Milwaukee Brewers – American Family Field

American Family Field, located a short distance from downtown Milwaukee along highway I-94, is home to the Milwaukee Brewers. Previously named Miller Park, the Brewers’ ballpark opened in 2000 is a retractable roof stadium that allows games to take place regardless of the weather.

Seat Selection

  • Section 410 (Upper level first base side)

The upper level of the ballpark provides an overall bird’s eye view of the field.

Ballpark Features

Bob Uecker statue at the top of section 422
  • Bob Uecker Statue

A statue of Bob Uecker sits in the very top row of the upper level behind home plate along with an empty seat wear you can enjoy the game with him.

  • Bernie’s Chalet and Slide

The Brewers’ mascot, Bernie, can often be seen during games standing outside his chalet in the upper level left field corner. When the Brewers hit a home run, Bernie celebrates by going down the slide at his chalet.

Foods at the Ballpark

  • Wisconsin Cheese Dog

The state of Wisconsin is generally well known for its brats and sausages. Likewise, American Family Field has many choices of hot dogs, brats, and Polish. One of them, the Wisconsin Cheese Dog, a hot dog topped with cheese curds was my choice.

Parking and Transportation

Parking is available in the lots around American Family Field. Parking can be purchased in advance or when you arrive to the ballpark.

While there are no public transportation options to the ballpark, a number of local restaurants offer shuttles to get fans to and from the games.

Hotels

Much of the nearly hotels are either in downtown Milwaukee or within the nearby suburbs west of the ballpark along highway I-94.

Nearby Attractions

  • Harley-Davidson Museum – (3.6 miles)
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (4.6 miles)
  • Milwaukee County Zoo (4.0 miles)

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