Just a short walk from the Greyhound Bus Station in Downtown Binghamton, on the corner of Henry and Fayette, you’ll find NYSEG stadium, home of the Binghamton Mets. While the gray concrete exterior doesn’t match the monumental stature of the New York Mets’ Citi Field, don’t be fooled. Inside, you’ll find the makings for a unique outing.

Perhaps you’ve gone to B-Mets games in the past and found them to be dull affairs. Well, you’ll be happy to hear that the team is under new ownership this season, and the goal is to make home games can’t-miss entertainment.

The team’s new president and owner, John Hughes, has taken large steps to enhance the fan experience while paying special attention to students. Under his leadership, the stadium has introduced a whole new slate of food selections, remodeled and expanded the souvenir store, replaced the playing field with new grass and planned a lot of exciting promotions. Overall, the new and improved facilities and events will make Binghamton Mets games a great experience for BU students to attend. Best of all, it’s still cheap. Most tickets are around $10.

You won’t be disappointed by the new food options in the stadium; there are now a plethora of new carts in addition to the existing concession stands. New eateries include a cart called “Salsa” that serves tacos, burritos and other Mexican fare, “Smokies,” where you can buy smoked meats and sausages, “Steakadelphia,” for Philly cheesesteaks and “Franx and Sweets,” where you can find a variety of hot dogs and savory snacks. Additionally, the stadium now features a wide craft beer selection and hickory barbecue, right next to the relocated Lupo’s stand.

But if none of this excites you, then the promotions will. From dropping 500 pounds of candy from a helicopter, to fireworks on Fridays and happy hours an hour before first pitch, there is something to excite everyone throughout the week.

For those who go to watch, you will get the chance to see some top prospects before they enter the Major Leagues. At one point, 18 of the 25 players on the Mets’ playoff roster, a team that went on to advance to the World Series, had played for the B-Mets. This year should be full of Major League talent, as Dominic Smith, the Mets’ first-round pick in 2013, currently mans first base and bats third for the B-Mets. Robert Gsellman, currently an ace for Binghamton, could one day be a member of the Mets’ star-studded pitching staff and Amed Rosario, a top shortstop prospect, will be playing for the B-Mets in the near future.

As warmer weather approaches, we urge you to shed your winter coat and take advantage of this local experience. Many of us will only be in the Binghamton area for a short amount of time, so it’s important to make the best of it while we’re here. However, if you just want to see some good baseball — minus the trek Downtown, food, lights and promotions — you can go see the Bearcats play on campus. We have a team that won the America East in 2013 and 2014 and currently sits atop the conference. The games are right here on campus and are almost always competitive.

So if you want to head Downtown, or stay on campus, catch a baseball game on a warm spring evening. Don’t miss out on this Binghamton tradition.