Every city has its own sports history and legacy, but New York City might as well be among the most sought-after ones with its singular pride of producing greats like Babe Ruth in baseball, Patrick Ewing in basketball, and Olympians from boxing to gymnastics. Here’s a quick rundown of what to do and what to expect in the Big Apple when it comes to sports and athletics.
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A crash course in NYC sports isn’t complete without appreciating the city’s world-renowned stadiums. Yankee Stadium is home to one of America’s most popular baseball teams and features the beloved Monument Park, while Madison Square Garden is the prime destination in the city for athletic events like basketball and hockey, as well as concerts and entertainment events. Citi Field hosts the New York Mets, and one can catch year-round tours and the Mets Hall of Fame Museum.
The NBA Store on Fifth Avenue isn’t one to be missed – a one-stop shop for NBA merchandise that anyone can ever imagine. Niketown, Nike’s five-level store, also offers tons of fresh gear, gadgets, and souvenirs along with a basketball court on the upper level.
Other athletic and fitness activities in the city include bicycling on the streets of Manhattan and many parts of Brooklyn, alongside New York’s major parks. Central Park, for instance, has a six-mile circular drive with a number of decent climbs. Belmont Park is an inviting part of Elmont, just on the Long Island side of the Queens border, for gourmet food and drinks while watching the horses. Brooklyn Boulders, too, is a celebrated climbing gym with a thriving local community.
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Christopher Halajian is a student at NYU raised in Mattituck, Long Island, and taking up sports management. While still learning the ropes about the billion-dollar business of sports, he wants to start a simple sports website. Read more of his sports writing on this page.
