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The tickets we brought were $39, and it wasn’t a bad view. There are $25 tickets much further back in the stands.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20031 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15758
Admittedly, the standard of baseball is not as high as the NY Yankees or NY Mets, but they have a super ballpark.

Take the free Staten Island ferry from lower Manhattan, giving you a perfect view of the Statue of Liberty. 30 minutes later you arrive at Staten Island, right beside the ballpark. From your seat in the ballpark there are fantastic views to Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

The most expensive ticket is $13, while a draught beer is $5. A community atmosphere IS New York City.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15758 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15684
Don't expect a footy crowd atmosphere but do soak up the family-orientated game that combines Mexican waves with drinking overpriced Bud and eating as much saturated fat as you can in three hours. Over 50k in Shea Stadium and even then it didn't seem full. What a great experience!

Get your cap and t-shirt, along with your tickets from the club shop on 42nd St near 6th Ave. Paid about 30 quid for two tickets but they start from only $9 (yes, $9!) depending on where you want to sit.

Brand new stadium being built next door opening in the next couple of years so you better be quick to get a sense of the history of Shea.

Take the 7 subway all the way from either Times Sq/42nd or Grand Central. The express misses out some of the local stops. The return is very simple as they run lots of trains so there's not much jostling to get a train.

Interesting alternative would be the ferry from South Street Seaport. Think it's only about $20 return.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15684 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4304
Cheap and fun and you can eat hot dogs at Nathan's Famous (at Surf and Stillwell) and splash in the sea on the way. Call 718 449 8497, or email info@brooklyncyclones.com for tickets - put "tourist tickets" in the email subject line.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4304 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4303
Shea Stadium is out in Flushing, Queens and is the home of the New York Mets. It’s also witnessed two World Series, the birth of Joe Namath as an American football star, papal masses and the Beatles’ most famous concert.

It's cheaper than Yankee Stadium, much more family oriented, and has an interesting feature - jets taking off from LaGuardia airport fly directly over the stadium. Don't expect to hear much except for the loudest yells.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4303