Braves Baseball in Washington, DC — Museums, Metro Rides & A Perfect Spring Break Trip

A perfect mix of sightseeing, Smithsonian museums, cherry blossoms, and Braves baseball, all part of a trip that delivered nearly $1,500 in total savings.

Our Washington, DC trip was one of the easiest and most rewarding stadium visits we’ve done. We kept costs low using **Delta SkyMiles**, a **Delta companion ticket**, and **Hyatt points**, and we relied heavily on the city’s Metro system to get everywhere quickly. It turned into one of those trips where the baseball game was the anchor, but the memories were built all over the city.Here’s how we booked it, what we did, and how the math worked out for a trip that delivered nearly **$1,500 in total savings**, thanks to points, perks, and planning.

Flying Delta Into DCA — Points + Companion Certificate

We flew into Reagan National Airport (DCA) so we could avoid rental cars and use the Metro for the entire trip. Each ticket was booked differently to maximize value:

Traveler	Redemption Method	Cost/Value
My ticket	Cash	$511 cash
My son’s ticket	Delta Companion Certificate	Same reservation
My sister	Cash	$511 cash

Thanks to my Delta Platinum Medallion status, all of our seats were automatically upgraded to Comfort+, making the flights even more comfortable. From the airport, we took the Metro straight into the city.

Grand Hyatt Washington — Great Location, Big Crowds

We stayed at the Grand Hyatt Washington, which is connected directly to the Metro Center station — one of the best locations in DC for easy access to every major museum and monument.

Category	Detail
Retail Rate	$253 per night
Points Rate	23,000 Hyatt points per night
Stay	3 nights
Breakfast	Free daily in the Club Lounge thanks to Globalist status

The lounge access was a major perk—hot breakfast options, cappuccinos, snacks, and heavy hors d’oeuvres in the afternoons. A note about the hotel: it’s **huge** and doubles as a major conference hotel, so be prepared for long elevator waits and crowded common areas.

Exploring DC — Museums, Monuments & Cherry Blossoms

DC is one of the easiest cities to explore on foot and by Metro, and we took full advantage of that.

Highlights from our trip:

Smithsonian Museum of American History
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Museum of African American History & Culture (highly recommend)
International Spy Museum (a huge hit—interactive and fun)
Walking the National Mall (Lincoln, MLK, Washington Monument)
The White House and Capital Hill (quick walk-by for pictures)
Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal basin (spectacular during cherry blossom bloom)

💡 P 🌎 P Tip: Many Washington, DC museums still offer free admission, but several now require timed-entry reservations. The most popular museums book up fast — so plan ahead and reserve at least 30 days in advance when possible.

Game Day: Braves Win in Washington, DC

We took the **Metro straight to Nationals Park** for the Braves vs. Nationals game. The park is easy to navigate, and we liked the neighborhood around it. The Braves won, which always makes the trip even better.

This was also the first stadium where my son picked out a hat for the now-required **stadium hat collection** — the souvenir that marks each ballpark visit.

True Cost Breakdown: Flights, Points & Perks

Category	Retail Cash Price	Our Cost	Value / Savings
Flights (3 tickets)	~$1,533 total	$1022 cash + Companion Cert	$511 saved
Hotel (3 nights @ $253)	~$759	69,000 Hyatt Points	~$759 saved
Club Lounge Breakfast	~$180	Free (Globalist perk)	~$180 saved
Total Trip Value	~$2,472	$1022 + Companion Cert	~$1450 saved