Sports fan looking to score big in NYC? Forget buzzer beaters and hail mary's-- this tour's a winner from start to finish.
Tip off is at Harlem's Rucker Court, which has hosted some of basketball's greatest legends. Shoot around with the locals, or have your picture take beneath the NBA's summer street-league sign. Plus, visit the historic Polo Grounds just across the street.
Cross the river to the Bronx to pay homage to the Yankees. Tour the stadium, visit their museum, spend some time in Monument Park, and visit the team store.
The Mets are next on the schedule. If you'd like, you can trade your Yankees stadium tour for an inside look at Citi Field-- but either way, you'll at least stop in at the team store. Flushing Meadows is also home to the Billie Jean King Tennis Center and Arthur Ashe Stadium, the world's largest tennis stadium and home to the U.S. Open.
Boxing fan? The next tour stop will have you hooked. Some of the most famous boxers and wrestlers in the world have trained at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, including Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman. Stop in to watch the next generation of fighters spar, or add a trip to the Barclay Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets.
Back in Manhattan, you'll visit The West Fourth Street Courts, known as "The Cage," This tiny court is known for its tough, street-style basketball, and having honed the physical skills of players like Dr. J., Walter Berry, and Jayson Williams.
End your experience with a trip to Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks and Rangers. As a private tour, you'll be privy to many opportunities to customize your experience to best suit your sports interests.
It should be quite hit.