GIANT WHEEL, MODERN WOODMEN PARK,
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