Most any trip to New York City must involve the famous Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Having been to Yankee Stadium a few years ago, I am taking my friends from Atlanta to the game on Sunday. My last trip to NYC was probably not long after 9-11. Why is Yankee Stadium so famous? I would guess it is the legacy of the great Yankee players over the years: Ruth Gehrig, Dimaggio, Mantle, Berra, Jeter, Rivera, and now Aaron Judge from Fresno State. It may also be famous since it is, after all, the Big Apple. The original Yankee Stadium (built for $2.4 million) was the home of the Yankees from 1923 to 2008. It is often referred to as the "House that Ruth Built." It was the first stadium in North America with three tiers. ... read more

Some great free things to do (per livingoutlau.com): If you are looking for something different to do in New York City, make sure you check out the New York Public Library. As the second biggest library in the United States and the fourth biggest one in the world, it is surprising that this attraction isn’t more popular. Located adjacent to Bryant Park on 42nd street of Manhattan, the beaux-arts architecture of the library contrasts starkly with its surroundings. The main study hall looks like the interior of Hogwarts, and for a second, you feel like you have been transported in time. Admission is free, and it is not difficult to spend 1 to 2 hours walking up and down the corridors and admiring the stunning interior design. Frequently, there will be exhibits inside the New York ... read more

If you don’t know where to start, head to one of the city’s many food halls or open-air markets, like Smorgasburg, Gotham West Market, Chelsea Market, Essex Market or DeKalb Market Hall, to sample a little bit of everything. Better yet, take the 7 train to Queens, making stops in the Little India area of Jackson Heights and an url=https://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/02/el-gauchito-argentinian-butcher-restaurant-market-queens.htmlArgentinian steakhouse and butcher in Corona before ending up in Flushing — boasting url=https://ny.eater.com/2019/2/25/18236523/chinatowns-restau... read more

I remember the days when Fisherman's Wharf was perhaps the biggest attraction in San Francisco, along with the Golden Gate Bridge. As kids, we got to stop here for dinner, on the way home from a Giants game on a day trip from the Valley. As high school honor students, we enjoyed a three day weekend in San Francisco, with a Wharf visit always on the rather loose itinerary. But today, this is the story from the Chron: The view east from Al Scoma Way distills the allure and afflictions of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf into one vivid tableau. Directly in front of you is the wharf’s inner lagoon, where small fishing boats sway in the water. Behind them are stocky buildings that, for generations, housed such multilevel family-owned restaurants as Alioto’s and Tarantino’s — both ... read more

There are 30 MLB teams, each of them having their own ballpark. Each ballpark is unique in its own way and holds a special place in its fans' hearts. However, url=https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffox5sandiego.com%2Fsports%2Fpadres%2Fpetco-park-named-best-mlb-ballpark-by-usa-today%2F%3Futm_campaign%3Dsocialflow%26utm_source%3Dt.co%26utm_medium%3Dreferral&data=05%7C01%7C%7C70ce352b32cf42e972a508db31460877%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638157949087169175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IK0n5%2BziCXlz2sEnMRZRAQEycfWSrqQ9cAa8p92ft0s%3D&reserved=0according to USA Today, none are better than your San Diego Padres' own Petco Park. A long time and dear friend attended the dedication of the stadium (Petco), and got to meet Teddy Ballgame himself, Ted Williams, a... read more