Spring Training tips
Long time reader, first time poster. I live in Texas and will be visiting the Cactus league for the first time. I'd love to hear any tips about places to visit in Phx and Tuscon, how accessible the players are for autographs/etc before games (if at all), how bad is the traffic to get to the games (for example, going from near the airport to Scottsdale, Mesa, etc), and anything else that might be helpful.
Thanks!
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Welcome Recon!
Old-town Scottsdale is worth a wander around, and you can do so before going to a game at the stadium. I'd also take in the Body Worlds exhibition at the Science Center; I saw it back in 2002 in London, and it was fascinatingly creepy. Or maybe creepily fascinating, I'm not sure. ;-) We always take overseas visitors to Rawhide, and feed them deep-fried rattlesnake, but if you're from Texas, you probably have had your share of pseudo-Western kitsch!
Tucson, I've only ever been to for baseball, wrestling and the Gem Show, so I can't really comment on its delights. It seems, if anything, to have less to offer than Phoenix, but hopefully a local will provide more useful info. Traffic in Phoenix is generally not bad, given the size of the city, but rush-hour can certainly get a bit messy, and is best avoided if possible.
With regard to getting autographs, I believe it may be easier at the practice sessions, than before a game. Here's the info on those. If I think of anything else, I'll add it: hopefully others will chip in with hints and tips too.
Tucson
If you have the time, check out Sedona and the Grand Canyon as well -- you won't be disappointed.
by johngordonma on Feb 22, 2007 11:23 AM EST reply actions
Old Tucson
I lived in Tucson briefly....
Another cool, utterly unique place is Kartchner Caverns , south of the city. The park rangers can be overbearing but the caves are world class and worth a special trip, IMO. Tours run about 20 bucks per head. Have fun!
-- Matt
by Diamondhacks on Feb 22, 2007 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
Caverns
by johngordonma on Feb 23, 2007 8:28 AM EST up reply actions

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