Hotels for Yankee Stadium Pregame Tour

A pregame tour gets fans onto the grounds before the crowds arrive, taking in the dugouts, the press areas and the tunnels players walk through on their way out to the field. It's a slower, quieter way to see a ballpark that's usually experienced at full volume, with guides sharing stories about the team and the building itself.

Thursday visits tend to draw a mix of families, out-of-towners and diehards ticking off a bucket-list stop. Bring a camera — some of the best photo spots are only open during these walk-throughs.

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.