There’s no better place to watch a baseball game than at McCormick Field. With a 4,000-seat capacity, there’s bound to be a crowd, especially when Asheville craft beer and local food vendors are included. McCormick Field is also a minor-league field, so you will see plenty of variety in teams, skill, and gameplay, without the fantasy-baseball type stakes that come with major league games upon which people frequently bet the rent money.
If you like baseball, McCormick Field is one of the top attractions in Asheville, NC.
About The Tourists
Tourists. Where do we begin? A tourist is anyone visiting a destination as part of a vacation. However, the Asheville Tourists are a minor-league baseball team playing at McCormick Field. The Asheville Tourists have been playing baseball for over 100 years! They played at McCormick when it was opened and have been playing there ever since. Need things to do in Asheville with kids? Go to a Tourists game. It’s affordable, great fun, and guaranteed excitement when a pop fly comes your way.
Fun fact: the New York Yankees played at McCormick Field for a short period, meaning the Tourists played on the same field as the legendary Yankees. McCormick Field is a piece of Carolina and American heritage that you’ll definitely want to visit.
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Food & Drinks
Next to the Tourists baseball team and McCormick Field, the food and drinks are one of Asheville’s top attractions. There are several delicious concession stands to choose from at the field.
South of the Border
South of the Border has a concession stand specializing in Mexican food. You can get the standard burritos, nachos, tacos, and more. There are also vegan options such as hummus and taco bowls. It’s located in the 3rd base concourse at McCormick Field. Try the tacos! They’re easy to eat while watching the game.
State Fair Experience Stand
State Fair Experience Stand serves classic state fair food. Funnel cakes, fried moon pies, corndogs, and hotdogs all feature on their menu. You can’t go wrong with Moon Pies, graham crackers, and marshmallows covered in funnel cake batter and deep-fried.
Sausage Shack Cart
Sausage Shack Cart serves food themed around sausages and hot dogs. Vegan hot dogs with gluten-free buns are an option to meet the dietary needs of all. Their hotdogs and bratwursts are the best; crackling franks covered in mustard, ketchup, relish, and every conceivable type of topping. Located on the 1st base concourse near home plate, they make some of the best food you’ll ever eat.
Philly Cheesesteak Cart
Who doesn’t love cheesesteaks? Even though North Carolina is far from Philadelphia, the cheesesteak has migrated in all its cheesy goodness down to McCormick Field, right here at the Philly Cheesesteak Cart. The Cheesesteak Cart also sells chicken cheesesteaks for a little variety. A cheesesteak is an excellent meal and certainly something you can easily enjoy while watching a baseball game.
Crash’s Kitchen Stand
Finally, Crash’s Kitchen Stand serves a wide variety of handheld snacks. You’ll find pulled pork sandwiches, cheeseburgers, chili cheese nachos, and fried chicken sandwiches at Crash’s Kitchen Stand. Additionally, hummus and chips are available for healthier options. Located in the 1st base concourse near home plate, it’s an excellent choice for any food you want while watching baseball.
Location & Directions
McCormick Field is centrally located near several major highways. It can be accessed from I-240, I-40 Westbound, and I-40 Eastbound.
From I-40 Westbound, Follow I-40 West to US-25 N/Hendersonville Rd in Asheville. Take exit 50B from I-40 W and continue on Hendersonville Road. Pass by Dunkin Donuts on your left and continue straight on Biltmore Avenue. Pass by Mission Hospital on your left and continue through two traffic lights. Make a right on McCormick Place and another quick right on Buchanan Place. McCormick Field is on the left.
From I-40 Eastbound, Take I-40 East to exit 50. Turn left onto US-25 N/Hendersonville Road. Continue on Hendersonville Road, pass by Dunkin Donuts on your left, and continue straight on Biltmore Avenue. Then, follow the aforementioned directions to the field.
From I-240, Take I-240 to exit 5B Charlotte Street. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Charlotte Street. Go south approximately one mile on Charlotte, then turn left onto McCormick Place. Before you hit the end of McCormick Place, make a left onto Buchanan Place. McCormick Field is on the left.
Where To Stay
You’ll need a place to stay if you want to watch games at McCormick Field while on vacation. Fortunately, Pete Key Properties has you covered. Pete Key solves all your Brevard, NC vacation rental needs.
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McCormick Field is an iconic location that’s been around for over a century, playing host to Babe Ruth and the Yankees. Now, it provides entertainment for everyone, with great food and a history lesson. Keep Asheville on your list of vacation destinations to visit next, and book with Pete Key when you do!
