Bigger Than Life
After a heartbreaking loss against division rival Baltimore, the Bengals are hitting the road, facing the New York Giants this Sunday.
If you’re joing them on the trip to New York – ok, New Jersey – as either a sports or travel fan, check out options for 3-Ways to enjoy a weekend of football, food and drinks, and the one of the greatest cities in the world.
DIEHARD FAN
Staying next door to the action sounds pretty exciting, right? Check out the Hampton Inn Carlstadt - At The Meadowlands (304 Paterson Plank Road), just a two-minute drive to Metlife Stadium. The hotel offers a free breakfast, free parking, a fitness center, and a variety of different room options. This hotel will keep you close to the action with guest-friendly amenities to give you an excellent stay.
If you’re looking for a bar that offers the feel of home, check out Phebe's Tavern (359 Bowery). The bar is the New York City home of the Bengals, offering a “WHO DEY” special food and drink menu on game day, including coneys, Cincy dip, or a 3-way with the Skyline chili.
Aside from football and food, New York City and the surrounding area you’ll find no shortage of things to do. If you want to stay close to the hotel (and MetLife Stadium!), check out East Coast Connection (304 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, N.J.). Opened in 1983, the store has a massive selection of sports cards, some dating back to the Civil War, plus Upper Deck Memorabilia. It’s a must-see for sports fans.
ON THE BANDWAGON
If you’re looking for a more relaxed weekend, just close enough to the action to get there on time and have a great stay, check out the Hilton Meadowlands (Two Meadowlands Plaza), just a few minute’s drive from the stadium. Along with a number of room styles, the hotel has an on-site restaurant and a fitness center.
Mickey’s Bar & Grill (601 Riverside Ave.) is short drive from Metlife Stadium. The menu includes bar staples like Buffalo wings, disco fries, and their famous Bang Cheese Sliders. If you’re. looking for a pint of Guinness and dozens of TVs, this is your place.
Want to do a little exploring but stay close to the action? The Sea Life Aquarium (1 American Dream Way Suite A) is home to more than 3,000 creatures. The nearby TiLT Museum offers an Instagram-worthy experience of optical illusions and photo-ops.
ALONG FOR THE RIDE
Coming to New York for the game and a weekend of sight-seeing? Stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus, close to both the city and stadium. The hotel is a 15 minute drive from Manhattan and Metlife, making it the a perfect middle ground for a stay.
When in New York, there is never a shortage of amazing places to eat or have a few drinks. And as is a tradition, dollar slice pizza (hit the link for a map!) is a staple of any visit to the city that never sleeps.
To truly experience New York, newcomer or not, a trip to Times Square is nothing short of awesome. Get your fill of shopping, grab a bite to eat, and take in some of the full experience of of being in New York. (Before you head over to Central Park or the Met or stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge.)
– Tanner Hockman