Wrigley Field

Chicago, Ill
Wrigley Field
Summer 2010
http://www.cubs.mlb.com/
Game Day Atmosphere: As one of my Cub-fan friends says, "you are close to heaven." It doesn't get much better than Wrigley. Plan to get there early and soak in Wrigleyville on Sheffield and Waveland Avenue. Some great places to eat and get souvenirs.
Stay: In one of the many downtown Chicago hotels. You are only about 3 miles from Wrigley Field if you stay in the heart of downtown.
View: Nothing beats seeing the ivy and rooftops.
Arrive: Come on the elevated ("L") train. The excitement on the train builds as you near the Addison stop for Wrigley. There will be many fans taking the L so be prepared to wait on your return trip. Do not drive and think you will be able to park...there is nothing really available.
Concessions: You have to get a Chicago style hot dog. The Hebrew nationals are great here. There are also the basic ballpark concessions. Nothing fancy here, but neither is Wrigley, it's a step back in time with both baseball and the food.
Not advertised: The Anno Catuli (or year of the Cub, and refer to picture of #'s on rooftop) 0164101 stands for something really unique. 01=Years since Cubs won the division, 64=Years since Cubs won the pennant, and 101=Years since Cubs won the World Series.
Not in the box score: Cubs pitcher, Randy Wells, took a no-hitter into the 7th inning and the Cubs left a near NL record 17 runners on base. And, stick around if the Cubs win to sing "Go, Cubs, Go" at the end of the game...plus see the "W" victory flag raised in center field.
Final Box: Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati Reds, 1
Attendance: 40.677 Time: 2:55