Anyone headed to Spring Training? Spring Training Lodging? (Designated Spring Training travel thread)

[pgajeski]

I will be at the Thur. game and the Sunday Game. It will be my first time, so I can't wait.
We got everything but hotels in PHX. Thanks for thr hotel info.

[ewizabeff]

I'm heading down to Phoenix for a week on March 16. This will be my second year at spring training. My family rented a condo in Mesa. Yes, it's Cubs territory, but there's easy freeway access and lots of conveniences close by. For those of you that want to start doing this yearly, I'd recommend the condo option. Ours is a 2-bedroom w/ a pool and grill for about $600/week. You can cook some of your own meals to save money and you have all the conveniences of home. I didn't get clued in to morning practices before "away" games until late in the week last year, so I'm looking forward to lots of those this year. Easy access to the players - you can hang out right behind home plate. Check out the ticket availability for weekend games in advance - the March 22 game vs the Giants is already down to lawn seats only, and tickets are going online for $30 - $100!

[AZBrewCrew]

Anyone going to the Cubs game on Monday the 10th?

[craker00]

My wife and I will be at the Cubs game on the 10th and the Giants game on the 11th.

[jhartzell2]

I was just wondering while packing if they allow backpacks into the game?

 

Thanks

[hawing]

I believe the bag restrictions are similar to those at Miller Park. They have searchers at the gates like at MP.

 

In general, I wouldn't try to bring in a bag/pack that would get you turned away at MP.

[Schlitz001]

I'll be at the games from the 3rd - 6th. Look for me in BF.net T-shirts or my "The man, the myth" T-shirt.

[AZBrewCrew]

Hey all. I'm at the game currently and its a good turnout so far. Will hopefully have pics later. From my Crackberry

[ewizabeff]

2 weeks until I'm in Phoenix! http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif You can generally bring bags into Maryvale, but they need to be small. Restrictions are on their website. Each park is different though...Electric Park in Tucson wouldn't let us bring in sealed soda last year.

[Brew City Baseball Fan]

3 days until lift off!! Needless to say I am extremely excited. Be sure to check out my posts starting saturday for some pictures. Go Crew

[valpocrewsader]

My flight leaves Milwaukee tomorrow morning at 7:30. If you're there this weekend, look for the guy in the "I [beer] Milwaukee" shirt, Brewerfan.net softball shirt, Clemson shirt, or "Wiffle Ball Legend" shirt. Possibly sporting a Valpo cap. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Brew City Baseball Fan]

Sounds good Valpo, Ill be there early both saturday and sunday (am going to maryvalle for the ss on sunday). Ill probably be sporting my fresh prince of milwaukee t-shirt or a tshirt that says "sheeter yovanni prince r.o.y. ueck and jj with a brewer logo.

[SenatorShriv]

Anyone have suggestions for a good day trip? I was thinking about trying to buzz up to the Grand Canyon or something but I haven't really looked to see how far away that is. I'll be with my father who badly needs to have an ankle replaced so we can't do any strenuous activities. Is there anything else we should check out in the Phoenix area while we're in town? We've been to spring training 6-7 times now and are just realizing that we haven't explored much of Arizona besides the ball parks yet.

[pitchleague]

well, Grand Canyon is a good 3+ hour drive from Phoenix, depending on traffic.

 

Sedona is good (2 hours) and Meteor Crater is kind of neat (2+ hours). Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park is okay, too (3+ hours).

 

Tucson (about 2 hours) is nice. Good hiking. Sonora Desert Museum and Tucson Studios are pretty neat.

[TuesdaysWithRillo]

I leave on Wednesday for Phoenix. I can't wait because it refuses to warm up in Wisconsin. ENOUGH WITH THIS WINTER ALREADY!!!

[JonnyLungs]

Heading out early tomorrow morning. If my west coast crew (got two meeting me from LA and one from SF) gets there on time we may catch tomorrow night's game.

 

I'm pumped.

[ewizabeff]

I leave on Sunday morning. I'm also super excited to catch the game on TV tomorrow night!

[thelastbrewfan]

What an excellent experience! Went to Peoria to see the Huntsville Stars (and Corey Hart) blast the Mariners. Tomorrow Tempe (Angels), Thursday Surprise (Royals), then finally Maryvale (Pads) on Friday. Then back to Milwaukee... and work http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif Got some phenomial pics if anyone's interested. burkero - at - gmail

[ryne100]

Ohhh man. 2 days until I leave. I'm kinda upset that they sent LaPorta down before I got there, but oh well. I think I'm going to Lake Havasu Fri-Sun, then Brewers Mon-Wed.

[thelastbrewfan]

I posted all my Peoria pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tacomail/

[TuesdaysWithRillo]

I just got back on Monday and it was awesome. Peoria was my favorite ball park. Maryvale was cool too because a lot of the game was in the shade. I didn't like Tucson that much, but it was a very intimate park.

[thelastbrewfan]

Anyone notice the lemonade hawker at Peoria? "Lemonade, Lemonade like grandma made! You KNOW you waaunt it!! That guy's a hoot.

[SZBrewerFan]

Guys I am heading down for Sunday and Monday's games (3/23, 3/24). Any idea who might be pitching either of those games....starting that is?