Baseball Sites in New York That You Can Reach Via Amtrak!

Baseball Sites in New York That You Can Reach Via Amtrak!

Whether you’re a Yankee Fan, Mets Fan, Minor League Team buff or just a baseball fan in general, New York State has a grand slam of options for you to enjoy. Outside of just watching a great game, you can also enjoy some of the other exciting activities that the stadiums have to offer, or pay a visit to the Cooperstown Hall of Fame to check out some excellent baseball memorabilia. All of these locations are accessible via Amtrak and as always, you can visit New York By Rail for more information and discounts.

Coca-Cola Field  (0.2 miles away from Buffalo Amtrak station): Home to the Buffalo Bisons, Coca-Cola field is one of the largest minor league baseball parks with cutting-edge technology and luxurious, major league-style suites for enjoying the game. Look forward to upcoming games against the Syracuse Chiefs and Rochester Red Wings, as well as the Fan Appreciation Night on Septmeber 2^nd during the Bisons’ last regular season home game against the Chiefs, where there will also be great giveaways and fireworks for the whole family! For that particular event, you can get $1.00 off your ticket if you buy it before September 2^nd.

Frontier Field  (0.8 miles away from Rochester Amtrak station): The home of the Rochester Red Wings has a family section which can be reserved upon request for the whole family, along with great promotions each day that include free food on Mondays and fireworks on Fridays and Saturdays. You can also look around the Frontier Field Walk of Fame, which showcases names of the fans, players, management and others who have made the Red Wings popular out in Rochester. You can order tickets online, via the phone at (585) 423-WING (9464) or at the box office.

NBT Bank Stadium (0.4 miles away from Syracuse Amtrak station): Here at the home of the Syracuse Chiefs, families can enjoy great promotions including fireworks every Friday, Family Sundays where kids under 12 are admitted for free and get to run the bases after the game ends, and the upcoming Family Night on August 14^th sponsored by Lockheed Martin. You can buy tickets by calling (315) 474-7833 or at the box office.

Joseph L. Bruno Stadium  (7.3 miles from Albany Amtrak station): Known by fans as the “Joe,” this stadium houses the Tri-City Valley Cats, and is chock full of fun for the whole family. Free parking is very much available here, and for the kids there is the Kids Zone over at the Third Base Concourse. You can enjoy the game in many ways, including at the Top of the Hill Bar and Grill or in one of the ten luxury suites. Also check out special events like Sunday Fundays and fireworks on select days. Tours of the stadium are also available through September, and must be set up at the front office. Order tickets online.

Hudson Valley Renegades 

Dutchess Stadium  (13.7 miles from Poughkeepsie Amtrak station): The home of the Hudson Valley Renegades has post game fireworks on select days this year, which you can enjoy along with a great game! There are many fun themed events and activities for kids during the games as well. You can take the Dutchess County LOOP bus to and from the stadium—via route B. Tickets available online, via email at tickets@hvrenegades.com, or via phone at 845-838-0094. 

Richmond County Bank Ballpark (17.6 miles from Penn Station Amtrak):  Promotional events here at the home of the Staten Island Yankees include post game fireworks and Big Money Monday, where fans have the chance to win prizes and money. To get to all the action from Penn Station, you can take a ride on the famed Staten Island Ferry, which you can access via the 1. The ferry ride is only 25 minutes and is completely free of charge. It departs every 15 minutes on weekdays from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM; every 20 minutes from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM; and thereafter every 30 minutes. On weekends, the ferry departs every 30 minutes until 7:00 PM and every 60 minutes thereafter. For tickets, you can call (718)720-9265 x3.

MCU Park (16.1 miles from Penn Station Amtrak): The home of the Brooklyn Cyclones has promotional events galore, including a pre-game Celebrity Softball game on August 19^th, Latin Music Night on September 5^th, and of course posts game fireworks on select days. To get there, you can take either the D train, F train, N train, or Q train to the Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue and you can even choose to spend the day in Coney Island before heading to the game at night. You can buy tickets online or at 718-449-8497.

Yankee Stadium (10.3 miles from Yonkers Amtrak station): With Mark Texeira’s great comeback and Alex Rodriguez’s return, the Yankees are at the top of their game this season; the best since 2009. In addition to the game, you can also take a tour of the stadium. Special offers include student discounts and discounts for kids ages 14 and under. To get there, you can also take the Croton-Harmon (30.8 miles) and Poughkeepsie (73.8 miles) Amtrak stations, each of which allows you to take the Yankee train directly to the stadium shortly afterwards.

Citi Field (10.4 miles from Penn Station Amtrak): The New York Mets are doing their best since 2008 with a new and improved lineup, and you can enjoy their impressive comeback along with great promos such as Free Shirt Fridays, Super Saturdays (which often feature great concerts and fireworks shows) and Family Sundays.

Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame (74.3 miles from Albany Amtrak station): The official hall of fame for baseball in America has everything the ultimate baseball fan could want, from exhibits dedicated to the history of baseball to special exhibits dedicated to legends such as Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron to a photography exhibit showcasing the special relationship between photographs and America’s pastime. For families, there are visitor experiences that include batting cages for kids who want to see if they can compete with the best of them, as well as the Sandlot Kids Clubhouse designed for kids ages 12 and under. Admission info is available online. And don’t fret about the distance between the Amtrak and the Hall of Fame. Car rental service is available through Enterprise in the Albany Amtrak station.