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Pick upNew York · Aug 8
Drop offNew York · Aug 14
Total miles228 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · New York, NY
Hotel
New York Overnight
Check-inSat, Aug 8
Check-outSun, Aug 9
First pitch3:05 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Saturday, August 8
First pitch at 3:05 PM ET — New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium today — Old-Timers' Day (78th edition) today.
Stop 01 of 03
New York, NY · Sat Aug 8
Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees · MLB
3:05 PM ET
vs. Atlanta Braves
Must Eat at the Park
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog
Nathan's Famous from Coney Island. The original New York hot dog at the original New York stadium.
Local Beer
Bronx Brewery Pale Ale
The South Bronx craft brewery. Official craft partner of Yankee Stadium.
Bronx Brewery
The House That Ruth Built — and Then Abandoned
Pilgrim Notes · New York Baseball History
Stay Tonight · New York, NY
New York Overnight
Check-inSat, Aug 8
Check-outSun, Aug 9
First pitch tomorrow at 1:35 PM ET. Leave by 10:07 AM.
Sun Morning
When to Depart
Leave by10:07 AM
Drive to Philadelphia114 mi · 2h
Game time1:35 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · New York, NY
Before You Hit the Road
Russ and Daughters
Houston Street since 1914. The essential New York appetizing shop. Smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese and capers is a religious experience. The fourth generation of the family still runs it.
Nova lox + hand-rolled bagel + cream cheese
Open 8 AM daily
Lunch Stop · I-95 S, Exit 20, South Philly
Midway Fuel-Up
Pat's King of Steaks
The original cheesesteak, open since 1930 at 9th and Passyunk. Open 24 hours. Order provolone or Whiz, wit or witout onions — and say it right or the guy behind the counter will correct you. This is Philadelphia.
Cheesesteak wit Whiz
Open 24 hours
Worth the Detour · +15 min
World's Largest Glacial Pothole
A coal miner set off explosives in 1884 and accidentally uncovered a 38-foot-deep Ice Age hole. It held 140,000 gallons of meltwater. You can look straight down into the Earth.
Archbald, PA · 15 min detourNew York → Philadelphia
114 mi · 2h · easy leg
DAY 2
Sunday, August 9
A short 2h drive from New York sets up the day. First pitch at 1:35 PM ET — Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park today — Alumni Day (Player Appearances) today. World's Largest Glacial Pothole is worth 15 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 03
Philadelphia, PA · Sun Aug 9
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia Phillies · MLB
1:35 PM ET
vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Must Eat at the Park
Tony Luke's Cheesesteak
The definitive Philly cheesesteak at the ballpark. Chopped ribeye, American or Whiz, on a seeded Amoroso roll.
Local Beer
Yards Brawler
Yards, the iconic Philadelphia craft brewery. Brawler is a pugilist-style mild ale.
Yards Brewing
Broad Street Bullies and the Best Fans in Sports (Maybe)
Pilgrim Notes · Philadelphia Baseball History
Stay Tonight · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Overnight
Check-inSun, Aug 9
Check-outMon, Aug 10
First pitch tomorrow at 7:10 PM ET. Leave by 3:42 PM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by3:42 PM
Drive to New York114 mi · 2h
Game time7:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Philadelphia, PA
Before You Hit the Road
Down Home Diner
Reading Terminal Market since 1987. Jack McDavid's Southern-inspired diner inside the greatest indoor market in America. Scrapple, eggs, grits — the Philadelphia breakfast you're supposed to eat.
Scrapple + eggs + grits
Open 7 AM Mon–Sat
Worth the Detour · +15 min
World's Largest Glacial Pothole
A coal miner set off explosives in 1884 and accidentally uncovered a 38-foot-deep Ice Age hole. It held 140,000 gallons of meltwater. You can look straight down into the Earth.
Archbald, PA · 15 min detourPhiladelphia → New York
114 mi · 2h · easy leg
DAY 7
Friday, August 14
First pitch at 7:10 PM ET — New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals at Citi Field tonight. World's Largest Glacial Pothole is worth 15 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 03
New York, NY · Fri Aug 14
Citi Field
New York Mets · MLB
7:10 PM ET
vs. Washington Nationals
Must Eat at the Park
Shake Shack ShackBurger
Danny Meyer's Shake Shack arrived at Citi Field and changed MLB concessions. The ShackBurger with crinkle-cut fries is the standard.
Local Beer
Sixpoint Crisp Lager
The Brooklyn craft brewery. Crisp is the easy-drinking lager — the correct everyday option.
Sixpoint Brewery
The House That Ruth Built — and Then Abandoned
Pilgrim Notes · New York Baseball History
Shift 2 days to catch Old-Timers' Day (78th edition) at Yankee Stadium.
• Old-Timers' Day (78th edition) at Yankee Stadium
• Alumni Day (Player Appearances) at Citizens Bank Park
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What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 3 games (avg $46)$138
Hotels · 6 nights (avg $155)$930
Fuel · 228 mi at $0.18/mi$41
Ballpark food & drinks$150
Total Estimate$1,259
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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