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Originally Posted by zcaveman
Just a hint - if you decide to take the subway, buy the return tokens at the same time you buy to go tokens. It will save you standing in line on the way back. I learned this when I went to a NY Met game at Shea.
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For the record, the only tokens left are in museums - they are no longer accepted at the turnstiles. There is a Metro Card now that you can put money on with a credit card, or buy at a store or "token booth".
The subway is definitely the easiest way around the city, and especially to get to a Yankee game. It's safe as long as you don't wear Boston Red Sox gear ;D There will be a rush hour crowd going up to the game and a post game crowd going back, so you won't be alone on a subway platform.
The ferry is a very civilized way to go, but has one large drawback in my mind. It leaves 1/2 hour after the last out for the return trip. So if the game is a blow-out, or it goes 15 innings until 1 AM, you're pretty much stuck there.
Driving is possible, but expect to sit for quite some time getting out especially. Getting there can be difficult too. I've done it quite a few times though as I live in Staten Island and the trip back from the Bronx to SI via public transportation can take upwards of 3 hours!
There are many, many restaurant's there. If you're going to a play while in town, I'd recommend 2 really neat places - Carmine's for family style Italian food (47th St) or Frankie & Johnny's on either 8th or 9th around 49th st. (don't remember). I think F&J's has been there since the 1950's, and you'll get the world's best chopped salad (if you like that), a great steak, a steep check (remember, it's Manhattan) and a very liberal dose of NY attitude from the wait staff. Carmine's is lower priced, has excellent Italian, huge portions (share), and a huge crowd (so expect to wait).
Have a great time!