Getting to Yankee Stadium

[beefncheddar]

Since folks are in a helpful mood tonight it seems, here's one for you:

I've, somehow, never made it to Yankee Stadium. Wife loves the Yankees and wants to get back there before they move to the new digs. And I want to finally get there myself, as well. I think the reason I've never been is because I grew up believing that going there was a risk-your-life proposition.

So, what's the best way to get there for a game and not end up a chalk outline?

 

[hockeybeat]

Since folks are in a helpful mood tonight it seems, here's one for you:

I've, somehow, never made it to Yankee Stadium. Wife loves the Yankees and wants to get back there before they move to the new digs. And I want to finally get there myself, as well. I think the reason I've never been is because I grew up believing that going there was a risk-your-life proposition.

So, what's the best way to get there for a game and not end up a chalk outline?

Driving's a ******* and parking's expensive.

If you're going to take the subway, the B, D and 4 trains all stop at the Stadium (161st Street and River Ave).

Also, there's a Waterway Ferry that stops off at the Stadium.

 

[GB-Hack]

Since folks are in a helpful mood tonight it seems, here's one for you:

I've, somehow, never made it to Yankee Stadium. Wife loves the Yankees and wants to get back there before they move to the new digs. And I want to finally get there myself, as well. I think the reason I've never been is because I grew up believing that going there was a risk-your-life proposition.

So, what's the best way to get there for a game and not end up a chalk outline?

Driving's a ******* and parking's expensive.

If you're going to take the subway, the B, D and 4 trains all stop at the Stadium (161st Street and River Ave).

Also, there's a Waterway Ferry that stops off at the Stadium.

I'd take the subway, it was good to me when I went to Shea a few years ago, and on a subsequent trip.

 

[spnited]

Take the subway..the Waterways Ferry is also quite expensive.

Depending on where your coming from, the 4 or the D are the best bets and there's no way you're going to end up as a chalk outline
(unless you wear a Red Sox jersey in the bleachers)

 

[Clever username]

Subway is your best bet, but if you're feeling adventrous you can always take the FDR/Harlem River Drive, maneuver some one way streets and take the 145th St. Bridge into the Bronx to come in from the other side of the Stadium. That is if you don't mind driving through Harlem.

 

[imjustagirl2]

Don't go because it's evil.

 

[Smasher_Sloan]

Take the subway, but make sure you don't get on a rush hour express train, which will zip by the stadium stop quite rapidly.

 

[Angola!]

I took the subway the one time I went and the people were very nice. They all seemed very interested that we were from Seattle and were very helpful. I was mildly shocked based on the horror stories I had heard about New York subways.

 

[WSKY]

I took the subway the one time I went and the people were very nice. They all seemed very interested that we were from Seattle and were very helpful. I was mildly shocked based on the horror stories I had heard about New York subways.

That John Rocker really left his mark, eh?

 

[Webster]

Two words -- don't drive.

The train is fine, if a little crowded. Safety is not an issue as long as you get off at the right stop and staying within sight of the Stadium.

 

[Ben_Hecht]

a) Take D train.

b) Disembark.

c) Follow lemmings.

 

[Del_B_Vista]

I guess I followed Ben_Hecht's instructions on my trips to NYC, including one to Yankee Stadium. I was heading to/from sporting events and to/from Grand Central, so I felt safe in the big crowds on the train. Only once I hopped off at the wrong stop for a transfer. That was a long five minutes on a deserted platform.

 

[The Big Ragu]

Same advice as everyone else here. No idea where you are coming from, but take the subway. It gets you in and out quickly and it is PERFECTLY safe. If you are coming into grand central, just hop on the 4 train and it will have you at the stadium in 15 to 20 minutes. After the game, they line up the subways and get people out of there quickly. Don't know why you heard such bad things about the NYC subway, but it is the best deal on earth...

That area of the South Bronx is perfectly safe, especially on a game day when 50,000 people are milling about and there are a ton of cops out. One other piece of advice... They won't allow you to bring drinks in bottles into the game, but you can save a ton by bringing other food stuff in. If you take the subway, when you hop off, hang a right onto 161st street (past the McDonalds) away from the stadium. There are lots of places you can get food from. On the opposite side of the street from McDs, about half a block down is one place I always go to (sorry, no idea what the name is). For example, if you buy peanuts there, they are $1.50 or $2 or something like that. Inside the stadium, the same exact bag--same brand and all--is $5. People I go with often get sandwiches there and bring them in. Way less expensive than buying food in the stadium... I always take a short walk down there and buy some stuff--even if I am not hungry--out of principle. I remembered why last week, when we got up there late for a game and I didn't have time to stop for food outside. So we stopped at the concession stand and got a hot dog (not for me), a pretzel and two jumbo beers. It cost $25. Each of the beers was $9! By the seventh inning, when drunken fights were breaking out all around me (it was Yankees/Sox weeknight game) and the idiots were getting dragged out by security, I was seriously wondering how any of these guys--none of whom looked like Wall Street tycoons--could afford to get drunk at the Stadium.

 

[cranberry]

Do yourself a favor and get to the Stadium a couple hours early. No, not to visit the god damn monuments with all of the other tourists. Instead, go a block east of the Stadium (under the train overpass) on E. 161 St. and find yourself a stool at Yankee Tavern. Some respected SportsJournalists.com posters prefer more modern places like Stan's, but the real place to go is Yankee Tavern, which opened for business in 1923 and has one of the best steam tables around. I'd stick with the pastrami or the brisket.

 

[93Devil]

subway

Might as well get to see it now before George the Third has his way.

Hopefully you did not get seats in the outfield bleachers. They are great if you really want a taste of NY flavor, but for three hours?

 

[Joel_Goodsen]

You could take Jerome Avenue from the George Washington Bridge.

It is sort of the scenic route and if your car is dirty, you won't have a hard time finding a detailing shop along the way to clean it for you.

 

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Some respected SportsJournalists.com posters prefer more modern places like Stan's,

You never know who you'll meet there.

Agree about the Subway...easy, fast, no-brainer. On game days/nights, the whole train is full of tourists wearing new Yankees caps, and uncomfortable wives from Dallas clutching their handbags. Just follow the crowd.

Go early to see the monuments....cheesy and touristy,but you'll be glad you did.

 

[wickedwritah]

How easy is it to get tickets to the Stadium nowadays? Can you still walk up and get seats an hour before the first pitch?

 

[Hustle]

It's been a looong time since I went there, but the last time I went, we used an exit straight off the highway and into the parking lot. I want to say it was the Major Deegan Expwy, but I can't remember for sure.

 

[Football_Bat]

Some respected SportsJournalists.com posters prefer more modern places like Stan's,

You never know who you'll meet there.

Agree about the Subway...easy, fast, no-brainer. On game days/nights, the whole train is full of tourists wearing new Yankees caps, and uncomfortable wives from Dallas clutching their handbags. Just follow the crowd.

You oughta see the uncomfortable wives from NY down here on Cowboys game days.