Seeing a Red Sox vs. Yankees game at Yankee Stadium is about as iconic as it gets – the ultimate matchup in one of the sport’s most legendary venues. My first reaction stepping inside was, “Are we in Rome?” With its towering light-colored limestone exterior and massive scale, the place feels more like a modern Colosseum than a ballpark – which, to be fair, fits a team that’s long ruled the baseball world. Located in the Bronx, the stadium requires a decent subway ride from Manhattan, but the sheer grandeur and sense of history make it well worth the trip. Inside, it’s packed with nods to Yankee legends throughout – from the Great Hall’s tribute banners to the Yankees Museum and its jaw-dropping “Ball Wall.” While we didn’t get to sample the concessions inside, the area is lined with street vendors (can’t go wrong with a classic NYC gyro). The energy during the game was electric, with passionate but surprisingly friendly fans filling the stands. It may be new, but Yankee Stadium still manages to feel like hallowed ground.

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