Hotels for New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

A midsummer National League matchup between two teams with a long postseason rivalry, this is the kind of regular-season clash that carries extra weight given how often both sides meet in October. Thursday night games draw a mix of after-work regulars and families making the most of school holidays, with the crowd settling in as the sun dips over the stands.

Expect a fast pace early, since both clubs tend to load their lineups with power hitters who can change a game with one swing. The rivalry history between these two franchises adds an edge that a typical midweek fixture wouldn't have.

Home to the New York Mets, Citi Field sits in Flushing, Queens, beside the park that hosts the US Open tennis, staging baseball and stadium concerts. The surrounding Flushing Meadows area is open and green, with the diverse dining of nearby Flushing a short distance away and Manhattan reachable by train.

The 7 subway line and the Long Island Rail Road stop right by the ballpark. Staying in Manhattan or Queens lets you ride the train straight to the gates and back with ease.