| Baseball road trips are becoming increasingly popular | | | | are some local restaurant gems within five minutes or |
| with baseball fans of all ages, and for good reason. | | | | so. Two of note are Schaller's Pump, the oldest |
| Not only can fans enjoy America's official past time, | | | | continually operating restaurant/bar in Chicago, and |
| but major league cities offer great sightseeing | | | | Bertucci's Corner, serving some of the best Italian food |
| opportunities and the chance to soak up some local | | | | in the city at working mans prices. |
| culture. | | | | Approximately eight miles north is the neighborhood |
| Quite possibly the best baseball city in America is | | | | known as Wrigleyville, best known for Wrigley Field. |
| Chicago. The city is convenient for flights from just | | | | This historic landmark, opened in 1914, beckons flocks |
| about anywhere, and of course there are two well | | | | of out of town tourists to see the ivy covered walls |
| known teams, the White Sox and the Cubs. So | | | | and close to the action setting. At one time, the |
| whether you're a National or American league fan, it | | | | Chicago Bears football team also called Wrigley Field |
| doesn't matter as you can get your fill of each in | | | | home. |
| Chicago. | | | | Surrounding the ballpark are a plethora of restaurants, |
| Chicago's Ballparks | | | | bars, and entertainment options. It's a good idea to use |
| Both Wrigley Field and U.S. Cellular Field (formerly | | | | public transportation to reach Wrigley Field, as the area |
| Comiskey Park) are located in Chicago's city limits, and | | | | gets overcrowded and parking is scarce and |
| each are fairly near the lake front. Both ballparks are | | | | expensive. Fortunately, the city's above ground rail line |
| easy to reach if you are staying downtown near | | | | stops just steps away from Wrigley Field. |
| many of the shopping and dining attractions. | | | | For something to eat or drink around Wrigley Field, just |
| U.S. Cellular Field, located in the south side | | | | follow the crowds. There are ample options in all price |
| neighborhood of Bridgeport, opened in 1991 and has | | | | ranges, from casual sports bar fare to fine dining. If |
| been remodeled a handful of times since. In contrast | | | | you're a beer fan, an outpost of the famed Goose |
| with Wrigley Field, concourses are wide, parking is | | | | Island Brewery is just a few blocks away. |
| ample, and tickets are generally available on the day of | | | | Summary |
| a game. The park is located on 35th Street, directly | | | | If you're one of the many baseball fans planning a |
| across the street from original Comiskey Park, whose | | | | baseball road trip, Chicago is an excellent destination. |
| former home plate location is marked with a | | | | Plan your trip when both teams are in town, and |
| commemorative plaque. | | | | experience baseball on the north and south side. |
| The neighborhood itself is largely residential, but there | | | | |