This
season, don't get caught on the sidelines at Turner Field! Beginning every hour
at the Braves
Museum & Hall of Fame, baseball fan(atics) of all ages can go
behind the scenes to explore those "MVP-only" sections of the stadium.
Fun
fact: Turner
Field has more high-def, flat screen televisions around the stadium than it
has trashcans - 560 to be precise. You can discover this and so much more when
you go behind the scenes on a Turner Field
Tour. Each tour features an hour-long walk-and-talk trip from the
skyline-grazing Coca-Cola Sky Field to the Player's Only entrance and
clubhouse, dozens of feet below ground. A few of my favorite sights include the
panoramic view from press box, the Millionaire's Water Fountain just outside
the locker room (I totally took a sip!) and the seats just 43 feet from home
plate. (Seriously, you're closer than the pitcher - so cool.) Each interactive tour
includes stops into the luxury suites, the Braves clubhouse, dugout and
bullpen. The tours are offered year-round and are just $12 for adults and $7
for kids.
The Braves
Museum & Hall of Fame at Turner Field is packed with more than 140
years of history and memorabilia! Showcasing more than 600 artifacts and
archival photos, visitors can trace Atlanta's favorite team all the way back to
their Boston Red Stockings roots. A catcher's mask from 1895, a jersey circa
1904 and the winning ball from the 1914 World Series are just a few of the
wow-worthy pieces on display. Occupying the entire front section of the museum,
lockers proudly boast uniforms, equipment and trinkets from each of the 14
straight division titles. Other can't-miss features include a walk-through
portion of a Pullman train car used to transport the team through the ‘60s, Brian
McCann's Silver Slugger showcase, 1995 World Series Championship trophy and
up-to-the-minute leader boards.
This
Friday, the Braves
Hall of Fame will boast a new name - the legendary Bobby Cox - as he becomes the
23rd inductee. Honored by weekend-long festivities, Bobby Cox will also become
the eighth Brave to ever have his number retired. As of Friday, August 12, Cox's
#6 will join rank with Hank Aaron (#44), Greg Maddux (#31), Tom Glavine (#47)
and other sports stars. The retirement ceremony takes place before the home
series versus the Chicago Cubs. Seats are still available - though I
recommend you purchase tickets
online or call ahead.