Opened in 1879, Madison Square Garden is the oldest and most popular indoor arena in New York City. It’s mainly used for ice hockey and basketball games, although it also organizes other events, such as boxing, professional wrestling, circuses and concerts.  It hosted numerous memorable events in the past, such as the fight between between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 1971, the Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Championship and a range of concerts from renowned musicians such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Presely, The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen.

Madison Square Garden occupies nearly 1,000,000 square feet and hosts more than 600 events every year. Therefore, it’s quite likely you can catch an event during your visit in the city, but you can also explore the arena on one of their guided tours. The tours will show you everything that was restored during the 2013’s renovations, as well as give you an insider view into the locker rooms. Madison Square Garden also has several restaurants and cafes that are the perfect way to finish your tour.  

How to find a gym with day pass access in Madison Square Garden?

Madison Square Garden is located in the heart of Manhattan and as a legendary sports venue it might inspire you to work out during your exploration of the city. You can do that in About New York Health & Racquet Club 23rd St, a famous sports club located just a 15 minute walk away. Book a TrainAway day pass to enjoy all this club has to offer, from a broad range of cardio and strength training equipment, to the swimming pool and a sauna.

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