Hotels for Yankee Stadium Premium Pregame Tour

A behind-the-scenes walk through the parts of the ballpark most fans never reach before first pitch. Expect field-level access, dugout and clubhouse viewing, and time on the warning track while the grounds crew finishes its work. It suits baseball devotees more than casual sightseers, since the appeal is in the detail: the tunnels, the memorabilia, the small rituals of a matchday that start hours before the gates open to everyone else. Groups tend to be small, so the pace is relaxed rather than rushed.

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.