I’m going to Friday and Sunday’s games … got tix for Friday, don’t have any for Sunday yet. Wanted to see what the scalper situation looked like first.
Perhaps I’ll see you there … sure would have a better attitude going in if we had won yesterday, but I’ll be ready by gametime. :-)

myself to see the game on Saturday. First time at Yankee stadium. At least I will not be the only one in the stadium w/green and gold!! Try the Museum of Natural History, upper west side (79th), Guggenheim museum, China town and little Italy. Enjoy!

from Grand Central to Yankee Stadium. It’s direct, quick, and easy.

Do NOT take surface transportation. You may never get there.

Have fun.

Definitely take a subway to the game – the B, D, or 4. The B and D you’d get from the West side (6th Ave in midtown) – the 4 you can get from Grand Central on the East side. Riding the subway is a New York experience itself, so this is a good option. The bus lets you see more of the city, but traffic can be a nightmare. One option would be to take the subway on Friday, bus on Saturday, when traffic will be much lighter.

While you’re downtown on Friday, you might consider the fun and interesting tenement museum. A very authentic look at early 20th century living in the city. For an amazing taste of the city today, but a sandwich and sit in Washington Square Park at NYU. And I always recommend visiting Central Park. It’s hard to believe when you get into the center of it that you’re still in NYC.

http://www.tenement.org/

this schedule is kinda whacked. flying into Long Island and then heading to Secaucus is a beast. Anyways some tips
1) You should be able to take the LIRR from Ronkonkoma to NY Penn Station. You can then take the NJ Transit also from Penn to Secaucus (one stop). There should be buses to Secaucus too from Port Authority, which is 10 blocks north. As stated earlier, Empire State Building is a stone’s throw from Penn Station. Not too far from times square

2) Ellis Island you probably want to go into PENN, and then take the 1 train to South Ferry to be closest to the ferries. Satute of Liberty ferry should be right next door. Ground Zero is a few blocks up Battery Park City. Another fun thing to do around there might be the Staten Island Ferry, which is free, and takes you right by Miss LIberty

3) While all others are recommending the subway, I will not. I will say, take the ferry for a fun ride. Hop back over to Penn Station, then take the crosstown M34 bus all the way across, and there is a ferry that takes you to Yankee Stadium. I would certainly take the subway back though. You should also be able to take the ferry from Weehawken, which is not far from Secaucus

4) Other things to do, check out Central Park. Time Warner center on the southwest corner is neat. If you have a car, take a drive along the river near Weehawken for a great view of NYC. South Street Seaport is nice, esp. at night. I could have more recommendations if I have an idea of approx. budget.

5) Baltimore is approx 3 hrs by car. Cheapest way to get there is probably by bus, although train is probably a nicer ride, anywhere from 60 bucks to 150+.

6) Another fun thing might be to check out Coney Island, and catch the Brooklyn Cyclones, or to Staten Island and catch the SI Yankees. They are both SS A ball I believe

7) Is your son into science and museums and stuff? There’s a nice place called the Liberty Science Center near Jersey City. Probably packed on the weekends though.

though I’ve never been there.

And if you’re in Brooklyn try to check out Peter Lugers. Also, looking along the river towards Manhattan is supposed to be super neat. Take a walk across Brooklyn Bridge

Got the tix as my bday present. I’m near 1st base but waaay up high.

Museum of Natural History – I was there 2 days ago – GET A MAP. USE IT. I did not and I was woefully lost the entire time, despite having a pretty good sense of direction and having been there before. I guess it didn’t help that I kept trying to be near an exterior wall so that the Harden Debut updates would make it through to my phone.

New York Historical Society museum is cute, only 5 blocks away from there, cheap, quiet & empty, and has some stuff a kid might like – old-fashioned toys, etc. Taking the M10 bus up and down Central Park West (8th Ave) makes it easy to reach those museums (drops off right out front of both). Buy a Metrocard at any subway station. Each bus ride is $2.

Haven’t been to the top of Empire State, but did go to the ‘Top of the Rock’ (top of Rockefeller Center) 2 days ago and it was COOL. No lines to wait in. Bout the same price as Empire, and a little more centrally located / closer to Natural History museum. Plus there’s food & shopping on the lower levels. I recommend.

You never know what the Yankees will jip you out of…

I had every intention of seeing the A’s play in Yankee stadium but I should have double checked the schedule because I totally thot they played them in Aug. Oh well, will be there on the weekend of 8/15. Seats should be easy to come by since they’re playing KC.

Anyway, someone mentioned on AN that there was an A’s bar in NYC. Can you please re-post the info. THANKS.

Incredible to see so many other A’s fans will be there. Two questions for me:
how safe is it to wear opposing team colors? I’m 50 and I’ll be there with my wife and attractive 20 something daughter. I’ve been to New York a couple of times and have found people to be pretty nice, not at all like the stereotype. Does this hold true at Yankee Stadium? What’s the best way to get tickets for Sunday? We just decided to go, have no tickets, and game is sold out. I’m leaning towards Stub Hub. Any other suggestions?

For one, Check out my post from last year. I went to NY for the Mets and Yankees series.
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2007/7/10/18128/6576

Second, I would HIGHLY recommend the Harbor Lights Boat tour. It sets out around sunset and is a great way to get the whole view of the island and the Statue of Liberty. You go from the west side, down around the bottom and under the Brooklyn Bridge and back again. It was seriously amazing and if I only had time to do one thing while there, I would definately do that!!

Third, Take the Subway!! It was super simple and took no time a all to get to Yankee Stadium.

Fourth, GO EARLY to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The line is INSANE!! Security is TIGHT!! When you get to Battery Park you go through one security check point before boarding the boat, then another that sprays you with air to check for chemicals, then another when you arrive at the Statue before you can go inside!! The line took us about 3 hours from the first line in Battery Park to actually steping foot inside the Statue itself! Totally crazy! But you do feel incredibly safe!

Fifth, Go to Monument Park first. The line can get really long. We were lucky that we entered the park at the gate closest to where the line begins, so we got in relatively quickly, but it was stilla bit of a wait. And after we were done there, the line was CRAZY! So go there first! If you get there right when the gates open, you will still have plenty of time to wonder around the stadium checking it out.

That is all I can think of for now. Have fun and take lots of pictures!!