Help--considering a trip in for opening day

[bigfunguy]

Hi all-
Hoping some of you veterans can give a newbie a little advice: I'm a HUGE fan since my first game in 1980, but moved from the area when I was young, so don't know much about it....I'm considering bringing my 7 year old daughter on a trip up for opening day and need a little advice: 1) where to stay--particularly, do any hotels overlook the parade route?? 2) I know its a huge party and all---but will there be enough activities for a 7 year old girl to have a good time? 3) when do they announce gametime for opening day?? Thanks for any help!!!

[bigfunguy]

And I now see a similar thread below....sorry for the duplication

[Helms1]

And I now see a similar thread below....sorry for the duplication

You can't miss. Get a room downtown now, tickets to the games and go have a good time.

[bigfunguy]

Thanks Helms--do you know if any of the downtown hotels overlook the parade??

[Drugs Delaney]

Thanks Helms--do you know if any of the downtown hotels overlook the parade??

I'm almost positive that it goes through Fountain Square, so any of those hotels would likely overlook it.

[XU Lou]

The Westin definitely overlooks the parade, as long as you get a room on the north side. Not sure about the Hyatt. However, I do suggest hitting the streets for the parade. Lot of comarderie and good fun.

[Bob Sheed]

You are in for a treat.

Downtown is alive again, and very kid-friendly.

[redsfan1995]

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99684 Info on opening day here.