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I hate the Yankees…but Yankee Stadium is a good place to watch a game. It has nice views from most of the seats, the food is good, and it is definitely upkept well. It has a timeless, classic feel to it. The surrounding neighborhood is kind of a dump though.

Let’s Go Mets! If you want to experience Shea, you’d better plan on going within the next couple of seasons, as construction has already started on the new stadium (to be named later). Shea is definitely is showing its age-compared to other stadiums it is antiquated. The concessions are sorely lacking, the interior corridors are dark and ugly, and it has a lot of wear and tear. However, there is definitely a charm to this place-the blue and orange, the odd abstract neon baseball players on the exterior, and the massive scoreboard. I highly recommend that you “Take the Train to the Game” (in the words of the commericals). The new stadium is being built right beside Shea and a lot of parking has been sacrificed. Plus, getting home after the game is a HUGE hassle by car. There are a lot of public transportation options (7 Train, LIRR, MetroNorth, buses)-use them! The Mets are awesome, certainly more exciting and interesting than the evil empire in the Bronx.

Everyone has to experience midtown at least once in their lives. It is really amazing. I work there, and to me, it is still a fascinating place-so much to see and do. There is one thing that is all too common though: tourists eating at the chain restaurants! They are ridiculously overpriced and besides, you can eat at Applebees or Olive Garden at home. NYC has some of the best food on earth. Go off on some of the side streets and hit a local pizza place or an ethnic cuisine place. Better food, better prices, and you get a more authentic NYC experience.