For the record, I enjoy baseball. Also for the record, I am not a Cubs fan and therefore am not hindered by nostalgia. Wrigley Field is definitely a once in a lifetime experience--and an experience that should only need to happen once in a lifetime.
Sitting in the stands, you can easily see everyone on the field and you almost feel as though you could reach out and touch the grass. That is, if the 36 year-old frat-boy type in front of you would stop swaying from side-to-side with his Jack Daniel's (concealed in a flask brought out of his pants every 5 minutes) and sit down to actually watch the game.
In one game, I witnessed at least 10 Cubs fans (recognizable by their oversize jerseys and the strands of red/blue beads) being escorted out of the stadium by security for drunkenness. And I was in the lower section--who knows what was going on above me.
Wrigley Field does have spunk and style--but it needs a major renovation. Right now, it is only holding the Cubs back from being a real baseball team, and not just background noise for this over sized bar.
Key notes: Easy to get to by CTA (Red Line or buses). I recommend not driving as parking can be expensive and traffic after a game is homicidal. There are many great restaurants in this area, so while a hot dog always tastes better at a baseball game, check out some local places before/after for a more complete meal. My favorites: Uncommon Ground and Heaven on 7th.
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