Rangers Spring Training Trip Questions

by peachygbc_1 on Dec 15, 2008 11:31 AM CST Comment 22 comments

I am hoping to make my first trip to Surprise this year for some spring training action. I have to go the week of March 16-20. I am a teacher and that is Spring Break for me and I know most all schools. Here are a few questions I need help with?

1. About how much is it going to cost?

2. I am planning on flying, but has anyone drove it from D/FW area? How bad is it?

3. What is there for the wife to do?

4. Where do you suggest staying?

5. Any other info you think would help someone going for the first time?

Thanks for any help!!

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Bell Rd.

Good luck!

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by jparks77 on Dec 15, 2008 11:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I, too, am going to Surprise.

Heading out there the last weekend in March, hoping to catch five games in four days. I, too, would thoroughly appreciate any advice from Surprise veterans.

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by ghtd36 on Dec 15, 2008 11:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I have driven Dallas to Phoenix.

And it’s about 14 hours…it’s terrible.

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by FuturePants on Dec 15, 2008 12:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

do a search IIRC there was a hugeeeee post about it right before ST last year w/ all sorts of good tips/info

if i wasnt @ work id link there

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by knockoutking on Dec 15, 2008 12:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I went school at ASU in Tempe

I can give you alot of tips.

1. Avoid Bell Road like it’s the plague.

2. How much baseball you really want to see will dictate where you stay and that sort of thing. If you don’t really need to hit up the minor league fields in the morning, you might enjoy staying somewhere other than Surprise/Peoria and you can catch the Rangers at a road game — like vs. the Angels in Tempe, Giants in Scottsdale, Cubs in Mesa, or Brewers in Maryvale (pack heat when you go there.)

I can give lots of bar/restuarant recommendations for the Scottsdale/Tempe/Downtown Phoenix area.

I’ve driven back and forth from DFW probably 15 times or so in the last 8 years. It’s just over 1,000 miles from Arlington to Phoenix, but it’s not THAT bad. It will take about 14 hours which you can do in one day if you want.

Since you are taking the wife, I’d suggest staying in Scottsdale (wide range of hotels depending on how much you want to spend) because that’s where alot of the good food and stuff is. Don’t skimp out on the rental car — you’ll spend quite a bit of time in it.

Let me know if you have anymore specific questions

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by Dirk Diggler on Dec 15, 2008 12:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

*to school

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Dec 15, 2008 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How do you like that bar in Scottsdale

with the giant ship wheel that you can spin 3 times for $5 and whatever 3 drinks you get, you have to take? Can’t remember the name for sure… Gilligan’s maybe?

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by trident on Dec 15, 2008 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah Giligan's

Pretty cool place — only went there a couple of times. Our favorite bar in Scottsdale was Mickey’s Hangover — great patio.

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Dec 15, 2008 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

At 22 years old

That place was awesome. One of the drinks on the wheel was called “crap”, and it consisted of whatever spill was remaining on the rubber mats where they pour drinks. they put it in a glass and you down it. guess who drew that bad boy. guess who blacked out that night…

"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"

by trident on Dec 15, 2008 1:40 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

haha

yeah I’ve seen a couple of people have to take that before.

The result wasn’t pretty.

Az as a whole is a pretty fun place to be as a 18-22 year old. Ah, the glory days….

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Dec 15, 2008 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Do people actually see mirages in the desert? Or is this urban myth?

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by oc on Dec 15, 2008 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I saw some

but I think it might have been alcohol related.

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by Dirk Diggler on Dec 15, 2008 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So, without the aid of alcohol, the Rangers probably think they're throwing at a "strike zone."

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by oc on Dec 15, 2008 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

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by LAMuscleFag on Dec 16, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

man that sounds really fun

i might try do to that myself

by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Dec 15, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This might be useful

http://forum.newbergreport.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6704#p124633

by Jamey Newberg on Dec 15, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Many thanks, Jamey.

by ghtd36 on Dec 15, 2008 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Climb Camelback

it’s a quick little scramble with a pretty spectacular view of the desert from the top.

And do NOT drive to Phoenix. You’ll spend two of your 5 or 6 vacation days in the car with your wife who will inevitably have to pull over to pee every hour.

"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"

by trident on Dec 15, 2008 12:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The highway system around Phoenix

is a bit sparse. Stop Lights, Stop Lights and more Stop Lights. So it’s kind of hard
to avoid Bell Rd even though everyone will tell you do so.
Me and the wife made a 4 hr trip (one way) to the Grand Canyon while in the area.
Arizona is the most beautiful state I’ve encountered so far. Driving the Apache Trail
is highly recommended if you enjoy scenic beauty. It will take a full day though.

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by rodcarew on Dec 15, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs