When you’re planning a vacation, you might want to visit cities with great sports teams. However, there are so many sports cities in America, so you will need to narrow down your choices. Consider visiting Atlanta, Houston, and Kansas City. These three cities host a variety of sporting events all year long, so they make great vacation spots for sports fans.
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia, is known as a leader in culture, but it offers plenty of entertainment options for sports fans as well. The city has five major sports teams. Also, three venues in the area — the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Motor Speedway, and Road Atlanta — host events like NASCAR Sprint Cup races, the Petit Le Mans, and the Monster Truck Jam. Additionally, the PGA Tour Championship is held in Atlanta, along with a host of collegiate sporting events, such as the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
When there isn’t a game and you are looking for things to do in Atlanta, check out the College Football Hall of Fame, which personalizes your experience based on your favorite college football team.
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas, has six professional sports teams, including the 2017 Major League Baseball World Champion Astros. All the major sports teams play in four stadiums in the bustling downtown area. In the spring, you can see the Dynamo, Dash, Astros, or Sky Sox play as their seasons begin. You can catch the start of the Texans’ or Rockets’ seasons in the fall. If you like other sports or specific events, Houston has held Olympic qualifying soccer matches, the NCAA Final Four, rodeos, and Super Bowls.
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri, is a sports town that really gets rocking close to the spring and in the fall.
Consider making a trip to Kansas City during a National Football League season because that’s when the Chiefs play. If you can arrive early to a Chiefs game, take part in the city’s world-famous tailgating parties. During a Chiefs game, feel the energy as the fans try to keep Arrowhead Stadium in the record books as the loudest stadium. The atmosphere is electric when both the Chiefs and the Royals (the 2015 MLB champions) are making runs for the postseason, as both teams play in the Truman Sports complex.
In March, college basketball dominates Kansas City. During March Madness, the city hosts a bevy of games for men and women. This year, the city was scheduled to host 62 teams and 57 games in 17 days.
Kansas City is also rich in history. During your stay in KC, take some time to check out the Negro League Baseball Museum and other historical sites. Kansas city also has number of dining options, explore the restaurants in downtown Kansas City
If you’re looking for some fantastic sports cities to visit, you can’t go wrong with Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, or Kansas City, MO. From football to basketball, racing, and halls of fame, each city offers enough entertainment to satisfy the sports lover in you. Keep these cities in mind as you plan your next vacation.
