park), Jenn and I planned to head to Cincinnati, OH and catch a Cincinnati Reds baseball game; the Reds play in the Great American Ballpark, which is located along the the riverfront on the Ohio River.
Our trip started out with a three and a half hour car ride (Ann Arbor, MI---> Cincinnati, OH). Looking ahead and wanting to experience something local, we found a local Cincinnati eatery----Wild Eggs
Founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 2007, it has expanded to to 12 locations (KY, OH, IN).
Being the simple person, I had scrambled eggs, toast, hash browns and bacon
My other half had wild mushroom and roasted garlic scramble.
Highly recommend!!!
While waiting for our table at Wild Eggs, ever bit worth the 55 minute wait, we wondered downtown Cincinnati, and came across Mr. Redlegs (Cincinnati Reds mascot) 150 year statue and of course we had to take pictures.
Arriving early, we walked through the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame museum. Exhibits including
this history of the organization, the Negro League, the organization and players through the league, baseball cards through the years, evolution of baseball equipment, Reds Hall of Fam Players, and Cincinnati Reds famous moments and championships, was well worth the $12 entry fee.
The Great Eight---the Dugout memorial
Left- original uniform of the Cincinnati Red Stocking
Right- present uniform for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Berry Larkin
Cincinnati Reds baseball card collection by year
Tony Perez
The 'Hit King' Pete Rose
The Great American Ballpark, home of the Cincinnati Reds
Wondering the ballpark before the game---standing in right field
Getting to meet the mascots of the Cincinnati Reds; (L to R) Rosie Red, Gapper, me, Mr. Red and Mr. Redlegs
Wondering around the stadium---seats out in left centerfield
Wondering around the stadium, seats in the most upper deck in left field
Posing with Mr. Redlegs
Our final seats for the game in the upper deck in right field
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