Our second stop on this baseball pilgrimage was the 100-year-old, "jewel-box stadium," Wrigley Field. It was my best baseball experience so far. There are several neat things about Wrigley, the first of which is that it's smack in the middle of the city, with no parking. You are just driving along a city street, and then suddenly there it is.
It's a really neat feeling. There are tons of people on the street (of course, it's a game day so there would be), and the atmosphere is festive. There are several ways to get to the park, probably the best is the 'L' train (or elevated train). There's a stop right at the park. We decided to drive and park in one of the local parking spots, proffered by residents to make some money. They were charging between $20 and $30, the closer to Wrigley, the more expensive. We ended up in a church parking lot, so out $20 went for a good cause.
This photo show how close the fans are to the foul lines. This spot is where a fan deflected a catchable ball in 2003, and sent the Cubs on a downward slide in the playoffs. It's an infamous spot in Cubs history.
They also sell a very good Chicago dog. I try to eat the "local cuisine" at each park, following the Polish Kielbasa from Miller Park. I recommend catching a game at Wrigley. It's a great experience.
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