East Rutherford: Stadium, Events and Indoor Snow Sports

East Rutherford, New Jersey, brings together several distinct reasons to visit: MetLife Stadium is a hub for American football and major events, American Dream is home to an aquarium and indoor snow sports, and the Meadowlands Racetrack adds harness racing and events to the mix. When planning your stay, the town’s name is therefore not the only thing that matters; so does the program you actually want to attend. Each attraction has its own focus, and specific dates or availability also matter for guided tours and some events.

MetLife Stadium: Teams, Tours and Major Events

MetLife Stadium is located in East Rutherford and is the home field of the New York Jets and the New York Football Giants. Major events previously held there include Super Bowl XLVIII, WrestleMania 29 and WrestleMania 35, as well as the Copa America Centenario final. The stadium’s event history also includes concerts, college football games and international soccer matches. It appeals to fans of both football teams as well as travelers interested in major sporting and live events.

Guided stadium tours include stops at the Press Box, Moody's Commissioners Club and the Legacy Room. Which of these areas are included in a tour depends on availability at the venue. If you’re planning a tour specifically, keep this condition in mind when choosing a date.

American Dream: Aquarium and Real Indoor Snow

SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium is located at American Dream near the Meadowlands Complex in East Rutherford. Big SNOW is also located at American Dream and is North America’s first and only year-round indoor ski and snowboard resort with real snow. This offers a choice between two different leisure activities: visiting the aquarium or skiing and snowboarding in an indoor setting.

At Big SNOW, a temperature-controlled indoor mountain offers enough freshly groomed snow for a full day of skiing or snowboarding. This year-round indoor attraction has a different focus from a particular game or event with a set date. If you’re choosing your trip mainly for an activity, this distinction can help guide your decision.

Meadowlands Racetrack: Harness Racing and Events

The Meadowlands Racetrack offers harness racing year-round, simulcasting from around the world and sports betting at the FanDuel Sportsbook. The racetrack also hosts annual beer, wine and food truck festivals. Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment also offers a calendar of numerous festivals, events and family-friendly activities. The festivals return each year, but the specific dates of individual events may vary.

For planning purposes, it’s worth distinguishing between year-round activities and events on specific dates. If you want to time your hotel stay around a particular festival or event, check the calendar before planning your trip. For a stadium tour, you should also consider the availability of the included areas. This can help you align your hotel dates with the visit that matters most to you.

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