NYC Guide To The US Open
The US Open is arguably one of the most exciting sports events of the year, featuring five battles for the title of champion in tennis in the categories of men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. The US Open is among the oldest sports competitions in the United States with the first tournament taking place in August of 1881, in Newport Casino, Newport, R.I.
US Open 2014
Arthur Ashe Stadium
11101 Corona Avenue
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY
www.usopen.org/
Aug. 25 to Sept. 8
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Getting There
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The US Open is held at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens, accessible by roadway, subway or the Long Island Rail Road. Click here for more information including how to get there by subway, train, driving directions and parking information.
Andy Roddick(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Day Sessions: All gates open to public at 10 a.m. (Note: For Session 25/Women's Singles Final and Men's Doubles Final on Sunday, September 7, gates open at 11:00 a.m. and for Session 26/Men's Singles Final on Monday, September 8, gates open at 3:00 p.m.)
Evening Sessions: All grounds gates open at 6:00 p.m., Arthur Ashe Stadium will open at 6:30 p.m. or 40 minutes after the conclusion of the day sessions. Guests with restaurant passes, hospitality invitations and Luxury Suite ticket holders will have access to the site through the East Gate, and restaurant elevators at 5:00 p.m. Early-entrance evening ticket holders will have access to the grounds at 4:00 p.m.
Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens, hosts the US Open Tennis Championships. (Credit: Getty Images)
Please note that every person, including children, will need to pass through a security check point to ensure everyone's safety. Each person is limited to one bag each, and all bags are subject to searches. Bags may not exceed a foot wide or tall, and 16 inches long. For a full list of what you can bring with you and security measures at the US Open, click here.
Dining
Aces and Champions Bar & Grill
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Located between Gates 3 and 4, and available to Courtside Box and Luxury Suite ticket holders, guests may access both restaurants by using the elevators on the east side of the stadium near the US Open Club. Aces offers excellent seafood dishes along with sushi prepared by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. While Champions Bar & Grill offers a "modern take on the traditional clubhouse atmosphere," serving up classic American fare prepared by Celebrity Chef David Burke. Loge and Promenade Subscription Series ticket holders may purchase passes by calling the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Ticket Office at (718) 760-6363.
Heineken Red Star Cafe
Located next to the South Plaza Fountains you'll find the Heineken Red Star Cafe. Guests may enjoy the wonderful views from the top of the two-story building, keep track of what is happening on the courts and enjoy something off the café's menu all at the same time. On the ground level of the building you will find the US Open Collection Store, which features a complete assortment of 2014 US Open merchandise plus a limited selection of Heineken-branded items.
Moët & Chandon Terrace
Imbibe in a glass of bubbly at the Moët & Chandon Terrace, which offers guests an outdoor lounge area. Moët & Chandon Imperial Champagne is featured here along with full-service bar options.
US Open Food Village (Food Court)
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If you want a quick bite to eat such as ice cream or a hot dog or just a drink, then visit the U.S. Open Food Village. Among the amazing food options are Classic Burger, Carnegie Deli, Fresca Mexicana, New Delhi Spice, Southern Barbeque, and a Grey Goose Bar.
Arthur Ashe Stadium (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)
Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours
1350 Columbia St., Suite 501
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 675-3555
www.tours4tennis.com/
If you're traveling from out of town — or even if you are a local — you might find it easier to book a pre-packaged trip available through Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours, Inc., which covers the bulk of your US Open needs from hotel to transfers to tickets. An official partner of the USTA and US Open, the company has been in business for more than 35 years providing world class tennis tour travel packages.
T.R. Threston is a travel writer and historic non-fiction writer currently living in New York City. She worked as a travel agent for a number of years before turning to a career in writing for magazines, newspapers, online media and guidebooks. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
