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| sidestep.com seems to search most of the places for you
itasoftware.com is the best, but you have to register (free)
you can ask around on flyertalk.com those people are obsessed |
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| Does Peoria count as the south side? |
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Location: Fullerton or Angel Stadium | I think Cassy was coming down for this, too.. |
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| This sounds awesome. Chicago is by far and away my favorite city in the country. Tons of cool stuff to do, the public transportation is awesome, and the people are really friendly. For anyone going, take the time to explore the city. I'm certain you'll have a good time. |
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| I'm planning on going. All 3 games, fly in on Thursday night, fly out Sunday night. |
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| Don't forget a trip to the Billy Goat Tavern, or to Rush Street.
And of course:
Chicago Chop House
Parthanon
Pizzaria Due
Chicago Dogs anywhere
And of course Cubs' fans don't care at all for the Raviners.
Just tell some humorous Raviner stories.
Last time I stayed in Chicago (the family) in 2006, it was at the Essex House on Michigan Ave. $250/night for a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom suite, convinient with the EL nearby.
Edited by Angel Oracle 2010-02-04 2:46 PM
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| Halo - 2/4/2010 2:28 PM Where's a good area to stay in Chicago? Division street
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| IEBRUIN - 2/4/2010 2:41 PM Halo - 2/4/2010 2:28 PM Where's a good area to stay in Chicago? Division street
At first I thought this was some joke about the Cubs never winning. Now I need to figure out what the Hotwire/Priceline translation is...
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Orem Owlz
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| i wil be there, cant wait!! all ready have airfare and hotel, just waiting for game tickets to go on sale.
whoo hoo! |
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Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
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| Only thing that may be preventing me from going is my internship. I am planning on going tho. Also gonna cruise to Milwaukee after the games to catch a brewers game. (we try to hit a few different stadiums every year) |
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| we will be having a great time katb - and we are hitting up 2 out of the 3 games - fantastic. |
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Hall of Fame
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Location: Minnesota | I will be there! Anyone want to get some tix together? Hit me up. |
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Location: Fullerton or Angel Stadium | If we can get a count of people that need/want tickets and for what games, we MAY be able to get group tickets.. Well, we can TRY and get group tickets, at least. |
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| waiting to hear on some tickets
hope they arent in 541 |
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Hall of Fame
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Location: Minnesota | I'll probably cruise craigslist also and see if i can get some off a SSH for close to face value |
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| pattimelt - 2/4/2010 3:25 PM
If we can get a count of people that need/want tickets and for what games, we MAY be able to get group tickets.. Well, we can TRY and get group tickets, at least.
I'd be down. |
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Hall of Fame
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| I wanna go...I am thinking that my son can meet us...he's only next door |
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Location: Minnesota | oooo Jody! |
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Location: Sec 526 Angel Stadium | pattimelt - 2/4/2010 3:25 PM
If we can get a count of people that need/want tickets and for what games, we MAY be able to get group tickets.. Well, we can TRY and get group tickets, at least.
LOL! There is no such thing as 'group tickets' at Wrigley.... unless you count finding the guy who has bought a whole section for season seats.
I am proud to say that I have been to Wrigley more time than Chavez Latrine - this year will be my 10th, 11th, and 12th trip respectively.
The only advice I can give you is that this is a case of 'every man (or woman) for himself.' If you can find tickets, get them. Don't wait. And don't worry about what they cost - just be happy that you have tickets. Don't think you are going to buy the cheap seats and move around either. These games will be sold out - even the standing room only sections. Just moving around the stadium is going to be a b*tch - but it will be worth it!
As far as a good place to stay - stay downtown... walk and take the "L" or a taxi wherever you want to go. You will NOT find parking anywhere around Wrigley for less than $30. Take a cab from the airport (either one) and you are looking about $40 to downtown. You will save more than that in what it would cost for the rental car and parking at any hotel.
If you like steaks and chops - there is only one place - its expensive, but it is BY FAR the best porterhouse I have ever had - Gibson's on Rush St.
For REAL Chicago style pizza - Gino's East. You will be STUFFED on about a piece and a half. And for 'fun' you can always hit Ed DeBevick's. |
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| damn, who wants to share a taxi? |
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Hall of Fame
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Location: Minnesota | me |
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| We should coordinate the hotel and stuff so that we can share taxis or travel together |
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| No name tags, though. |
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| Halo - 2/4/2010 3:57 PM No name tags, though. 
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| I'm excited. I'm actually hating this thread because it has me thinking about it again. Never been to Chicago. Watching the Angels on the road has been so much fun when I've done it in the past. Going to new places is fun. |
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Location: Minnesota | BaseballMom - 2/4/2010 5:52 PM
We should coordinate the hotel and stuff so that we can share taxis or travel together
I'm down Jody. |
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Location: Earth | I think we're just going to go to Saturday's game and spend Friday checking out the city and Saturday night partying. |
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| casmonkey - 2/4/2010 4:03 PM BaseballMom - 2/4/2010 5:52 PM We should coordinate the hotel and stuff so that we can share taxis or travel together I'm down Jody. OK....you're in charge...  
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Hall of Fame
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Location: Minnesota | hahahaha! Alright, that's fine. I can coordinate hotels and stuff, but I'm flying from MN not Cali so you guys have fun with that. haha! |
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Location: Fullerton or Angel Stadium | Yeah, Cassy, coordinate the hotels and stuff.. and find me a roomie while you're at it.. |
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| love you cas |
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Location: P245 | I'll be flying in Friday night and going to Sat and Sun games. Kind of sucks that Sun game is TBD so I'll have to get the last flight out of Chi Town. A few years ago I went with a bunch of friends. Some spent $40+ on taxi rides from the airport to the city. I took the train for $2 and they beat us by 20 min. Needless to say, we all took the train back to the airport. The public trans system there rocks. As for tix to the stadium, get them asap. It's a tiny park and looks even smaller in person so any seat is a good seat. Get there early and the usher's will let you walk around the stadium as long as you're in your seat by game time. I LOVE chicago and can't wait to go back! The food is great, the people are fun, and the girls are sloots (as long as you have swagger). |
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| Adam - 2/4/2010 4:04 PM I think we're just going to go to Saturday's game and spend Friday checking out the city and Saturday night partying. Is saturday a day game?
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Location: Fullerton or Angel Stadium | ALL 3 games are DAY games.. |
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| Angel25Fan - 2/4/2010 3:44 PM pattimelt - 2/4/2010 3:25 PM If we can get a count of people that need/want tickets and for what games, we MAY be able to get group tickets.. Well, we can TRY and get group tickets, at least. LOL! There is no such thing as 'group tickets' at Wrigley.... unless you count finding the guy who has bought a whole section for season seats. I am proud to say that I have been to Wrigley more time than Chavez Latrine - this year will be my 10th, 11th, and 12th trip respectively. The only advice I can give you is that this is a case of 'every man (or woman ) for himself.' If you can find tickets, get them. Don't wait. And don't worry about what they cost - just be happy that you have tickets. Don't think you are going to buy the cheap seats and move around either. These games will be sold out - even the standing room only sections. Just moving around the stadium is going to be a b*tch - but it will be worth it! As far as a good place to stay - stay downtown... walk and take the "L" or a taxi wherever you want to go. You will NOT find parking anywhere around Wrigley for less than $30. Take a cab from the airport (either one ) and you are looking about $40 to downtown. You will save more than that in what it would cost for the rental car and parking at any hotel. If you like steaks and chops - there is only one place - its expensive, but it is BY FAR the best porterhouse I have ever had - Gibson's on Rush St. For REAL Chicago style pizza - Gino's East. You will be STUFFED on about a piece and a half. And for 'fun' you can always hit Ed DeBevick's. effing obama. |
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