Good evening Ballreviews members, its been a long time since I last posted,

As part of my drive across country this year to go to Nationals in Reno, a buddy of mine and I are doing a baseball trip. The trip is going to be:
Next Thursday Kansas City (against the Chicago White Sox)
Next Friday Denver (Rockies host the Giants)
Next Saturday Phoenix (Arizona hosts the Padres)
and then arrive Sunday in Reno.

On the way back we are making 1 stop in Chicago to see the Cubs in Wrigley (June 4).

Wondering if anyone from those 4 cities might have any suggestions on a few things:
Food/drink (specifically craft beer places with good food to go with)
Bowling alleys to practice at during the day/afternoon (open during the day, runs the lanes on a somewhat daily basis)
 
And does anyone wanna let me use their shower as we drive across country without stopping at a hotel??? Yea, yea, crazy I know. (We are covered in this department in Phoenix (have 3 friends that live out there). No need to be mean about this, please.

The 1st 2 inquiries are the most pressing. The shower, we will probably get a place between KC and Denver, but hey----its worth a shot. Why pay for water when you can get it for free. (Yes I know we could use a truck stop, but we were trying to avoid that LOL)

Thank you. Gonna be a blast. Got lucky that my wife's uncle is a big wig in Chicago and scored us tickets to a game that was ALMOST sold out. The only seats available were behind a pole. So to get good seats for nothing was quite an upgrade.

Sounds like an absolute blast. Enjoy the time! The only city I have experience in out of the ones you named is Phoenix. Very hot, but no humidity. Bowling alleys were always well air conditioned when I was there.

I have not technically been to Chicago, but I have been to Schaumburg many times (just outside of Chicago) and the area was always nice. I have also visited Rockford which is about an hour west of Chicago, and if you get a chance, Cherry Bowl is very nice in Rockford.

Be safe!

Thanks for all the info so far. It is greatly appreciated.

If you want to eat near Wrigley, there's the Rockit Burger bar. Clark & Waveland. There's also 1 downtown in the loop called Rockit Bar & Grill. 22 W. Hubbard. Pub atmosphere. Pool tables upstairs & a bar upstairs as well.  Great burgers & great brews.  They will have craft beer & the standards.  I believe I had a Founder's Porter w/my cheese burger.

Murphy's has been there forever.  Waveland & Sheffield (behind center field across from park) I haven't been there in a long long time... So not sure about their food or if they have craft beers.

And of course, the Cubby Bear at Clark & Addison.  But I recommend Rockit over the others near Wrigley.


Downtown, Another great spot is Howell's & Hood. Over 100+ beers.  Pub food. Michigan Ave. at the Tribune Tower.

If you prefer steak... Well, it won't be cheap any where in Chicago.  But Smith & Wollenski's (by House of Blues) is great. Bowling Alley at House of Blues as well, but again, pricey. So is Gibson's.  Chicago Chop House.  All downtown.  But still just a short cab ride to or from Wrigley.  Since you're looking for free showers doubt steaks are in your budgets... LoL!  But just throwing it out there.

I live an hour from the city & schedules are wack during summer, so no showering at my house... 

Truck stop showers can be quite decent, but you have to stop at the right places. Generally you should stick to the national chain and the showers will be cleaned after every use with fresh towels.

T/A's, MOST Flying J's(stay away from the smaller ones), Petro and Pilot's are usually decent. On I-80 in Nebraska, check out Bosselmans. Not bad at all.

AMF Hoffman is closed now. Poplar Creek is still open.

You guys rock. Thank you!!!