Go Braves!

Yes, it's true and I share so with pride...I am an Atlanta Braves fan! And have been since my pro baseball game in 1990.

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field, Travis S. Taylor

The first game I attended, in 1990, was the year before the Braves started winning pennant after pennant after pennant—and a World Series.

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

I was never a sports guy growing up, but the Braves changed that for me. Now I enjoy baseball, soccer, rugby, and play the occasional tennis and golf game.

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

There's a lot going on at Turner Field, although this particular night was all about the game...a game the Braves won 9-8.

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

Admittedly, I'm not up on the players as well as I once was. I totally remember Javier Lopez and funny enough he moved to the Baltimore Orioles when I lived in Washington, D.C. But, of course I was always a fan of the home team, so when I lived in DC, I supported the Nats...the Washington Nationals, but my love for the Braves never went away.

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

I've toured Turner Field—a fantastic tour by the way—and there tons to see. This brilliant Coca-Cola bottle on the Coca-Cola Sky Field is amazing! the label on the bottle is a video screen...that erupts in siren lights when we score or who's-up-next. Glad to see Coca-Cola supporting the Braves!

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

It was great to be back at Turner Field...I've missed baseball. So glad to see so many out on a Monday night (this game was Monday, July 29, 2013, playing the Colorado Rockies).

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

If you're visiting Atlanta during baseball season, definitely consider a Braves game. And  be sure you explore the Field...there's lots going on! Really...check out the tours!

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

The parents of one of the friends I was there with was also there and they had field-side seats. I helped her bring dogs, pretzels, and beer to them, thus a great field view. Granted my own seats were pretty amazing.

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

And you gotta love how much fun Turner Field has with the Jumbotron! The fan sightings between innings are brilliant!

Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field

Go Braves! A mantra I'll chant at games for years to come, for sure. Now then, if you find yourself searching for a game to attend and your schedule is pretty open, try to go on a Friday night...they do fireworks after the game!

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I can hardly believe there's less than two months of baseball season remaining...I'm already missing the Atlanta Braves just thinking about it. I just checked the Braves schedule and the last home game is Sunday, September 30 in a challenge against the Mets. That'll be a fully charged game!

Turner Field Stadium Seating

Don't worry...this isn't what the stadium looks like on game day. I actually took this during a behind-the-scenes tour--which was fantastic! Our tour guide was totally engaging and "hit a home run" with all who were on the tour. 

The Turner Field Tours enhance one's experience of the game. Not to the point that you're distracted thinking about what's going on behind the scenes when trying to absorb the game. Rather, by understanding where the players have been and where they're going. It makes Turner Field feel a little more like 'home.'

Also, many of the enjoyment opportunities available to fans you may not learn about for a long time without having gone on a tour...the misters at Coca-Cola Sky Field, for instance. That's something you'll appreciate knowing about on those blistering hot days!

As a matter of fact, the Braves offer visitors 101 Things to Do while at Turner Field.

Get you tickets to a Braves game and enjoy the above pre-sized Facebook Cover Photo. When you're done here, head over to the wanderlust ATLANTA Facebook Page for more!