Wrigley Field
Team: Chicago Cubs
Address: 1060 West Addison Street
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Opened: April 23, 1914
Capacity: 41,649
Visited: August 3, 2018
Rating: 10/10
Wrigley Field is a ballpark packed with rich history. Located on the North Side of Chicago, a few of its unique features include the ivy-covered outfield walls, the hand-turned scoreboard, and the main entrance marquee that lists the matchup each day. Total Pro Sports voted Wrigley Field the "Best Place to Catch a Game in 2013” due to these features and the ballpark’s atmosphere. The team is also notoriously known for flying either a “W” or “L” flag based on the outcome of the game.
The ballpark is easily accessible via public transportation, however parking can be a bit scarce. I took the Red Line from downtown Chicago for the first time and had no issues with figuring out how to get to the game on my own. The CTA provides a few bus lines that go to Wrigley Field and biking is another alternative. If you insist on driving, there is a shuttle service that transports fans between the DeVry University campus and the field.
Wrigley Field has a wide variety of options for food, including ballpark classics and local classics. One of the Chicago classics, Giordano’s Pizza, happens to have several food stands throughout the ballpark. As I like to test a vegetarian option whenever I’m at a new ballpark, I decided to try the Roasted Cauliflower Sandwich at the game and I was pleasantly surprised. This upcoming season, the menu will be expanded to include items such as ranch chips and the popular “Impossible” burger.
Wrigley Field has a great atmosphere. I went to a day game on a weekday and the ballpark was still packed with passionate Cubs fans. The weather was great as well, but I would credit the city of Chicago and my seat being in the shade for that one.
While the Cubs fanbase has always been decently strong, the team’s World Series win in 2016 brought along many more fans. Everyone seemed happy to be there and enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark. Most people paid attention and the cheers didn’t diminish as the game progressed.
Wrigley Field is a must-see for the baseball lover. It’s hard to describe the feeling, but there is a certain charm to the ballpark that cannot be duplicated anywhere else. Even for the non-baseball fan, catching a Cubs game would be a great way to spend the day or evening in Chicago.