About Yankee Stadium 

Located in the Bronx, New York, Yankee Stadium is an iconic venue that is home to the beloved (or detested, depending on where you’re from) New York Yankees baseball team. The Yankees have a legacy of over 100 years within New York, and the stadium has undergone several renovations during that time. The current Yankee Stadium opened in 2009. Construction of this large venue took 3 years and cost over 2 billion dollars. The venue holds just over 47,000 fans and consists of a regal Indiana limestone exterior.

The bowl-shaped stadium places the majority of seats in the lower bowl, with grandstands behind and bleacher seats in the outfield. Depending on who you’re rooting for, you may find certain areas of the stadium more welcoming than others. The most die-hard fans tend to sit in the outfield bleachers! 

Yankee Stadium incorporates significant figures and moments from throughout the team’s long history into the design. The Great Hall holds banners of the team's heroes, and within Monument Park, you can spot retired numbers, plaques, and monuments to the team and its players.

Whether you’re a hardcore baseball fan or just want to see what all the fuss is about, attending a game at Yankee Stadium is a fully immersive experience. Before you know it, you’ll be singing along to Frank Sinatra and the Village People and participating in the team roll call with the rest of the fans. 

Pro Tip: Visitors aren’t permitted to enter Yankee Stadium with bags larger than 16” x 16” x 8,” so be sure to stash any larger items with Bounce while you’re at the game! 

Things to Do Near Yankee Stadium 

Whether you’re in the area on your way to a ballgame or just curious about one of New York’s most iconic landmarks, there are tons of things to do in and around Yankee Stadium. You can get to know the surrounding neighborhoods, soak up the baseball experience by participating in the Yankee Stadium traditions, or both! The following are some suggested itinerary items if you find yourself at Yankee stadium.  

• Learn about the life of Alexander Hamilton as you tour the Hamilton Grange estate in St. Nicholas Park

• Enjoy a leisurely nature walk through the tree-lined paths of St. Nicholas Park

• Learn about the legacies of some of America’s biggest literary, musical, and artistic icons within the American Academy of Arts and Letters

• Snap a photo of the picturesque homes along Strivers’ Row and learn about the significance of this historic district

• Sample stadium food between innings at Yankee Stadium, which includes options like Lobel’s steak sandwiches or Mighty Quinn’s BBQ

• Sip a refreshing (and affordable) beer at Stan’s Sports Bar, a popular pre and post-game watering hole for Yankee’s fans

• Sing and dance along to the YMCA during the seventh-inning stretch at Yankee Stadium

Transit Options Near Yankee Stadium

• Train: Metro North

• Subway: Number 4, B and D trains

• Bus: Bx1, Bx2, Bx6, Bx13, BxM4

• Uber

• Taxi

Luggage Storage Near Yankee Stadium 

Yankee Stadium is conveniently located within a short distance of subway and bus stations, making it easy to access via public transportation. Whether you plan to spend your whole day at the stadium or want to take advantage of transit to explore further afoot, you’ll have a much easier time without heavy bags in tow. Stash your luggage with a local Bounce partner, so you are free to follow your whims both inside and beyond the stadium. 

Luggage Storage Options Near Yankee Stadium 

Since you can’t take large bags into Yankee Stadium, it’s important to have a backup plan. Fortunately, Bounce has partnered with small businesses in the surrounding area to ensure that short-term luggage storage is always at your fingertips. Just drop your bag with Bounce before the game, and you’ll be all set! Download the app and choose the drop-off location best for you.

Luggage Storage Near American Academy of Arts and Letters 

Located in Washington Heights, the American Academy of Arts and Letters is an honor society celebrating the best of American literature, visual arts, and music. The society holds only 250 members, including literary icons like Allen Ginsberg, Edna St. Vincent Millay and William Carlos Williams, musicians like Bob Dylan and Duke Ellington, architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and many other names you’re sure to recognize. New members are elected each year. The Academy holds a collection of galleries that are open to visitors at select times throughout the year. The exhibitions rotate; however, there is a fixed exhibit dedicated to the composer Charles Ives. This exhibit, known as The Studio, is open twice per year, or by appointment. If you’re interested in American literature and arts, this museum is definitely worth a visit. Stash any extra bags with a Bounce partner in the area ahead of your visit as space is limited inside.

Luggage Storage Near St. Nicholas Park

St. Nicholas Park is a 23-acre public park located in Harlem. It is bordered by St. Nicholas Terrace on the west side and St. Nicholas Avenue on the east side. During the 1600s, this area was settled by Dutch farmers, but by the late 1800s, crops had dwindled and the area was repurposed with trains and tenement houses. In 1885 the area was designated a public park, and it has expanded considerably since then. St. Nicholas Park is now home to walking trails, benches, a playground, a basketball court, a community garden, dog-friendly play areas, and more. Alexander Hamilton’s home, Hamilton Grange, was relocated to the north end of the park in 2008. In addition to touring the Alexander Hamilton estate, visitors to St. Nicholas Park can enjoy treed walking paths that offer beautiful views of the city. If you’re looking for a natural oasis in the midst of the city, St. Nicholas Park is the perfect place to go! Drop any non-essential luggage with a Bounce partner nearby so you can wander freely in the park.  

Luggage Storage Near Strivers’ Row 

Strivers’ Row, also known as the St. Nicholas Historic District, is a 2-block row of townhouses constructed in the 1890s. The homes were part of a real estate development built on a prestigious plot of land in Harlem. Ultimately the development failed, an economic depression hit, and white families moved out of Harlem. Black families were not permitted to buy these homes, and they sat empty until the 1920s when laws finally allowed Black families to purchase them. These Black homeowners were referred to within the community as “strivers.” This row of homes is recognized as a historic district. The houses are photogenic, with stoic brick facades, flanked by leafy green trees. For your convenience, leave your bags with a nearby Bounce partner so you can poke around in this neighborhood at your leisure.