Cleveland Rocks!

Drew Carey couldn't have said it better in the opening song to his television show -- Cleveland Rocks!\nAs a die-hard Cubs fans, there will never be another stadium that can match up with the beauty and pure awesomeness of Wrigley Field -- but Jacobs Field, the home of the Cleveland Indians, sure isn't that far off. Ever since it was built in 1994, the Jake has been pulling in crowds of over 40,000 on a daily basis.\nIt doesn't hurt that their team has been a constant sight in the Major League Baseball playoffs, but remember, when the stadium first opened the Tribe wasn't that great. Now that the Indians have moved from "the mistake by the lake" of Municipal Stadium, both the fans and quality baseball have followed.\nSitting next to the Gund Arena, the Jake is a baseball world of its own. It's easy to get to, because it's within walking distance -- like everything else in that city -- from every hotel in downtown Cleveland. If you don't feel like braving the elements, take the walkway from the Tower City Mall to the ballpark. It's easy and it's a lot better then huffing fumes from the city buses driving pass.\nThe stadium is shaped like a square with the field sitting below ground level, giving every fan a great view of the action. The best way to come in is through the "Pepsi Home Run Porch" behind left field. It's a great place to sit and watch batting practice and possibly catch a souvenir.\nIf you make it in that way, take a look up to your right and see the massive stadium club restaurant that takes up nearly three levels of the stadium. It really looks beautiful with the glass windows and the high-class service you receive from the staff. The restaurant is open all day when the team is away and during the off-season, but hours before and during the game, you need a pass to get entrance.\nIf you can't get in, don't worry. There are tons of food vendors all along the concourse, including a picnic area for families behind the centerfield wall. Now you won't have a good view of the game from the picnic area, but you can keep up with the game by watching one of the many TVs on the wall, or by watching the massive scoreboard behind the left field bleachers.\nService at the stadium is quite nice, even though I did have issues with one of the ladies serving me a Bud Light, but that bad apple didn't spoil my time at the best ballpark besides Wrigley Field. The price of food isn't worse then at any other professional sporting event. Drinks were quite cheap considering you get a souvenir mug with your purchase. The food was pretty good, but if you're going to get a dog, be sure to pick up the Cleveland specialty mustard. It's so good, you'll be stuffing your pockets with little packets to take home to the kids.\nEven if you're not a baseball fan, you will enjoy this park. It's not hard to find, and the service is great -- unless you want a Bud Light. The most important thing is you get to see a great baseball game. If that doesn't keep your interest, I suggest making your way to Cleveland's great malls and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Overall, Jacobs Field is the best ball park built since 1930.