Bounce U is a fun active spot for the kids featuring inflatable play zones. This local franchise hosts private bouncin' birthday pizza parties, school field trips and camp programs. Open bounce sessions are also available for kids and families.
Founded in 2001, the Lexington Avenue Gym is a personal training gym with no membership fees. All services are "a-la-carte" and personalized to each client’s personal fitness level and goals. The gym offers a 4,000 square foot facility with state of the art equipment, a full-size boxing ring, private bathrooms with showers, and a staff comprised experienced personal trainers.
Service offerings include personal training, boxing for fitness and one-on-one Boxing instruction. The gym also hosts a growing variety of creative classes, individual and small group Yoga, and a Nutritional Counseling Program. All offerings are available to adults, teens and kids.
Services are fee based by the hour and can be purchased individually or in packs of sessions. Friends can work out together via partner sessions, which provide 35% savings per person.
The Family YMCA houses a heated pool, gymnasium, child care facilities, art studio, fitness center, weight room, exercise studio, dance and yoga studio, massage therapy suite and sauna and steam room. The non-profit organization also aims to impact the wider community by offering educational scholarships and support to individuals of all faiths, races, ages, abilities and incomes.
Westhampton Beach Tennis & Sport is a tennis and fitness complex serving the Westhampton community. The facility offers 28 different tennis courts during the summer and eight in the winter. Also offered is a pro shop offering the latest in raquets, apparel, and footwear. In addition to tennis, the facility offers a fitness center. A number of different memberships are available which cater to many different ages and levels of experience.
Specializing in motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories, The Hog Shoppe offers a wide array of items for you and your motorcycle. This location has leather items, helmets, clothing patches, sunglasses and other motorcycle-related items. The Hog Shoppe has been a part of the Levittown community for the past 20 years and moved to its most recent location in May of 2010.
Yankee Stadium is located in the Bronx, New York, near the historic park, Heritage Field. It is the newest home stadium for the New York Yankees of the American League, and is home to the New York City Football Club of Major League Soccer. It is a bit far away from the city's main attractions, but worth the trip for a Yankees game.
Yankee Stadium parking
Pre-paid parking tickets can be purchased online through Quik Park Garages for both individual games and full- or partial-season passes. Parking is easy and guided to the various lots surrounding the stadium. For guaranteed spots, it's best to reserve a space online.
Hotels near Yankee Stadium
There are a couple of hotels close to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. However, if attending a game is part of a trip to New York, it's better to stay in a more central location. There are surprisingly affordable hotels in the Times Square area, which is crowded but steps away from most subway lines. Other famous hotels in the Midtown area include Waldorf-Astoria and W New York.
Seating at Yankee Stadium
The cheapest seats are in bleacher sections 201 and 239, however, parts of the outfield are obstructed if you are seated behind the batter's cage. Possibly the best seats with the most reasonable prices are the main sections from 213-227B. The Legends Suite section is the most expensive and most comfortable.
Food at Yankee Stadium
Many popular food vendors from New York have a stand at Yankee Stadium, from Boar's Head delis to Brother Jimmy's BBQ. Prices vary but they are generally more costly than what you'd find around the city. Cheap classic hot dogs are available as well.
Beer at Yankee Stadium
Beers of the World, serving domestic and select craft beers, is all over the stadium. Prices range from $5-12 depending on the beer and size. The Malibu Rum Terrace Deck in the upper deck across from section 310 has the best variety and is less crowded than the Beers of the World vendors.
Parking alternatives at Yankee Stadium
Riding the subway is always the best option when getting around NYC. Avoid traffic and road rage by taking the B, D or 4 trains to 161 St/Yankee Stadium station. Keep in mind that if you are leaving from as far as Brooklyn, you should give yourself at least an hour for the ride. From Manhattan it could be 30-45 minutes.
What to bring to Yankee Stadium
Soft bags are allowed inside the stadium. Surprisingly, you can also bring food into the stadium as long as it's stored in a clear plastic bag. Bottles and cans are not allowed. A sweater or small umbrella could also be helpful, especially if you are sitting in the upper level where it is uncovered from the weather.
Insider tip for Yankee Stadium
A fast exit is Gate 6 next to right field. It leaves you at 162nd Street and River Avenue, which is a couple blocks away from the main subway station.
Author's bio: Emilia Navarro is a freelance travel writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Follow her blog at www.emiliawrites.com to learn more about her adventures.
Spins offers affordable half-hour and hour-long gymnastic classes for ages 18 months and up. Classes that are taught by competing gymnasts and practicing coaches include basic gymnastics as well as tumbling, open gym, Parkour training and Martial Arts. It also offers family discounts and hosts private parties for both children and adults.