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Classic Elegance on a Grand Scale

A part of Indiana’s historical landscape since 1916, Laurel Hall was built as the home to one of Indiana’s wealthiest families. Owned and operated by the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation and home to the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity national headquarters since 2006, Laurel Hall combines beauty and character with modern conveniences to create a perfect venue for any occasion.

Your guests will be wowed by the six-acres of grounds and 36,000 square feet this mansion boasts. Laurel Hall provides a great location for weddings up to 200 guests. Friends and family will marvel at the stained glass windows, architectural details, and ornate mantelpieces. The landscape provides a picturesque location for any ceremony.

With a value on the overall experience, Laurel Hall aims to provide our guests and their vendors with ample time to bring their event dreams to life. Our packages are designed to include time for our clients and their guest list to relax and enjoy their next great event.

Let’s make memories.

TBK Bank Sports Complex and Entertainment Center

Bettendorf, Iowa

2018

Home of sports leagues, tournaments and camps. Located off of I-80, the indoor complex houses an Olympic-size indoor soccer field that can also host baseball/softball games, basketball/volleyball courts, training facilities and restaurant. The outdoor facilities feature 2 lighted turf soccer fields, 10 turf baseball/softball diamonds and 5 sand volleyball courts. Rounding out the 75 acre-complex is the 2-story family entertainment center comprised of 32 bowling alleys, Quad City’s largest arcade, 2-story laser tag arena, 2 Escape rooms, meeting and banquet space, restaurant and sports bar.

Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex

Overland Park, Kansas

2009

Host of local, regional & national soccer tournaments. Recently named a top soccer city, Overland Park has one of the best soccer fields in the country. This popular 96acre soccer complex features 12 lighted, regulation-size, all-season synthetic turf fields, fieldhouse, concession stands, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, multiple playgrounds for the athletes and their families plus a skate park. Other amenities include electronic video boards, locker rooms, meeting and event space, restaurant and 2 nearby golf courses. Rentals for tournaments, camps and clinics are available.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Louisville Kentucky

1884

Home of the iconic Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat. Celebrate the extraordinary role Louisville Slugger baseball bats have played in baseball’s past, present and future. Included in the timed admission and factory tour are a visit to the main exhibit gallery, guided tour of the bat factory, a trip to the bat vault where 3,000 original models are stored, daily programming and exhibits in the theater and Pee Wee Reese exhibit gallery. Visitors receive a mini Louisville Slugger bat at the tour’s end. Tickets: $22/adult; book tickets online. Group packages and rates are available with advance reservations.

A park for every passion

Whether you’re looking to rev up or wind down, we’ve got a place just for you. Nestled in some of the state’s most beautiful settings, Kentucky State Parks offer a wide range of activities – from outdoor adventures to nature escapes – and accommodations from rustic campsites and cozy cabins to resort park lodges. Plus, 13 nationally recognized state park golf courses get you out on the links to soak up incredible views.

Book your summer getaway at parks.ky.gov!

Churchill Downs

Louisville, Kentucky

Capacity: 165,000

1875

Home of the Kentucky Derby - the longest continually running sporting event in America, the most exciting 2 minutes in sports – and Kentucky Oaks. Hosts Thoroughbred horse racing in Spring, September, Fall. Churchill Downs covers 175 acres, features a 1-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a 7/8-mile turf race course inside the main track. The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks have run continuously since 1875. The race track has hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championship 9 times.

Tickets: $20/adult to the Kentucky Derby Museum includes a 25-minute guided walking tour of the track.

Caesars Superdome

New Orleans, Louisiana

Capacity: 73,208

1975

Home of the New Orleans Saints (NFL); Host of 7 Super Bowls and 8th in 2025, 4 BCS National Championship Games, Sugar Bowl (NCAA), 5 Men’s Final Four Basketball (NCAA), Bayou Classic, other events and concerts. An icon on the New Orleans skyline, the Superdome holds the world’s record for being the largest fixed dome structure and hosting the most Super Bowls of any other venue – at seven. The venue will host its eighth Super Bowl in 2025. When visiting, look for the Saints Hall of Fame Museum, located on Gate B, Plaza level, and Champions Square, an outdoor festival plaza.

Tiger Stadium

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Capacity: 102,321

1924

Home of the LSU Tigers football (NCAA-SEC); Nicknamed “Death Valley;” 6th largest college football stadium. Since most of Tiger Stadium’s games are played at night under the lights – a tradition introduced in 1931, fans have plenty of time for the famous Tiger tailgating tradition before going to “Saturday Night in Death Valley.” After each LSU victory, the stadium’s north end lights up in “victory gold.” Plan a stop to see Mike the Tiger, the only live tiger living on a college campus in the U.S. The Tiger Habitat is across from the stadium between Bernie Moore Track Stadium and Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

James A. Banks Sr. Portland Exposition Building

Portland, Maine

Capacity: 3,000

1915

Home of Maine Celtics NBA G League team, Maine Roller Derby, high school basketball. Host of sporting events, concerts, trade shows and conferences. The second oldest arena in continuous operation (behind Boston’s Matthews Arena), the sports and exhibition venue is commonly referred to as the Portland “Expo.” Adjacent to Hadlock Field and the Portland Ice Arena, the complex is comprised of 5 inter-connected buildings with 10 meeting rooms in 24,000 sq. ft of exhibition space.

The Ripken Experience

Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Maryland

Capacity: 6,000

2003

Home of replicas of 9 iconic and historic MLB ballparks, used for baseball tournaments and camps in the spring, summer and fall.

The first of the Ripken Experience youth baseball destinations opened in the Ripken’s hometown of Aberdeen along the I-95 corridor. Designed to provide a Big League experience to all participants, the familyfriendly complex features youth-sized replicas of notable MLB ballparks: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Citi Field, PNC Park, Nationals Park, Memorial Stadium, Citizens Bank & Old Yankee Stadium.

Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum

Baltimore, Maryland

1974

Home of the birthplace of Babe Ruth, born in 1895. The building became the official museum of the Baltimore Orioles in 1983 and expanded in 2015.

Located 3 blocks west of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, visitors can follow the 60 baseballs painted on the sidewalk from the Babe Ruth statue at the ballpark to the Museum. Exhibits showcase the life and career of George Herman “Babe” Ruth.

Tickets: $13/adult; 45-60 minute, self-guided tour. Rate for groups larger than 10 is $4/person; reserve in advance. Private tours are available.

Fenway Park

Boston, Massachusetts

Capacity: 37,755

1912

Home of Boston Red Sox (MLB); the oldest MLB ballpark. Fenway Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

The park’s famous Green Monster – the 37’ 2”-high left field wall, part of the original construction – still has its manual scoreboard. Seating on top of the iconic wall was added in 2003.

Tours: $25/adult, daily, year-round, 30 minutes, guided, walking; April 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm, November 1 to March 31: 10am-5pm. Tours depart at the top of each hour; purchase tickets online in advance.

Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, Massachusetts

Capacity: 64,628

2002

Home of New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS).

Located 29 miles from downtown Boston, the stadium area combines a taste of New England with football. Beginning with the 2023 NFL season, the stadium features a new, more prominent lighthouse that is the venue’s signature view. On non-game days, visitors to the stadium or adjacent Patriot Place may go to the top of the lighthouse to capture panoramic views of the stadium and surrounding area. Patriot Place has shops, entertainment, restaurants, hotels, cranberry bog and nature trail.

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Springfield, Massachusetts

1959

Home to 400+ Hall of Fame inductees, features more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Sitting on the banks of the Connecticut River near the spot where the game was first played in 1891, the Hall of Fame building was designed to become one of the world’s most distinctive sports monuments. This silver sphere on Springfield’s skyline holds thousands of basketball artifacts, memorabilia, movies, images, interactive exhibits and Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.”

Tickets: $27/adult, presale; $29/adult, regular admission. Group tickets for 15 or more are $24/adult.

Michigan Stadium

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Capacity: 107,601

1927

Home of Michigan Wolverines football (Big Ten) and women’s lacrosse (Big Ten); Nicknamed “The Big House;” largest college football stadium in the U.S. Michigan Stadium is the 3rd largest stadium in the world, behind Narendra Modi Stadium in India (132,000) and Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea (115,000), and the world’s 34th largest sports venue. Prearranged, guided tours: $20/person, $10/person for non-profit groups and schools; 60-90 minutes; weekdays, scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. Tours include trips to the field, tunnel, game day locker room.

2017 Little Caesars Arena

Detroit, Michigan

Capacity: 20,332 basketball; 19,515 ice hockey

Home of the Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Detroit Pistons (NBA); host of 2024 Midwest Regional Men’s Basketball Championship (NCAA), U.S. Figure Skating Championships (2019), concerts, other sports and entertainment events.

Little Caesars Arena is an 8-story multi-purpose arena in Midtown Detroit near the historic Fox Theatre, Comerica Park (home of the MLB’s Detroit Tigers) and Ford Field (home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions).

Tours: $20/person, minimum group size is 4, schedule online in advance; 60-75 minute guided tour.

National Sports Center

Blaine, Minnesota

Capacity: 10,000

1990

Home of the world’s largest amateur sports facility, Minnesota United FC; Host of over 100 unique programs and events in a variety of sports, national & international competitions.

The 660-acre multi-sport complex operates 100+ programs and events in a variety of sports. Facilities include 50+ multi-use athletic fields, NSC Stadium with a seating capacity of 5,500, indoor courts plus indoor fields for soccer, baseball, lacrosse, 18-hole golf course, the 8-rink Super Rink, which is the largest ice arena complex in the world, and an 180-bed residence hall.

U.S. Bank Stadium

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capacity: 73,000

2016

Home of Minnesota Vikings (NFL), University of Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball (NCAA); Host of Super Bowl LII (2018), Summer X Games (2017-2020), NCAA Final Four (2019), high school sporting events. U.S. Bank Stadium is the 7th largest covered field sports stadium by capacity. The Vikings Voyage, a 10,000 sq. ft. interactive fan experience, is open during Viking events. Public tours: $29/adult, 90-minute guided, walking; Ultimate Touchdown Tour: $99/adult, 120 minutes. Group tours are available; price depends on the number of guests; complete tour request form for more info.

2010 Target Field

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capacity: 39,504

Home of the Minnesota Twins (MLB); host of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game (2014), other sporting events and concerts. Ranked #1 baseball stadium experience in North America by ESPN The Magazine. Sitting in the historic warehouse district of downtown Minneapolis, the outdoor ballpark features one of the closest seating bowls to the playing field in all of MLB. Tours: $20/adult, 90 minutes, guided, April-October. Tours start at 11am & 2pm; game day tours typically begin at 11am & 1pm. Postseason Tours: $50/ticket, 120 minutes. Advance reservations are recommended.

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

Oxford, Mississippi

Capacity: 64,038

1915

Home of the University of Mississippi Rebels football (SEC); the largest stadium in Mississippi, the 32nd largest college stadium in the U.S. and one of the oldest stadiums in college football; host of concerts, events. Tailgating in the The Grove, a 10-acre green space in the middle of campus, has been called the best tailgating experience in the nation. Outside of the stadium are the focal point of Vaught plaza – the 60-foot Lloyd Bell Tower – welcoming visitors to the stadium and the statue of Rebel head coach Johnny Vaught who guided Ole Miss to 3 national titles and 4 SEC titles from 1947-1970.

Ballparks of America

Branson, Missouri

St. Louis Cardinal Stadium Capacity: 500

2016

Home of spring and fall tournaments, clinics and leagues plus week-long summer baseball tournaments. The sports complex is known for its 2/3 replicas of 5 historic MLB ballparks in Chicago, Boston, St. Louis, Kansas City and Brooklyn. Providing a memorable baseball experience by living and playing like a Major League star, players and coaches stay in team suites that are modeled after Major League clubhouses and equipped with full-size personal lockers, private showers, air conditioning, indoor batting cages, arcade, laser tag and escape rooms.

MetraPark

Billings, Montana

Capacity: 12,000

1975

Host of MontanaFair, rodeos, equestrian and livestock shows, basketball, volleyball, hockey, boxing/wrestling other sports, concerts, trade shows and special events. The multi-use complex, covering 189 acres, houses several facilities: First Interstate Arena, a huge venue with a seating capacity of 12,000 used by Montana’s largest rodeos, ice shows, motorsports events, concerts; Montana Pavilion, a multi-purpose exhibit building; Expo Center, MetraPark’s largest multi-purpose exhibit building; and other smaller buildings, horse barns, parks and a large pond.

Charles Schwab Field

Omaha, Nebraska

Capacity: 24,000

2011

Home to the NCAA Division I Men’s College World Series and Creighton Bluejays baseball (NCAA).

Having hosted the CWS since 2011, the premiere sports and outdoor entertainment venue is located in downtown Omaha near the Old Market entertainment district. The sports venue is known for terrific site lines while watching on-field action and for its concourse that completely circles the field above the chairback seats, providing more views of the field.

Tours: Behind-the-scenes, walking, small fee charged, schedule at least 10 days in advance.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Las Vegas, Nevada

Capacity: 123,000

1996

Home of NASCAR, NHRA, short track racing, dirt racing, drifting, street racing; Host of the Electric Daisy Carnival; the 11th largest motor racing venue in the world.

The 1,200-acre, race track complex has one of the longest NASCAR tracks – a 1.5-mile oval. The 125,000 sq. ft. Neon Garage in the track’s infield features live entertainment, access to drivers and their teams and is home to the Winner’s Circle.

Tours: $15/adult; Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. Drive a NASCAR, Indy-style or GT race car during the Race Experiences.

Allegiant Stadium

Las Vegas, Nevada

Capacity: 65,000

2020

Home of the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL), University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels football (NCAA); Host of Pac-12 Championship Game, Las Vegas Bowl, 2022 & 2023 Pro Bowl, Super Bowl LVIII (2024), concerts and events. The fully enclosed, climate-controlled, silver and black stadium sits on 62 acres, just west of I-15, adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.

Tours: $65.99/adult; 75 minutes, guided, walking. See the Al Davis Memorial Torch, Broadcast Booth, locker rooms, go onto the field, more or upgrade to the Tour + Drink & View: $84.99/person. Reserve in advance.

New Hampshire Motorspeedway

Loudon, New Hampshire

Capacity: 105,491

1990

Host of NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, several regional professional racing series, monthly race weekends, amateur series events; Gift of Lights. Located on approximately 1,200 acres, the multi-use complex is the largest sports and entertainment facility in New England. It features a 1.058-mile oval speedway, a 1.6-mile road course, a 0.25-mile mini oval and a 0.25mile dirt flat track.

Driving Experiences are available to those who would like to go behind the wheel around the track at “race speed” or ride along over the 1.6-mile race course.

MetLife Stadium

East Rutherford, New Jersey

Capacity: 82,500

2010

Home of the New York Giants and New York Jets (NFL); Host to Super Bowl XLVIII (2014), 2024 NHL Stadium Series, 2026 FIFA World Cup; one of the largest stadiums in the NFL and one of the highest grossing stadiums. The stadium is one of 2 NFL stadiums shared by 2 NFL teams; the other is SoFi Stadium.. The stadium changes between Jets Green and Giants Blue for the home team. Seats on the 50 yard line are 46 feet away from the field. Group Tours: 90 minutes, Monday-Friday 10am, 1pm, 4pm for ≥10 people; $17/person or $180 for groups under 10 people. Reserve tours at least a week in advance.

Aggie Memorial Stadium

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Capacity: 28,853

1978

Home of New Mexico State Aggies football (NCAA - FBS Independent), high school rivalry football games, concerts and other large outdoor gatherings. Sitting at an elevation of 3,980 feet above sea level, between I-25 and I-10 on the eastern edge of the New Mexico State main campus, the stadium is one of the finest sports facilities in the Southwest. Featuring a ‘berm’ type of structure, the field is slightly below ground level with seats both above and below the natural ground level. This design affords fan-pleasing views of the field and stunning surrounding mountains.

UBS Arena

Elmont, New York

Capacity: 18,500

2021

Home of the New York Islanders (NHL) and concerts. Located in historic Belmont Park directly adjacent to the New York City limits, New York’s newest premier entertainment and sports venue is the only arena in metro New York that was made for music and built for hockey with great sightlines and preeminent acoustics for both. Its design was inspired by iconic New York landmarks, including Central Park, Ebbets Field, Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue Armory and Prospect Park Boathouse. The arena has the largest arena scoreboard in New York State.

Yankee Stadium

Bronx, New York

Capacity: 50,287

2009

Home of New York Yankees (MLB), New York City Football Club (MLS); Host of football games and Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl (NCAA-football).

Located one block from the original Yankee Stadium, the home of 27-time World Series Champions includes replicas of the former stadium’s features and houses the New York Yankees Museum.

Tours: $33/adult. Group Tours for ≥20: $18/person, 60 minutes; Classic Tour of Yankee Stadium visits Monument Park, New York Yankees Museum, press box and/or dugout. Book tours in advance.

1939 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Cooperstown, New York

Home to Hall of Famers; features baseball history, artifacts, showcases memorable moments on the field. The 3-story National Baseball Hall of Fame showcases one-of-a-kind artifacts that bring the game’s history to life, immersive exhibits that explore pivotal moments, photographs and film of the game’s greatest moments, a short film and the iconic Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery. Tour: $28/adult; allow 2 hours for a visit to the museum. Buy timed-tickets up to 90 days in advance. Groups: $26/adult; submit reservation request at least 5 days in advance to qualify for group rates.

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Charlotte, North Carolina

2010

Home to NASCAR Hall of Famers; features the history, heritage and future of NASCAR.

Designed to educate and entertain race fans and nonfans, the high-tech, interactive entertainment, 86,500 sq. ft. museum includes artifacts, more than 50 handson exhibits, a 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, restaurant and NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop. General Admission: $27/adult. Guided, 2-hour tours are available on Mondays and Fridays at 1pm for an additional $19. Group rates for ≥15 people are $22, reserve in advance.

1962 Kidd Brewer Stadium

Boone, North Carolina

Capacity: 30,000

Home of Appalachian State University Mountaineer football (Sun Belt Conference); Nicknamed “The Rock.” Surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Carolina High Country, “The Rock” is one of the most scenic sports venues in the country. The stadium sits 3,333 feet above sea level, making it the highest stadium of all FBS schools in the eastern U.S. “The Rock” has undergone substantial renovations and expansions over the last several years, including the addition of meeting space in the adjacent 120,000-sq.-ft. Mark E. Ricks Athletics Complex.

2008 Scheels Arena

Fargo, North Dakota

Capacity: 5,000

Home of Fargo Force (USHL), Fargo high school hockey; Host of Olympic 2018 Curling Nationals, youth hockey, basketball, concerts and other events.

Sitting on 15 acres just south of I-94, this multi-purpose, state-of-the-art venue is part of the Sanford Health Athletic Park and is primarily used for hockey although it hosts a variety of sports, concerts and trade shows. The building features two multi-purpose hockey rinks with variable seating configurations, onsite training center, locker rooms and an officials’ room.

Ohio Stadium

Columbus, Ohio

Capacity: 102,780

1922

Home of the Ohio State Buckeyes

football (Big

Ten); Called the Horseshoe, the Shoe and the House that Harley Built (Harley was the Buckeyes’ first three-time All-American); 4th largest college stadium in the U.S. The double-decked, horseshoe-shaped stadium is a monument to college football. Sitting on the banks of the Olentangy River, the historic venue was added to the National Register for Historic Places in 1974.

Tours: 10 people or less: $200, 90 minutes; guided, walking. Monday - Friday (not Friday before home games): 9am-4:30pm; schedule 2 weeks in advance.

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Canton, Ohio

1963

Home of the National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame and professional football museum; achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 2017, becoming the first major sports museum to be accredited.

The hall of fame pays tribute to the talents and triumphs of pro football’s greatest legends through stories, exhibits, game footage, films, gallery and Lombardi Trophy. Tickets: $45/adult, 3-4 hours. Tours: add $15/person, guided, 60-90 minutes, daily for Insider’s Museum Tour. VIP Tour: $2,000 for a group of ≥20, 60 minutes.

Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

Norman, Oklahoma

Capacity: 86,112

1925

Home of Oklahoma Sooners football (Big 12); the largest sports arena in Oklahoma, 2nd largest in the Big 12 and 14th largest college football stadium in the nation. The enclosed, bowl-shaped stadium on the east side of the University of Oklahoma campus is also known as Owen Field and the “Palace on the Prairie”. Prior to home games, Sooner fans gather on the lawn immediately north of the stadium for Party at the Palace, an interactive fan entertainment area. Tours of the college campus include a visit to the historic football arena.

Rose Quarter

Portland, Oregon Capacity: 20,000

1995

Home of the Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) and Portland Winterhawks (WHL); host of 2005 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, basketball and hockey games, concerts, other sporting and entertainment events. Located on the east bank of the Willamette River, the 30-acre sports and entertainment district is home to the Moda Center – a 20,000-seat multi-purpose arena, the 12,000-seat Veterans Memorial Coliseum (1961), an Exhibit Hall and 6,500-seat Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds. The facilities are connected by Rose Quarter Commons, Portland’s largest outdoor public plaza.

PPG Paints Arena

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Capacity: Hockey - 18,187; Basketball - 19,000

1960 Beaver Stadium

University Park, Pennsylvania

Capacity: 106,572

Home of Penn State Nittany Lions football (Big Ten); 2nd largest college football stadium in the U.S.

When Penn State began playing football in 1893, their playing field was the 500-seat Beaver Field and, in 1909, New Beaver Field. Construction of Beaver Stadium began when that field was disassembled, moved to the new site and reassembled for the new stadium.

Tours: $200 for up to 10 people, then $15/person. Request tours through the Penn State All-Sports Museum online request form. Visit the museum, showcasing Penn State athletic history, at the southwest corner of the stadium.

2010

Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL); host of the Stanley Cup Finals (2016); 1st, 2nd & 3rd rounds of the 2012, 2015, 2018, 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, NCAA Frozen Four Hockey Championship. The indoor multi-purpose arena is the only NHL LEED gold certified sports facility in North America. Serving the western Pennsylvania region, the state-of-the-art venue hosts sporting events, concerts and shows. Tours: $15/person, 75- 90 minutes, walking; tour routes, dates & times vary. Groups of 15 or more may call Group Sales Department to schedule tour.

Amica Mutual Pavilion

Providence, Rhode Island

Capacity: 14,000

1971

Home of Providence Bruins (AHL), development team for the Boston Bruins (NHL) and the Providence College Friars men’s basketball (Big East); host of other sporting events, concerts and trade shows.

Known to locals as “The AMP PVD,” New England’s premier multi-use entertainment arena is located in the heart of downtown Providence. The venue is connected by sky-bridge to the Rhode Island Convention Center and surrounded by the city’s thriving art scene, culinary destinations and 1,800 hotel rooms – all within walking distance.

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Newport, Rhode Island

1954

Home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame; host of Infosys Hall of Fame Open and Enshrinement Weekend, the only pro grass court tournament played in the U.S. Set in The Newport Casino, a National Historic Landmark opened in 1880, the Hall of Fame preserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates its champions with multi-media experiences, videos and artifacts. The 7-acre property is also an active year-round tennis facility, featuring 13 grass tennis courts and 6 hard courts. Tickets: $20/adult for museum + grounds. Self-guided and guided group tours are available.

Whitney Field

Aiken, South Carolina

1882

Home of the Aiken Polo Club; Host of Spring (Aprilmid-June) and Fall (Sept.-mid-Nov.) Polo seasons; the oldest polo field in continuous use in the U.S. Known for raising thoroughbred horses since the Revolutionary War, South Carolina’s Thoroughbred Country has a long equestrian tradition. In the early 1900s, wealthy Northerners came to Aiken to escape the harsh winters and play equestrian sports on Whitney Field. Today, Whitney Field sits off Mead Avenue, an unpaved road, like all important roads in Aiken’s historic horse district, and attracts players from all over the world.

SRP Park

North Augusta, South Carolina

Capacity: 5,000

2018

Home of the Augusta GreenJackets, Minor League

Single-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves; host of concerts, shows, races and other events; voted the best minor league ballpark in 2018.

Located near another famous sports venue – Augusta National Golf Club, SRP Park is all about baseball and entertainment. Featuring a gorgeous view of the Savannah River, the ballpark is surrounded by shops and restaurants and offers a kid zone during games. Tours: Pre-arranged group tours are available on nongame days, call in advance to schedule a group tour.

Rocky Top Sports World

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Capacity: 1,500 at championship stadium

Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Capacity: 12,000

2014

Home of the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL). Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League); host of the Summit League’s men’s and women’s annual basketball tournaments, other large sporting events and concerts. The multi-purpose arena is now the largest indoor arena in South Dakota and the largest venue between Omaha and Fargo and between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Denver. Near I-29 & I-90, the 4-level venue connects to the Sioux Falls Arena and Sioux Falls Convention Center and sits between Canaries Stadium, one of the oldest ballparks in the American Association, and Howard Wood Field.

2014

Host of youth sporting events and tournaments including soccer, lacrosse, football, ultimate Frisbee, band, basketball and volleyball.

In the heart of the Smoky Mountains, the 80-acre, stateof-the-art sports complex features indoor and outdoor facilities. Outdoor facilities include 7 synthetic turf fields, including a championship stadium with seating for 1,500 spectators and a press box. The 86,000 sq. ft. indoor multi-sport and events center features 6 hardwood basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, bleacher seating, grill area and team meeting rooms.

Neyland Stadium

Knoxville, Tennessee

Capacity: 101,915

1921

Home of Tennessee Volunteers football (SEC); largest college stadium in the South, 5th largest college stadium in the U.S., 8th largest stadium in the world. The orange and white checkerboard end zones and power ‘T’ in the center of the field - as seen on the team’s football helmets – have become stadium icons. Fans traveling to the game via the Tennessee River are known as the Vol Navy.

Tours: $20/adult, guided, walking, 65 minutes, 10am Monday-Thursday, pre-purchased tickets required. Large groups, private tours contact direct.

Kyle Field College Station, Texas

Capacity: 102,733

1905

Home of the Texas A&M Aggies football (SEC); 4th largest college stadium in the U.S, 6th largest stadium in the world; known as “The Home of the 12th Man.”

The Texas Aggies opened the 2015 football season in this newly renovated and expanded stadium. Located at Entry 3 on the west side of the stadium, Ford Hall of Champions features exhibits and interactive displays that chronicle the greatest moments and student-athletes of Texas A&M. Standing in nearby Rudder Plaza is the lifesize bronze statue of the university’s trademark and the famous original 12th Man, E. King Gill.

Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol, Tennessee

Capacity: 160,000

1961

Home of 2 NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals; Host of the annual Speedway in Lights. Nicknamed “The Last Great Colosseum;” 3rd largest motor racing venue in the U.S., 6th largest in the world. Tennessee’s second most-visited attraction is the worldfamous 0.533-mile, a concrete oval track that is also one of NASCAR’s shortest and most popular tracks. The complex includes the Bristol Dragway, a quarter-mile dragstrip. Tours include a lap around the high banks of the Speedway, a trip through Thunder Valley at the Dragway, and a visit to a luxury skybox. Photo credit: BMS/NK Photography

Old Settlers Park

Round Rock, Texas

Capacity: 20,000

1980s

Home of sports leagues, tournaments and festivals.

Old Settlers Park is a sports destination in the youth and amateur sports leagues. The 645-acre park has a 20-field baseball complex, a 5-field softball complex, 7 soccer fields, 2 lighted football fields, a multi-purpose field complex, 12 lighted tennis courts, 18-hole professionally designed disc golf course, cricket field, 2 sand volleyball courts, remote control airplane take-off and landing strip, 3.3 miles of paved trails & more. The park is also a place to visit one of the 7 playgrounds, grill and play horseshoes at the 40 picnic areas or pavilions.

Globe Life Field

Arlington, Texas 77382

Capacity: 40,300

2020

Home of the Texas Rangers (MLB); host of the 2020 National League Championship Series, the 2020 World Series and the 2020 National Finals Rodeo (NFR).

Major League Baseball’s newest stadium has a retractable roof to protect the games from rain delays and fans from the sweltering summer heat. The field is one of 5 ML ballparks featuring synthetic grass. The new ballpark is near AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). Tours: $25/adult, guided, 60 minutes; private group tours for ≥20: $20/adult. Premium ($28) and pregame ($45) group tours are available.

1999 Russell Creek Park

Plano, Texas

Home of a cricket league; host of youth soccer and occasionally lacrosse or football tournaments; host of an international cricket tournament.

A premier soccer park, Russell Creek also has the distinction of being the only park in North America with seven cricket fields in a single location and the host of many cricket events and tournaments during the year. The park has 20 full-size sport fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby or football; 10 of these are lighted with shaded bleacherettes. The park has 4 lighted baseball fields with bleacherettes.

Ford Center at the Star

Frisco, Texas

Capacity: 12,000

2016

Home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Frisco Independent School District (ISD) high school varsity football, soccer and other events.

The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, corporate offices and practice facility. Within The Star is the Ford Center, a state-ofthe-art, multi-purpose indoor stadium. The Star also features an entertainment district with restaurants, shops and the Omni hotel.

Guided Tour: $40/adult; see the Ford Center, War Room, Nike Star Walk, Super Bowl Memorabilia & Station.

Roy Anderson Sports Complex

Big Spring, Texas

2010

Host of youth sports tournaments and baseball, softball, soccer and football games..

Located off of I-20 near the intersection with US Highway 87 in the West Texas oasis of Big Spring, this 70-acre recreational sports facility offers seven lighted softball fields, five baseball fields, five soccer fields, two football fields and a practice field for leagues, organizations and individuals. Park amenities, such as concession stands, restrooms, bleachers, playground and picnic tables, add to team and spectator experiences.

1991 Delta Center

Salt Lake City, Utah

Capacity: 18,206 (NBA)

Home of the Utah Jazz (NBA); host of 1993 and 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend, 2 NBA Finals, 1999 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, figure skating and short track speed skating events at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, concerts, other sports and entertainment events. The arena’s signature, illuminated black Jazz Note statue, measuring 14 feet high and 21 feet wide, welcomes visitors on the plaza before they enter the 12,000-sq.ft. atrium with an exclusive Utah Jazz Team Store. The arena is on the west side of downtown, 2 blocks from the Salt Palace Convention Center and near Temple Square.

Gutterson Fieldhouse

Burlington, Vermont

Capacity: 4,007

1963

Home of the University of Vermont Catamounts men’s and women’s hockey (Hockey East Conference), recreational skating, hockey, broomball; host of high school state ice hockey championships, U.S. men’s and women’s national ice hockey teams. Also known as “The Gut,” this historic arena is the largest indoor arena in Vermont. The barrel-shaped, wooden arena is a top winter attraction in Vermont and typically packed with UVM supporters. This has earned the intimate venue the reputation of being one of the toughest places for visiting teams to play.

Lane Stadium/Worsham Field

Blacksburg, Virginia

Capacity: 65,632

Home of Virginia Tech Hokies football (ACC).

1965

Sitting in the mountains of the New River Valley at 2,057 feet above sea level, the stadium is the 2nd highest among all FBS schools in the eastern U.S. – behind Kidd Brewer Stadium at Appalachian State University. The stadium is regarded as one of the best places to watch a college football game. Virginia Tech’s Hall of Fame museum is located on the west side of the football stadium. Covering 2 stories, the museum features all Hokie sports with galleries, display and interactive screens. It is open Monday - Friday from 9am to 3pm.

Lumen Field

Seattle, Washington

Capacity: 68,000

2002

Home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) & Seattle Sounders

FC (MLS); OL Reign (NWSL), Seattle Sea Dragons (XFL), host of FIFA World Cup 2026 and special events. Recently named the Best NFL Stadium in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Lumen Field sits in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood. The multi-purpose venue is known for the great views of the field, panoramic views of the downtown Seattle skyline and Puget Sound and being the loudest stadium in the NFL. Tours: $25/adult, guided, 75 minutes, advance ticket purchases are advised; private tours are available.

Poor House Farm Park

Martinsburg, West Virginia

1881

Host of equestrian events, youth football, lacrosse games, disc golf tournaments.

Nestled between the mountains just outside of Martinsburg, the 207-acre sprawling park consists of Emmert Field Youth Football Complex, soccer fields, sand volleyball court, 27-hole Disc Golf Course, stocked 5-acre lake, stocked trout stream, playground and 7 miles of hiking/jogging trails. The Henry Equestrian Arena hosts equestrian events throughout the year. Rental facilities include the historic Poor House Farm Barn, Rotary Pavilion and Kester Pavilion.

Lambeau Field

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Capacity: 81,441

1957

Home of the Green Bay Packers (NFL); Known as Titletown USA, the Frozen Tundra; 2nd largest NFL stadium and the largest venue in Wisconsin. Site of the first NFL Championship game, the outdoor stadium is the oldest continually operating NFL stadium, and the first stadium built just for an NFL team.

Classic tour: $21/adult, 60 minutes, walking .5 mile; Champions tour: $27/adult, 90 minutes, walking 1 mile; Legendary tour: $36/adult, 120 minutes, walking 1.5 miles. Combo tickets include tour, Hall of Fame or trolley tour. Booked private group tours in advance.

Fiserv Forum

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Capacity: 18,000

2018

Home of the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), Marquette University Golden Eagles men’s basketball (Big East), hockey, boxing, concerts and entertainment events. The state-of-the-art, 714,000 sq. ft. arena is surrounded by a 30-acre new district that will combine entertainment, residential and commercial spaces and transform downtown Milwaukee and spur growth when complete. Tours: $20/adult, 90 minutes, guided, walking. Tours are limited to 25 guests. Private group tours: $375 for 15 people or less; add $20 for each additional person; must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

War Memorial Stadium

Laramie, Wyoming

Capacity: 29,181

1950

Home of the University of Wyoming Cowboys football (Mountain West Conference); nicknamed “The War;” largest stadium in Wyoming. Located near I-80 on the University of Wyoming campus, the outdoor stadium is the highest field in Division I FBS in the nation, sitting at 7,220 feet above sea level. The scenic facility sits between the Rocky Mountains’ Snowy Range to the west and the Laramie Range to the east. The Cowboys theme runs throughout the venue including the iconic “Steamboat” symbol of a bucking horse and rider outline at midfield.

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