Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium Review

Fans are still mourning the original, legendary Yankee Stadium, which saw its last season in 2008. The new Yankee Stadium, however (right next to the House that Ruth Built) got off to a good start, with the Yankees winning the World Series in its inaugural year. Tickets can be ridiculously expensive, but the experience is like watching baseball in Las Vegas's Bellagio hotel. Meaning, it's incredibly opulent and over-the-top: traditional white frieze adorns the stadium's top; inside, limestone-and-marble hallways are lined with photos of past Yankee greats; lower-level seats have cushions, cup holders, and a boffo meatery, NYY Steak. Like the team, all the amenities don't come cheap. But the spirit of the original still remains. History buffs and hard-core fans should be sure to visit Monument Park, with plaques of past team members, by Center Field—it survived from the old stadium. Aside from the subway, you can also get here by taking Metro-North to the Yankees-153rd Street Station.