(312) 235-7000
1410 S Museum Campus Dr
Chicago,
IL
60605
41.8682
-87.6244
Neighborhoods: Loop, Central
What People Are Saying About Soldier Field
The Editor
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The Venue – With nearly two years of renovations completed in September 2003, the revamped stadium debuted in the 2003-2004 NFL season. Capacity has actually been reduced, but numerous modern amenities have been added, such as sky suites and many more concessions and restrooms throughout. The 17 acres of surrounding grounds were also updated to include a sledding hill (kept frosty with snow-making equipment, if Mother Nature fails to provide), a children's garden, new parking areas and more, offering year-round appeal. – – The Experience – Ditka. Payton. Butkus.…
06/27/02
WOW
by alhweber
How anyone can give this venue less than 9 is beyond me. Incredible views, great crowds, right in the heart of the city, by the lake, and the Bears play there...what's not to like?
Of all Chicago's stories sports arenas, this is the place to make sure you visit. If you want true Chicago, go to Soldier. If you want tourisits, go to Wrigley and watch the Cubs lose.
05/21/02
For the US Soldiers
by nathanstull_citysearch
I am glad that I got to see a game here before the renovation began. I'm even more glad that the Bears won that game! The crowd is almost as fascinating as the game. I've seen the drawings of the new complex and it seems like a much needed improvement. I'm all for tradition, until it hinders the experience and the potential for more people to share in that experience.
05/20/02
The Future?
by peterbehle_citysearch
A major renovation was absolutely needed here. So the Bears head down to U of I for a year and Soldier Field gets a makeover. How will the new stadium work out? Nobody knows. But everybody knows that the "old" Soldier Field was a wreck -- from restrooms to concessions to seats, it was all rotten. The new place is guaranteed to be a huge improvement.
- Pros: New renovations
- Cons: Loss of history
The Details on Soldier Field
Fun Fact:
The stadium opens two hours before game time, a good opportunity to see your favorite players while they warm up.
Know Before You Go:
A 33-foot sledding hill with a 220-foot slope open from sunup to sundown (weather permitting) offers fun for winter-sport enthusiasts who bring their own gear (no metal), plus great city and lake views anytime.
The Extras:
There's a 280-foot-long granite waterfall wall and WWI "Doughboy" statue, just two of several veterans' memorials on-site.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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