Madison Square Gardens

Attention sports fans! You won’t want to miss New York’s competitive and world-famous baseball, football and basketball teams. No matter which team you’re rooting for, Choice Hotels offers comfort only minutes away from your favorite New York sports attractions.

In New York City

Madison Square Gardens
4 Penn Plaza
New York, NY   10001
212-465-6070

See the world of boxing at its peak at Madison Square Gardens, where every famous boxer for the past three decades has competed for the gold. Also hosted under its famous roof are concerts, tennis matches, ice shows, New York Knicks basketball, circuses, and more. Not only is this one of the world’s most well-known sports centers, it is also a landmark in and of itself, and sits above New York City’s very own transportation hub, Pennsylvania Station.

New York Giants
Giants Stadium
East Rutherfort, , NJ   07073
201-935-8111

It may take a trip to the neighboring state of New Jersey, but a visit to Giants Stadium will be well-rewarded. Guests will be treated to one of sports history’s oldest and most successful teams on the great field which sprawls out in front of them. Root for the giants, or take the opposing team’s stance, but either way you can rest assured that a riveting game lies ahead of you.

New York Mets
Shea Stadium
123-01 Roosevelt Avenue
Flushing, NY   11368
718-507-METS

Meet the Mets! One of two major league franchises in the city, the Mets have won two World Series Championships in their 46-year history. The Mets colors – blue and orange – were chosen to appeal to former Giants and Dodgers fans. Ride the subway out to Shea Stadium and enjoy a fun filled day munching on hot dogs and cheering for the Mets!

New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY   10451
718-239-3400

See the greatest team baseball has ever known as they play in their element at their own Yankee Stadium. New Yorkers are without a doubt the most avid baseball fans in the country, and as such their fervor borders on the religious. Only the most courageous will dare to root for the opposing team, but all will enjoy a quintessentially American night.

In Long Island

Long Island Lizards
900 Walt Whitman Road, Suite LL8
Melville, NY   11747
866-543-2731

Here’s a sporting event that’s sure to surprise you. You might even learn a little by heading down to the beautiful 10,000-seat Mitchel Athletic Complex, where the Long Island Lizards play a mean game of Lacrosse. If you’re curious and want to find out more, talk to the Lizards, whose pre-eminence in the Lacrosse world have earned them quite the reputation in the Major Leagues of Lacrosse.

New York Islanders and Dragons
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY   11553
516-832-4200

The New York Islanders have a long history of making Long Island proud. Hailing from the Island, they were awarded with the opportunity to become a professional hockey team in 1971. Ever since, the Islanders have grown in speed and prestige, and are now Long Island’s most respected professional sports franchise.

In Hudson Valley

Accord Speedway
299 Whitfield Road
Accord, NY   12404
845-626-3478

At the Accord Speedway, guests will be afforded the chance to acquaint their senses to the thrilling world of racing. Whether it’s your wish to watch from the sidelines or to head onto the pavement for some lap-busting fun, Accord Speedway is willing and ready to accommodate you with a ¼ mile-long track and a host of go-karts and ATV’s which guests may rent for pleasure on Wednesdays during the summer. But the main attraction here is the stock car racing which takes the track by its back every Friday. Don’t miss out on the fun and fast-paced adventure!

Orange County Fair Speedway
239 Wisner Avenue
Middletown, NY   10940
845-342-2573

Attractions abound at Orange County Fair Speedway! So many options to choose from, it’s easy to forget they all involve zooming down a circular track at mind-blowing speeds. Stock car races, 5 different racing divisions, demolition derby, races on motorcycle, and much more are what you’ll see as you gaze onto the 5/8-mile dirt track oval housed in the Speedway.

In Central Leatherstocking

Rome Sports Hall of Fame &Museum
5790 Rome-New London Road
Rome, NY   13440
315-339-9038

See the world of sports displayed in front of your wondrous eyes at the Rome Sports Hall of Fame &museum. Memorabilia ranging from as small as trophies and as large as real cars driven by real NASCAR races await your interest at the museum. Also included in this homage to the grandness of sporting traditions are a library and 39 exhibits on various sports.

In Capital-Saratoga

Albany River Rats
Pepsi Arena
51 S. Pearl Street
Albany, NY   12207

What will the River Rats do when the river freezes over? Well, the answer is simple: they will zoom, block, and hit marvelous goals, challenging their opponents to a fierce and ferocious game of ice hockey. Played by those who are familiar with the trappings of ice, a game at the Pepsi Arena is sure to delight and even shock those who are well-acquainted and virtually non-acquainted with the world of professional sports hockey.

Tri-City Valley Cats
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
Troy, NY   12180

See minor league baseball at its best in Troy, NY, where a game with the Valley Cats is sure to have you on the edge of your bleachers. Grab a hot dog and take a seat at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, where state of the art baseball awaits you. See this affiliate of the Houston Astros going for the gold mid-June through mid-September only.

In Greater Niagara

Buffalo Bills, NFL
One Bills Drive
Orchard Park, NY   14127

Ralph Wilson Stadium, which has been newly renovated for fans of the National Football League, is home to one of New York State’s most underreported teams – that is, the Buffalo Bills. Watch as the Bills go for the ultimate in sports victory with competitive spirit and field-running expertise.

Buffalo Bisons Baseball at Dunn Tire Park
275 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY   14203

You might not be fast to picture a wild buffalo throwing a fastball or hitting a homerun, but that just might be the lasting image in your head after a game of Buffalo Bisons Baseball. Head down to Dunn Tire Park to get in on the minor league excitement, and ride the tension all the way from the bleachers as you follow nine riveting innings of all-American sports bliss.

In Finger Lakes

Watkins Glen International Raceway
2790 County Route 16
Watkins Glen, NY   14891

One of the world’s most famous racing circuits can be found in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. World-class racing can be found at the track year-round, and guests might even catch a special event of racing notoriety, such as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, which was held at Watkins in 2002.

Rochester Red Wings Baseball
Frontier Field
1 Morrie Silver Way
Rochester, NY   14608

The Red Wings are the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and as such are sure to display a competitive spirit which can only be affectionately deemed as all-American. After all, baseball is the American national pastime. Catch it with an all-American team in an all-American state like New York.

Syracuse SkyChiefs
1 Tex Simone Drive
Syracuse, NY   13208

The SkyChiefs are Syracuse’s claim to minor league baseball fame, and now you can catch a riveting game of baseball as you stop off in Syracuse. Watch as the bases get loaded with this team, whose spirit is regionally renowned and whose record isn’t so bad either.

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