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Tony Jabroni
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It's a dump. $45 to park in someone's garage. Don't wear sandals as everybody pees in a trough. Went with a buddy (we are Brewers fans) who is an ex Navy SEAL. We got beer tossed at us, batteries etc.
#### show.
I suppose it didn't help I was wearing a Prince Fielder jersey, and he went yard for a 3 run Homer in the 1st....
#### show.
I suppose it didn't help I was wearing a Prince Fielder jersey, and he went yard for a 3 run Homer in the 1st....
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General Malaise
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I went once and loved it. 
Stayed at a relative's condo and just walked. So festive and fun around there. A day gay at Wrigley is also terrific people watching.
Stayed at a relative's condo and just walked. So festive and fun around there. A day gay at Wrigley is also terrific people watching.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
NttawwtI went once and loved it.
A day gay at Wrigley is also terrific people watching.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Brony
Footballguy
If driving in just for the game, I would use SpotHero to reserve a spot and you can decide how much walking 4 or 5 blocks is worth to you. Some people will park up by a red line spot north of the stadium, but to me this isn't worth the effort to save a few dollars.
If staying in a hotel in the city, I would use the red line and be ready for crowded trains close to game time, but still your best option.
titusbramble
Footballguy
Such a shame that when I went to Chicago it was November, so no chance to get to a game there. It's on my list of things to do, but I don't know realistically when I'll be back in the US, let alone to a city I've already visited
STEADYMOBBIN 22
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Tony Jabroni
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titusbramble
Footballguy
I didn't plan my first trip to the US with the primary aim of seeing a game at Fenway for the ballpark's facilities
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
But they are Nike....I would've had to throw away my shoes.
FIBS
It was also 100 degrees out.
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Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Didn’t they take out all the pee troughs when they renovated?
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
General Malaise
Footballguy
You and I must have attended vastly different ball games. I was there during the day and was astounded at how many pretty women were all over the park. Chicago is full of attractive women. Least that's what I observed on my 3-day visit there.
Ron Swanson
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General Malaise
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Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Agree on it being a dump. They should demolish it and build a new stadium around the field
also if you have bleacher seats you can’t get into the main concourse. IIRC the beer stands are in the basement or might as well be
dont get me wrong I still had fun, but it’s a dump
also if you have bleacher seats you can’t get into the main concourse. IIRC the beer stands are in the basement or might as well be
dont get me wrong I still had fun, but it’s a dump
3 hour lunch
Footballguy
Went a few years ago and had bleacher seats and didn’t realize we couldn’t walk all the way around until we got there! No shade and no air conditioned places in the bleachers- it was hot as ####. Lots of fun bars and stuff around the park.
Leroy Hoard
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Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Another vote for "dump".
mr. furley
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Wife and I went to a game a few years back, and both felt the same - it's pretty much a dump, and we thought the people were extremely rude, especially the "helpers" sitting around guiding people to their seats. Cool for historical reasons, and we still had fun with the game itself, but nothing we'd ever want to do again.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Ask for ketchup on your hot dog and report back
FairWarning
Footballguy
The area around the park was great, no idea how it is now since it was gentrified. Going to a game there is a bucket-list item, the park is awesome. It should be a tough ticket with the Red Sox in town. If you are staying downtown, I probably won’t drive in, parking will be $50-100, no real lots to speak of.General Malaise said:I went once and loved it.
Stayed at a relative's condo and just walked. So festive and fun around there. A day gay at Wrigley is also terrific people watching.
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Went last year after going to Busch Stadium 2 days before that. Sat in right center bleachers on the aisle and saw 2 pair of boobs from young women who wanted to get on tv. Agree on dump.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
I finally got a chance to visit Wrigley a few years back. But of course the day of the game it was 35 degrees and sleeting. So the overall experience was a bit…lacking. I need a mulligan.
nirad3
Footballguy
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I remember being on a layover in O’Hare once, got hot dog for quick bite to eat before next leg, and asked for ketchup. Person in line behind me made a comment to me.
Apparently no ketchup rules apply even if just in that city for 30 minutes and don’t even want to be there.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
this rule is far from just applicable to Chicago ... you get b&r NYers a dog (Sabbrett, btw), and it better be slathered in the golden mustard from the cart wand.
KETCHUP?
YELLOW MUSTARD?
####in' savages.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
My son swims. If you have ever been to a swim meet then you know there is a lot of down time. On thing I have done in each venue is check out the pool records. A kid holds a few records at one pool. His names is Wrigley Fields.
I am still trying to figure out if it is just awesome or child abuse or both.
I am still trying to figure out if it is just awesome or child abuse or both.
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Insoxicated
This was my experience as well. Neighborhood was a blast... not cheap but Awesome vibe. Cool people.
Went to a day game vs Pirates about a decade ago. Sat front row behind home on the aisle near the Cubs On deck circle. Was talking #### with Soriano (I'm a Red Sox Fan) between at bats. Walked around a bunch. Lots of hot ### women.
The ballpark itself is historic obviously... love that aspect. It's old but far from a dump IMO. They've done a great job renovating without losing the charm, not unlike Fenway.
Also went back for two Pearl Jam Shows in 2020. Had a blast at pregaming and in the park. Fun place for a show assuming you get decent spots.
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Insoxicated
Bleachers are fun.Thanks @Brony for the Spot Hero suggestion. Reserved a spot three blocks form Wrigley in a school parking lot for $60. Wearing Red Sox gear and sitting in the bleachers. Will report back next week.
Big Red Sox fan but why rocking Sox gear to Wrigley when they're not playing?
arrow1
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The_Man
Footballguy
Going to Wrigley this summer for a Friday afternoon game when the Orioles are in town. Single game tickets go on sale tomorrow. Should I get seats in the bleachers or not? Taking 3 other people who aren't big baseball fans, so I'm thinking the lack of seatbacks and ability to walk around the park might suggest non-bleacher seats are the way to go
