Spring Break Isn’t Just for College Kids

These next few weeks make up the peak time for spring break at many colleges so many of the students flock to the beaches of Florida.  But they aren’t the only ones flocking to the warm weather and beautiful beaches. There are also Blue Jays, Orioles, and Cardinals – but not the feathered type.  March brings baseball fans of all ages down to Florida to watch the Grapefruit League during spring training. 

Not only is the weather much nicer than back in the home towns of many of the teams,  the ticket prices are usually less than half the cost of seeing a Major League game during the regular season.  Whether it’s catching the Toronto Blue Jays play in Dunedin, the Phillies in Clearwater, the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, or watching the St. Louis Cardinals play ball in Jupiter, baseball fans can get up close to the action for a fraction of the cost. As a Phillies fan, I watched a game while sitting on a blanket on the grass in the Berm section of Brighthouse Field for a mere $14 per ticket.  I also checked out a Blue Jays game in Dunedin and sat just 13 rows up from home plate for $28 per seat.  Some diehard baseball fans even take on the challenge of visiting all 14 Florida spring training stadiums within the month, although I’m sure that can get quite expensive.

So whether you are young or old, as you make plans for your own spring break, consider checking out a visit to the Grapefruit League. You’ll get to enjoy nice weather and even nicer prices. Just don’t forget to bring the peanuts!

 

 

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