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8 Exciting Ways to Engage with Baseball in Washington, DC




Celebrate various aspects of the national pastime in the nation’s capital.

There are plenty of ways to engage with the national pastime in the nation’s capital. And now, with DC ready to host its first World Series since 1933 thanks to the Washington Nationals' incredible run, there's no better time to take in these experiences. Check them out below!

01

Attend the Washington Nationals World Series parade

For the first time since 1924, the nation's capital is home to the World Series champions. The Washington Nationals and the city of DC welcome fans of the national pastime from across the globe to celebrate the 2019 World Series champions. The Washington Nationals Championship Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. The parade will begin on Constitution Avenue NW at 15th Street NW, proceed east along Constitution Avenue NW, and end on Pennsylvania Avenue NW at 3rd Street NW with a team rally.  Make sure to check the DC Government's website for more information.

02

Check out the historical statues outside of Nationals Park

Before or after you attend a Nats game, or if you’re simply exploring the impressive Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, make sure to check out the three statues located outside of the stadium on the approach to the home plate entrance (you do not need a ticket to view). The legendary figures presented are all essential to DC’s baseball history: Walter Johnson, Frank Howard and Josh Gibson. Gaze at the incredibly detailed statues and read the inscriptions highlighting their accomplishments, which serve as pillars of the sport’s story in the District, pre-Nationals (the current franchise moved to DC from Montreal in 2005).

03

Visit the Champions exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery

Located on the third floor mezzanine of the National Portrait Gallery, Champions uses portraits, drawings, statues and memorabilia to highlight American sports figures whose achievements made them a part of the country’s story at-large. Among the numerous baseball heroes you’ll find there: Babe Ruth, Sandy Koufax, Ty Cobb, Mickey Mantle and Casey Stengel.

04

Discover the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Sports exhibit

Baseball poster at National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Sports exhibit - Baseball in Washington, DC

Baseball poster at National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Sports exhibit - Baseball in Washington, DC

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field dives deep into the incredible contributions that African Americans have made to the realm of sports, both on and off the field, in a constant struggle for equality and recognition. The baseball portion of the exhibit highlights the accomplishments and appeal of Negro Leagues Baseball, as well as the biggest African American stars of the sport. You can also see a statue of Jackie Robinson, the man responsible for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, sliding into a base.

05

Watch the game in a local sports bar

Sometimes, you just want to nestle up to the bar at a local tavern, order a beer and watch some baseball. DC has dozens of options for such an activity, from the TVs-and-games laden Penn Social to the three grand bars at Clyde’s of Gallery Place to the home-team-centric Penn Commons, located right next to Capital One Arena. If a dive bar is more up your alley, check out DC Reynolds or Nellie’s, which also hosts a famous drag brunch on Sundays.

06

Marvel at the Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery at the Newseum

The Newseum celebrates great journalism, including the stunning images that Pulitzer Prize-winning photographers have captured throughout the decades. In this gallery, you can admire Nathaniel Fein’s legendary shot entitled, “Babe Ruth Bows Out,” winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for photography.

07

Continue your appreciation of ‘The Babe’ at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds features incredibly life-like wax figures of celebrities, sports figures and presidents. You can meet and greet Babe Ruth in the Sports section, with the iconic home run hitter poised to hit one right out of the park. Make sure to share your winning moment with The Great Bambino by using #MTDCSports on social media.

08

Find a field and play!

DC is rife with athletic fields, and after all your baseball-themed exploration, you may feel inclined to play a game of catch or have some batting practice. DC’s department of parks and recreation helpfully lists the available athletic fields in the area. You can also check out our sports and outdoor recreation page for other ways to play in the District.

Still craving baseball in Washington, DC? Check out all the reasons to attend a Nationals game.

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