How to Spend Opening Day in 5 CitiesBaseball season is here! Here's how to spend Opening Day in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Find out the best spot to stay and where to eat before or after the game.Authorsagoux132
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New York: Yankees

Yankee Stadium
Located in the Bronx, Yankee Stadium opened its doors in 2009 after replacing the original Yankee Stadium. After a game, go next door to Old Yankee Stadium (Heritage Park) to explore where the original stadium once stood and some of baseball's greatest legends once played.
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Old Yankee Stadium
Be sure to head over to Heritage Park after a game at Yankee Stadium. Completed in 2012 after Old Yankee Stadium was torn down, the 10-acre park, which sits where Old Yankee Stadium once stood, now features three youth baseball fields, including one that has its diamond roughly where the original Yankee Stadium diamond was (!), so bring a ball and your glove! The park also has track and soccer fields, and plenty of green space.
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Yankee Tavern
The walls at this cozy tavern are covered in some of the all-time greatest Yankees memorabilia. After grabbing some apps and drinks, head over to Yankee Stadium for the game.
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New York Yankees Team Store
Where to stock up on team gear before the game.
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Hotel Belleclaire
You can stay in the same suite as Babe Ruth here! The Hotel Belleclaire has decorated his suite in baseball memorabilia. And, of course, no baseball stay would be complete without a box of Cracker Jacks, pretzels, and Big League Chew.
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New York: Mets

Citi Field
Welcome to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. Located in Queens, Citi Field replaced the once famous Shea Stadium in 2009. You can still find remnants of Shea all around Citi Field. Make sure to stop in and explore the Mets Hall of Fame in the stadium, and see the greats like Darryl Strawberry and Tom Seaver.
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The Parc Hotel
The Parc is within walking distance from Citi Field! Make sure to ask for a room where you can see the stadium on the other side of Flushing Creek.
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The Dugout
This small neighborhood bar is just three miles from Citi Field and is full of locals and fans heading to or coming from the game. Enjoy a beer, a quick bite, and a round of darts before going to the game. It's located along the 7 train, which will take you straight to Citi Field.
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New York Mets Team Store
Be sure to head in and grab some new Mets gear for the season!
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New York Hall of Science
Got kids? Take them over to the nearby New York Hall of Science after the game. Among several interactive exhibits is the Sports Challenge on the second floor, where they can test their sports skills. There's even a radar gun so they can see where their throwing speed ranks among the pros!
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Boston

Fenway Park
Welcome to the oldest park in the MLB and home to the Boston Red Sox. Make sure you grab seats atop the highest outfield wall in the Majors, the Green Monster.
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Hotel Commonwealth
You can stay just steps from Fenway Park at the Hotel Commonwealth. Book the Luxury Baseball Suite and sleep where some of the Red Sox's greatest stars have slept! The suite has baseball collectibles from Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Lou Gehrig. They also offer baseball packages—the top tier one being The Ultimate Play, which includes a suite, two dugout tickets, a pregame tour, and more.
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Cask 'N Flagon
Right across the street from Fenway is the Cask'N Flagon. This place is popular with fans going to the game, so be ready for a packed bar!
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
Tour America's oldest ball park.
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Official Red Sox Team Store
New year, new gear.
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Chicago

Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is home to the Chicago Cubs and the second-oldest stadium in the MLB. Be sure to peep the famous outfield fence covered in ivy. You may even catch some fans hanging out on rooftops watching the game from across the street.
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Wrigley Rooftops
There are 16 residential rooftops from which you can actually watch a game at Wrigley! They even have bleachers!
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The Wheelhouse Hotel
The Wheelhouse is located a block from Wrigley Field and features a lot of baseball memorabilia in the common areas.
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Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill & Dueling Pianos
If you are coming to Sluggers, give yourself some extra time to get a few hits in. Sluggers is not only the place to grab a beer and a bite to eat before a Cubs game, but they have a batting cage, as well. Sluggers is located right across the street from Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Sports Museum
Interact and test your skills at the Chicago Sports Museum. See unique sports memorabilia and a collection of game-used treasures.
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Chicago Cubs Team Store
Drop in and grab some gear before heading to the game.
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San Francisco

Oracle Park
Oracle Park is home to the San Francisco Giants. What makes Oracle so special is that the right field wall sits on the bay. You can often find fans sitting in kayaks to secure any homerun balls that make it into the bay!
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LUMA Hotel San Francisco
If you book a room with LUMA, make sure to secure a room on the stadium side, and let them know you are coming to town for a Giants game to get a discount on your stay.
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Red's Java House
Red's is a small restaurant that has an equally small menu. Try a variation of a hot dog or a burger with a beer as you overlook the Bay. Red's is about a half mile from the stadium.
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Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tour of Oracle Park
Go BTS of your favorite ballpark!
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San Francisco Giants Dugout Store Flagship
Where to go to check out what gear is new this year.
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Los Angeles

Dodger Stadium
Home to the 2024 World Series champions. Dodger Stadium is a unique and beautiful stadium. See some of baseball's greatest players in today's game like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman.
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Noon on Sunset Hill
Noon on Sunset Hill is a beautiful boutique hotel located just a half mile from the stadium. This makes it easy to get to games without having to worry about the nightmare traffic that haunts LA.
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LaSorted's Pizzeria Chinatown
Located about a mile from Dodger Stadium is LaSorted's Chinatown. Best known for their pizza, they also offer hot dogs, wine, and beer.
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Joe Kelly Mural
How many can you find? There are five Dodger murals across LA. There are also Lakers, Clippers, Rams, and Kings murals, as well.
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Dodgers Team Store
Stock up on some new gear for the season.
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