Philly’s airport is a truly horrible place and flying there is expensive. That five-hour drive through the mountains is no joke during hockey season. Worst Flyers team that I can remember, but at least John Tortorella should make things fun. The kids will like seeing Gritty, at least. There is much fun to be had in Philly for those looking for it. And Atlantic City is an hour away.Īs noted, Atlantic City is close. Some nice historical landmarks that are worth seeing. The Roman Coliseum atmosphere isn’t currently evident. Sure, it’s amusing to hear them get worked up when Sidney Crosby is announced in the starting lineup, but it’s not much fun anymore. Yinzer attendance - Taking over visiting venues is a Pittsburgh sports tradition. Hotel options - We’ll talk price, diversity and general niceness.Ĭost - Hockey tickets aren’t cheap. Getting there - Can you drive there? Are direct flights available?ĭining options - Local cuisine is important when analyzing any potential trip.
Star power - The NHL showcases a few players who are worth the price of admission. Something about smelling salt water while walking into a hockey arena is good for the soul.Īccessory activities - Museums? Good activities for the kids? What does this city have to offer in a non-hockey way?ĭebauchery - Are you young? Do you like to have fun? As someone who is old and who likes to have fun, I speak from experience. Weather - Don’t think for a second that this isn’t important. Hockey atmosphere - Is this a city that knows the game? Or doesn’t it know what a blue line is? Can you expect a rabid crowd or a dismal game-night setting? Here’s the formula, with each category producing 1-10 points: I like to think that I was a travel planner in another life. These rankings change over the years as some cities get better and some become … our 31st selection. I have biases toward fun cities, most of which have nice climates and nice people. This article is tailored for the Pittsburgh sports fan. I’ve covered the Penguins for 13 years and have been to all of the cities you’re about to read about, most of them on many, many occasions. If you get to itch the travel, you might as well align such a trip with the Penguins’ schedule. And you’re going to want to escape Western Pennsylvania for a few days, perhaps to a warm climate. In a couple of months, it’s going to start getting cold outside. Pittsburgh humidity knows no bounds.īut here’s the thing. There’s at least a 40 percent chance that you’re sweating while reading this.
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