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Wrigley Field. The Friendly Confines. Harry Caray. Is there any ballpark that's been built up to such a legendary status? Only Fenway Park comes close. But whereas Red Sox fans attend a game expecting their team to win, Cubs fans attend a game expecting to have a good time. And they do -- not because there are a ton of between-innings hijinks or distractions, but because of the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Combine fun in the sun, a small and intimate ballpark, and a few beers, and you've the makings of a great baseball experience. This is a ballpark with stories galore. Take the center-field scoreboard, the focal point of most seats in the park. Most of it is still run by hand, as both the pitchers' numbers and the score by innings are changed manually. The scoreboard may look like it's close to the field of action, but no one has ever homered and hit the scoreboard. And if you take a look at the top of the scoreboard after a game, you'll see either a white flag with a "W" (if the Cubbies win) or a blue flag with a "L" (if the Cubbies lose). Or take the ivy on the outfield walls. It was planted in 1937 by Bill Veeck (who later became better known as the owner of the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox). If a ball is hit to the outfield and get stuck in the ivy, the batter is limited to a double. If you can, take in a day game at Wrigley. Lights are a relatively recent addition to Wrigley Field, and while Wrigley under the lights is pleasant enough, it's just not the same as a traditional day game.
Concessions
For the Kids
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Before/After the
Game I have three recommendations for pre- or post-game libations: the Cubby Bear, Murphy's Bleachers, and the Goose Island Brewery. The Cubby Bear, sitting kitty-corner from Wrigley, is a traditional gathering spot for Cubs fans, and unless you get there early, there's a chance you won't get in the door close to game time. The food is pretty much just bar food -- Cubby Burgers, Chicago Dogs, fries, calimari, et al -- and the tap beers are dominated by the likes of Bud and Miller products. Murphy's Bleachers is even older than the Cubby Bear; it started in the 1930s as Ernie's Bleachers and offering hot dogs and beer by the pail. While it's been remodeled over the years, Ernie's original spirit still lives on. The Goose Island Brew Pub may be much more recent in vintage, but it's still a great bar stop in Wrigleyville. It features the entire line of Goose Island beers, including seasonal specialties like Hefeweizen and Summertime Kolsch. The food is mainly pub food -- burgers, fries -- served in heaping portions.
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