41 ReviewsIf you're a baseball fan you don't need much convincing about this: If you're in Chicago during the summer, go see the Cubs play a day game at Wrigley Field. The last ballpark to install nighttime...
11 Reviewssuch irony that Soldier's Field is home of both versions of football. The Major League Soccer Team of the Chicago Fire up to 2005 (Soccer is known as FOOTBALL all over the world ok and is the most...
22 ReviewsMay 26, 2013, held on the Sunday before Memorial Day annually
We are usually out of town Memorial Day weekend but we were in town in 2003 and 2006 so we signed up for Bike the Drive, one of the...
8 ReviewsThe United Center where Michael Jordan Era of the Chicago Bulls with his crew of Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen in the 1990's made their Chicago Bulls an NBA dynasty and worldwide fame!...
8 ReviewsLast visit June, 2012
The White Sox started playing at the new Comiskey Park in 1991, renamed US Cellular Field or the Cell in 2003. Many Chicagoans still refer to it as Comiskey, frequently...
9 ReviewsI had never seen a live ice hockey game so when my husband's cousin mentioned he had season tickets I said "hey if you are ever looking to get rid of a couple of those tickets..." and sure enough one...
2 ReviewsEver been to a pro soccer game? No matter your answer, I definitely recommend a trip out to see the Chicago Fire. The new stadium just opened last year (2006), so the Fire no longer have to share with...
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U.S. Cellular Field
by traveldave
Home of Major League Baseball's Chicago White Sox, U.S. Cellular Field was designed by the architectural firm of Populous and constructed between 1990 and 1991. It replaced the original Comiskey Park which was home of the White Sox from 1910 to 1990, and was demolished to make way for the new Comiskey Park. It had been the oldest ballpark in baseball before it was torn town. When built, U.S. Cellular Field was still called Comiskey Park, but U.S. Cellular bought the naming rights to the field in 2003 and changed its name. However, most fans still refer to the new field as Comiskey Park, and although it is one of the most modern and high-tech ballparks in the country, many White Sox fans preferred the intimate charm of the old Comiskey Park.Since 2001, U.S. Cellular Field has undergone numerous renovations in response to fan complaints. Major changes included the addition of a new...
Wrigley Field
by traveldave
Home of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field was designed by architect Zachary Taylor Davis and built in 1914. It is the oldest ballpark in the National League and the second-oldest in baseball, after Fenway Park in Boston.Wrigley Field was originally called Weeghman Park and was home of the Federal League's Chicago Whales baseball team. The Federal League folded in 1915 and a deal was soon made for the Cubs to move from their West Side home into the ballpark. The ballpark was called Cubs Field between 1920 and 1926 before being renamed for the then-team owner and chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr.Wrigley Field was also home of the National Football League's Chicago bears from 1921 to 1970, at which time they moved to their new home at Soldier Field. The 41,009-seat ballpark is one of the most traditional ballparks in baseball, and has changed little over the...
Soldier Field
by traveldave
Originally called the Municipal Grant Park Stadium, Soldier Field is now home of the National Football League's Chicago Bears. With a seating capacity of 61,500, it is the smallest stadium in the National Football League.The stadium was built between 1922 and 1924 in the Greco-Roman style of architecture. It is perhaps best known for its Doric columns on the east and west sides. In 1925 the name was changed to Soldier Field to commemorate soldiers killed during the First World War but now honors American soldiers killed in all wars. Between 2002 and 2003, Soldier Field underwent an extensive and controversial renovation which involved demolishing most of the previous structure and rebuilding from the ground up. Although the stadium was radically altered, the beloved Doric columns were incorporated into the new design. (The picture was taken during the construction of the new stadium. I...
Arlington Park
by traveldave
Located in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Arlington Park is a race track that has hosted many of the great thoroughbred race horses, including Secretariat (1973), Spectacular Bid (1980), and Cigar (1996).Arlington Park was founded by California businessman Harry Brown. The track opened in 1927 and drew a crowd of over 20,000 to experience the grand opening. Since then, Arlington Park has been one of the world's most innovative race tracks, introducing the industry's first public-address system, electric totalisator, photo-finish camera, electric starting gate, and trifecta wagering. Horse racing's first million-dollar thoroughbred race, The Arlington Million, was run here in 1981.The track's grandstand was completely destroyed by a fire in 1985. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1989. The new six-story grandstand can accommodate up to 50,000 spectators. Other features of the track...
The United Center
by traveldave
Home of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls and the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks, the United Center was built between 1992 and 1994. It was designed by Populous, an architectural firm that specializes in designing sports arenas and stadiums. The United Center replaced the antiquated Chicago Stadium which was demolished to make way for the new arena. Named after United Airlines, its corporate sponsor, the 960,000-square-foot (89,187-square-meter) United Center is the largest arena in the United States in terms of physical size but not capacity. Seating capacity is 20,917 for basketball, 19,717 for hockey, and 23,500 for concerts.The United Center has hosted numerous sporting events, including University of Illinois basketball games, Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournaments, Men's NCAA Basketball Tournaments, and professional wrestling matches. It has also been...
Cubbies!!!! Chicago Cubs Baby!
by acommon1
Those Cubbie Fans are so so loyal. You'll never see anything like it. Regardless of the Chicago Cubs record, there will be a ton of fans at the ball park. They love the sport. They love the beer. They love the neighborhood. They love the bars like hanging out at the Cubbie Bar across from Wrigley Field.Easy transportation in from the Burbs or Downtown if you choose to take the Train.Good security provided by Chicago's Finest!!!!
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Wrigley Field
by DueSer
The further adventures of trying to visit every Major League Baseball stadium...I have not yet been able to attend a game at Comiskey Park, or whatever the heck they're calling it nowadays but I have seen it from the outside and it looks nice and has a cool bridge from the parking over to the stadium so I look forward to visiting some day soon.As for Wrigley Field, I visited in the Fall of 1999 and it was a real thrill to attend a game in one of the high holy houses of the sport.1)Arrival & DepartureAs much as I hate to do it, I have to give Wrigley, on a scale of 1-5 where 5 is awesome and 1 is sucky, a low score of 2. I thought about giving it a 1 but the only thing that saved it is that although I had to park approximately 6 blocks away, those blocks were in a nice neighborhood full of those pretty little row houses Chicago is known for, making for a pleasant walk to and from my car....
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Before going in
by searay185sports
get a map, navigate first and note warning signs. We didnt know that a bouey with a + sign inside a diamond meant: "BOATS KEEP OUT". Needless to say, our prop got chewed pretty bad we had to replace it.
Antioch Golf Club, A Real Value
by deecat
When we lived in Antioch, Illinois, our home was on the golf course, which, at that time, was called Harbor Ridge Golf Course; today, it is called Antioch Golf Club. The course has been revamped and a brand new brick club house and restaurant have been recently completed after demolishing the old frame facility.This golf course was built in 1954 on rolling to hilly terrain, so there are many uneven lies. On six holes, water hazards come into play. Green Fees are: $17.00 weekdays $22.00 weekends plus cart feesIt's a great value for this challenging 18-hole public course. Some of the fairways are quite narrow because there are homes and townhouses bordering it. If I were to pick one word to describe it, I would use Sporty.No cutoffs or tank tops are allowed; neither are metal spikes.Call for Reservations at: Phone: (847)395-3004OPEN YEAR ROUND
Remember:No Metal SpikesYou Will Need:Golf...
Three Golf Courses in One Small Town......
by deecat
For a town of only 7,000 people, Robinson has more than its share of golf courses! 1. Deer Run Golf Course 700 North Prairie Street Robinson, IL (618)544-2350Deer Run, a par 3 course with a twist...It is lit for night play! It has narrow, rolling, tree-lined fairways, & there are many beautiful & colorful flowers. It's an easy course with short holes & moderate undulating greens. It cost less than $20.00 & is open to the public. I feel it's a good course for beginners. There is no dress code, and is a Par 27 course. Open from April 1 until November 1.2. Oak Glen Golf CourseStory RoadRobinson, IL (618) 592-3030This is an 18-hole golf course that includes a new back nine with newly-planted trees, four lakes that come into ten out of eighteen holes. Be forewarned: several dog leg fairways. Greens are Bent Grass, & the Fairways are Bluegrass. The cost is less than $20.00 & is open to the...
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