Ok ...this is a must-do for any Bears fan....
Parking - free
Admission - free
Brandon Marshall hi-five? - priceless
Of course, I come on the day they broke the attendance record ...even sharing the space with 20k bears fans, it did not seem crowded. Drove right up, parked quick ...a bit of a line to enter. Had a great time chatting with other Bears fans and watching the practice. After I drove right out. No muss, no fuss.
Layout: grass seating along with VIP areas on the north end. You can set up s chair, blanket or just sit on the grass. South, east and west have sporadic bleachers for VIPs, season ticket holders and corporate sponsors....the 50 yard line, is still the best spot in the house.
Autographs: If you have a 12yo or younger, Staleys corner is the spot for you. Prime real estate for catching the players as they head to the locker room. Kids line up along the fence first, then the parents line up farther down. There is also a Dr Pepper autograph corner, but it was roped off the day I was there. Veterans and service members also have a great shot at getting some 1 on 1 time with their favorite players, as the USO has some roped off areas for service members only. If you are a doughy middle aged white guy ....lotsa luck! (find a 12 year old to chaperone for the day)
Concessions: Nothing terribly exciting here, but you will not go hungry or thirsty. BYOS (Bring your own swag) as I saw coolers making their way in and tailgating abound. read more