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NBA Basketball Arena Review - Madison Square Garden
Located at 8th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets, the "World's Most Famous Arena" stands as a tribute to the sport of basketball. Madison Square Garden, with its old school look and feel, is home to the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. Constructed just a stone's throw away from Times Square, Madison Square Garden provides basketball fans with an experience that solidifies the arena's nickname - the "Mecca of Basketball."

The Knicks have called the Garden home since the building first opened its doors in 1968. While the arena, itself, holds approximately 300 events per year, it is the New York Knicks that always draw the biggest crowds and the most frenzied fans. The Garden provides ample space for everyone who wants to witness a sporting event within its hallowed structures. Capacity for the Garden is set just under 20,000, and famous celebrities like Spike Lee, Jay-Z, and Beyonce have all been known to be seated court-side to watch their favorite NBA players compete.

Once the game gets going, there is nothing like watching a New York Knicks contest with 20,000 other screaming fans who all have a tremendous understanding of the game of basketball and how it is supposed to be played. The aesthetic value that Madison Square Garden provides is the main reason why every basketball fan should make the trip to see at least one Knicks game in their lifetime.

When planning your traveling accommodations to the arena, it might be best to rely strictly on the subway system that runs through Manhattan. Swarms of traffic plague Manhattan even if there is not a game taking place at Madison Square Garden, but it is much more congested when there is a game on the evening's docket. If you would still like to make an attempt at driving, there is cheap parking on 27th-30th Streets that will provide a close proximity for you to make the trek to the Garden.

If you are looking for good food inside the arena, you will find ample locations to satisfy your hunger. The Club Bar & Grill Restaurant, located between Gates 60 and 67, offers all of the traditional food that one enjoys when viewing their favorite sporting event. Other restaurants/bars within the Garden's walls are: Play by Play Sports Restaurant between Gates 60 and 67, the All Star Bar by Gate 60, and the End Court Bar between Gates 63 and 64.

You're best bet if you are looking to find a bite to eat either before or after the game in the area surrounding MSG would be to look at some of the restaurants in the 8th Ave./23rd St. section of Chelsea. Here you will find a good number of restaurants that cater to every kind of taste imaginable. You might also want to visit the Hell's Kitchen area on 9th Ave. before going to a Knicks game, as this section of restaurants provides great variety at reasonable prices for those who are looking to eat at a location that is not too far away from the Garden.

Searching for a good nightclub to visit after the game? Look no further than the West 30s area of midtown Manhattan. The Copacabana, Studio 450, the Comedy Garden, and 7W New York are all chic nightspots that allow you to relax and enjoy your favorite beverage after a night of cheering for the Knicks. There are also plenty of bars in this area of New York as well. The Skybox Bar & Grill provides the sports bar atmosphere while Local West is a rooftop bar that gives you a great view of the vicinity surrounding the Garden.

Before the game begins, you may be looking for a great place to shop for clothes and other accessories that will be necessary for you to look your best for the upcoming game at the Garden. The Manhattan Mall on 6th Ave. and 33rd Street along with H&M - Herald Square on Broadway are both locations that you should look into before making the trek to watch the Knicks play.

There are also many landmarks that New York City can offer if you have the opportunity to spend the whole day in the city. The Empire State Building on Fifth Avenue, the Washington Square Arch in Greenwich Village, and St. Patrick's Cathedral on Madison Ave. all offer great insight into the history and culture that a city like New York can provide residents and tourists alike.

If you are a fan of basketball, Madison Square Garden should be at the top of your list of places that you want to see in your lifetime. Watching a New York Knicks game amongst all of the hanging banners and retired numbers provides a sense of the basketball history that has passed through the Garden's hallowed halls. Not only does Madison Square Garden provide everything you could ever want from an arena, the surrounding area also gives you just as much reason to visit this storied location. The Garden is truly an iconic landmark in the history of basketball, and its allure continues to grow with each passing season.
 

 
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