Hotels for Yankee Stadium Pregame Tour

A pregame tour is the closest most fans get to the inner workings of a major league ballpark before the gates properly open. Expect a walk through areas normally off-limits on a game day, with a guide filling in stories about the ground and the players who've passed through it. Thursday fixtures like this one tend to draw a mix of families, out-of-towners ticking off a baseball pilgrimage, and locals bringing visiting relatives. It's unhurried compared to matchday itself, with time to take photos before the crowds arrive.

The home of the New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium is one of the most storied venues in American sport, hosting baseball, occasional football and stadium concerts in the South Bronx. The surrounding area is busy and local, with Manhattan a short subway ride to the south. The 4, B and D subway lines stop right by the ballpark at 161st Street. Staying in Manhattan keeps the city's dining and nightlife close while leaving a quick, direct subway journey up to the game or show.