Reds Road Trip: From New York to DC
Baseball has always been more than a game for us.
It’s a reason to travel, a way to mark time, and a thread that keeps pulling us back together, no matter where the Reds happen to be playing.
This summer, that thread took us on a simple road trip: New York City to Washington, DC. Two cities we already knew. Two ballparks. A few days carved out just to follow our team and enjoy being together along the way.
No big agenda. No pressure to see everything.
Just baseball and the road between.
Cheering on the Reds at Citi Field — the first stop on a simple road trip from New York to DC. Baseball, familiar cities, and time together.
🗽 New York City | Citi Field
Our first stop was New York, where the Reds were playing the Mets at Citi Field.
Walking into the stadium, the energy hit immediately. Mets fans everywhere, the buzz of game night in the air, and us in our Reds gear, proudly outnumbered but completely unbothered.
Citi Field feels big and modern, but what stood out most was the sense of history woven throughout the park. The Jackie Robinson Rotunda sets the tone before you even see the field.
View from the stands at Citi Field during Reds vs. Mets — a packed stadium, summer sky, and the energy of game night in New York City.
After the game, we wandered, grabbed food, and let the city carry us for a bit.
Washington, DC | Nationals Park
From New York, we headed south to Washington, DC.
Nationals Park sits along the Anacostia River and carries a calmer, more reflective energy.
Walking toward Nationals Park on game day — fans filling the streets and the energy building before first pitch.
Inside the park, we took our time noticing the murals, history, and the Presidents Race.
Outside the stadium, we slowed down even more, walking monuments and enjoying familiar streets.
🚗 Why This Road Trip Stuck With Us
It wasn’t about chasing highlights or packing the days full. It was about choosing one shared interest and letting it shape the trip.
Two cities. Two ballparks. A few nights away.
That was enough.
Reflection:
If you planned a one- or two-night getaway around something you love, where would it take you?