The Arizona Republic

GIANT WHEEL, MODERN WOODMEN PARK,

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DAVENPORT, IOWA

The best view of the Quad Cities River Bandits isn’t from the stands. Fans get a bird’s-eye view from the top of a 120-foot Ferris wheel on a berm overlookin­g left field. In addition, those in the grandstand get a show, too. The ride’s LEDlined spokes light up in myriad colors. “It’s almost like watching a laser light show at a baseball game,” Pahigian says. riverbandi­ts.com Not only are biscuits a Southern dining staple, they’re also the name of a minor league team, and a scrumptiou­s between-inning snack. The carbo-treats come with a variety of toppings, including regional favorite, Alaga cane syrup. Or fans can simply wait in the stands and try to catch one shot from the team’s biscuit cannon. biscuitsba­seball.com

OUTFIELD FIRE PITS, DOW DIAMOND MIDLAND, MICH.

Baseball may be a summer sport, but it can get chilly at times. The Great Lakes Loons have an answer: outfield fire pits, offering a cozy place to ward off winds. “A lot of people can stand elbow to elbow and warm their hands while watching the game,” Pahigian says. loons.com

CABLE CAR, AT&T PARK SAN FRANCISCO

With a San Francisco Bay setting, the Giants’ stadium is renowned for its views. But fans can find another only-in-San Francisco experience, stepping aboard a vintage cable car on the right field concourse. The car, which once ran the city’s Powell-Mason Line, is labeled No. 44 in homage to Willie McCovey who wore that number for 19 seasons. sanfrancis­co.giants.mlb.com

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