Visiting Chicago Cub's Wrigley Field

                                                                                         

Take me out to the ball park! The sights, sounds, and events of the ballpark can be a child's most exciting adventure, and an adult’s most beloved memory. Chicago is home to Wrigley Field, the home playing field of the Chicago Cubs.

For anyone familiar with baseball, it's pretty well known that winning and the Cubs don't exactly go hand-in-hand. However, Wrigley Field is one of the most enjoyed places in Chicago, by natives and visitors alike. If it’s obviously not about the winning legacy of the Cubs, there must be something else drawing the crowds to Wrigley Field. That something is this stadiums rich history and its connection with the people and the city of Chicago.

Wrigley Field was built in 1914. Many feel that this stadium is a haven for the game of baseball. The field is small and simple, and lacks many of the high-tech gadgets and gizmos that some feel take away from the wonder of the game. A hand-operated scoreboard, a “W” or “L” flag that is flown after every game to keep those who could not attend updated, and a view of the lake can all be experienced at a Cubs game.

Chicago residents feel they have a special connection with Wrigley Field. Maybe that is because the game of baseball is played just a little differently in Chicago. While other stadiums were illuminating the night sky, Wrigley Field did not install a lighting system until about a decade ago. Before the lights were used, the Cubs played every home game during the day. However, most of their games are still played in the daylight because of an agreement the stadium made with residents in the neighborhood where it is located.

Another special feature of the stadium is its walls covered in ivy. Not only is it pleasant to look at, it adds a little twist to the game. Should a fly ball get lost in the ivy, the runner gets an automatic double. Finally, because of its small size, compared to other stadiums, Wrigley Field feels much more personal to the baseball fans that attend its games. As a bonus, its small size makes every seat in the stadium a decent place to take in a ball game.

Tickets to a Cubs game can run anywhere from about $15 to $50. However, you will probably need to book your tickets pretty far in advance. Most of the tickets for weekend and night games are sold out by Memorial Day. You can book tickets by calling 800-THE-CUBS or by visiting www.tickets.com. If you haven't gotten tickets in advance, your best bet will be to catch a weekday game, or try buying a ticket on game day outside the park. Usually there will be one or two season ticket holders looking to get rid of a few tickets.

Getting to Wrigley Field is pretty simple, even for the most directionally challenged. The best way is probably to take the Red Line. All you have to do is take it to the Addison stop and you're there. You can also reach it by taking the number 22 bus.

Though the Chicago Cubs have historically been surrounded by controversy and a decades-long losing streak, there is something to be said for the yesteryear charm of Wrigley Field. Whether it is your first ball game or you are a long-time lover of the game, a trip to Wrigley Field is a definite must on your Chicago adventure.

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