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THE SUPER BOWL TOUR
Love the Super Bowl and keen to get to know its winning cities across the USA a little better? Check out this travel guide to the US through the lens of the last seven Super Bowl winners
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Kansas City
Los Angeles
Tampa Bay
New England
Philadelphia
No other annual sporting event garners quite so much attention and fanfare as the Super Bowl. The annual league championship game from the National Football League (NFL) dates back to 1966 and has grown in popularity and status each year since.
The contest captivates viewers from across the States and beyond. It attracts world-class musicians from Rihanna to J.Lo for the iconic Halftime show and is a staple on the US cultural calendar like no other sporting event.
So brush up on the hometowns of the most recent winning teams from Kansas City to Seattle, and let this short guide help you plan your next US Super Bowl-inspired city break.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have seen their hometown transform in recent years. The first five-star hotel – the Tampa Edition – arrived in 2021 to great fanfare and more flights from the UK, and other hotel openings have planted this prime Florida destination firmly on the map for UK travellers. The beer scene here is inventive and makes use of the local natural bounty from citrus to Cuban coffee. The Buccaneers may have pledged allegiance to the locally brewed and owned Coppertail Brewing Co. but there are over 110 breweries to choose from in the Great Tampa Bay area, making it one of the top craft beer scenes in the country with the greatest concentration of breweries in the state of Florida. The city sports great beaches and museums to accompany the beer scene but look beyond the city limits for a wilderness teeming with manatees, mangroves and more.
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'The jazz and barbecue scenes go hand in hand and never fail to entertain those who pass through these vibrant streets'
The New England Patriots operate out of the Gillette Stadium, located 22 miles out of the city of Boston, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The 2020 winners provide yet another reason to come and get to know the Greater Boston Area and the great state beyond. Most explorations rightly begin in Boston where its rich academic legacy and setting as the birthplace of the American Revolution cements its place in history, while its inventive culinary scene keeps it looking to the future. Outside the city, the coastline enchants with its strong seafood culture: the Maine lobster industry dates back 400 years – it’s one of the oldest continually operated industries in North America – and each and every catch is still hand harvested. The unforgettable and distinctive sweet flesh is down to the colder Atlantic waters, and seafood shacks and fine-dining establishments along the region’s coastline showcase the catch in myriad ways. Summer is the best time to be on the coast and Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard steal the show year after year but when autumn falls head inland to Vermont to check out the kaleidoscopic show put on by the famous seasonal foliage displays.
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles to clinch the 2023 Super Bowl 38-35. This must-watch NFL team is making headlines for all the right reasons and their home city has plenty to shout about too. Beyond the Arrowhead Stadium – home of the Chiefs – the city and state of Missouri beyond has plenty to enchant visitors, new and returning. The jazz and barbecue scenes go hand in hand and never fail to entertain those who pass through these vibrant streets. The Green Lady Lounge is an iconic jazz club where you’ll find the city’s jazz musicians, open 365 days a year, bringing sweet Kansas City Jazz to an intimate crowd while the Blue Room in the Jazz Museum delivers a dose of history alongside the live shows. The barbecue scene here with its sweet thick sauce – made up of tomatoes and molasses – that blankets the meat is truly unforgettable. Try out the renowned ribs at Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue restaurant and the classics at Jack Stack, which sports 11 hickory smoked meats. Beyond the city walls there’s a rich Native American history to discover right across the state.
2022/2019
The Colorado city of Denver has been home to the Broncos team and their homeground, the Empower Field at Mile High, since they began. Situated in the South Platte River Valley, Denver’s urban hub is a warren of arts and culture blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year. The dining scene has been making waves in recent years as chef-led restaurants gain popularity and status across the neighbourhoods. The food hall revolution has taken off and whether you’re checking out The Source, an artisan market in a former iron foundry, or the Denver Milk Market where acclaimed chef Frank Bonanno runs a spot rotating 16 culinary concepts, there’s so much to entertain the hungry adventurer. This is a city of intrepid spirit in many ways and the locals are always looking for a way to get outdoors and exploring. Out to the west of the city the Red Rocks Park is a natural playground of red stone in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Explore on the hiking or cycling tracks or check out listings for a performance in the iconic amphitheatre framed by those red rocks.
The Seahawks – the 2014 winners – know how to put on a good show for visitors to their city of Seattle. The Lumen Field stadium in the SoDo neighbourhood is a central Seattle icon for football fixtures and music performances. The iconic Space Needle punctuates the mountain-backed skyline of the Pacific Northwest city but at ground level it's the coffee scene that really stands out. It’s known as the coffee capital of the USA for good reason: people here consume more coffee than in any other region and there are coffee counters on every corner, from the original Starbucks to the countless grassroots creations that have paved the way for the scene since. The streets and the urban centre of Washington State’s biggest city are captivating but this is a city surrounded by mountains, water and forests so its prime adventure territory too. Kayak on Lake Union or Elliott’s Bay, hike the trails at Seward Park or look out for black bears in the wildlife-rich Mount Rainier National Park to the south of the city.
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The 2018 Super Bowl winners, the Philadelphia Eagles are proud to call the Pennsylvanian city home. The Lincoln Financial Field – The Linc – sits in the South Philadelphia East neighbourhood, where you’ll find the champion team training and drilling with the city’s skyline as a backdrop. Beyond this little corner with a big sporting legacy, the city teems with iconic symbolism. From the Liberty Bell, which has marked many of the significant moments of independence in the history of the US, to the steps that Rocky ran up in the eponymous film, the city is full of all kinds of American history. But today it’s the green spaces (Philly is home to North America’s largest urban green space at 9,200 acres), iconic dishes like the Philly Cheesesteak and its UNESCO listing as the only World Heritage City in the US that makes its mark.
Denver
Seattle
Get to know the hometown heroes of the seven most recent NFL champions
Kansas City
Listen to original Kansas City Jazz compositions at the atmospheric Green Lady Lounge
'Tampa is home to a great culture and beer scene, but look beyond the city limits for a wilderness teeming with manatees, mangroves and more'
The Keeper of the Plains, an iconic 44-foot tall steel sculpture in downtown Wichita
The American Jazz Museum in the historic 18th and Vine district of Kansas City
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque is one of the most famous smoked meat spots in the States
Enjoy a scenic kayak tour through the peaceful mangrove tunnels
The Dalí Museum is a multi-sensory art experience enveloping visitors in 360 degrees of light and sound within a beautiful geodesic dome
Keep an eye out for the famous Tampa manatees in the waters around the Big Bend power plant and in the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa
Stay in five star luxury at the Tampa Edition Hotel in the Water Street Tampa neighbourhood
'Most explorations begin in Boston, whose academic legacy and setting as the birthplace of the American Revolution cements its place in history'
The island of Martha’s Vineyard is world famous for its rolling hills, wildflower fields, and miles of pristine coastline
Nantucket is a charming island off Cape Cod, whose cobblestone streets are lined with upmarket restaurants and boutiques
For unbeatable year-round lobster of the freshest and most delicious kind, be sure to head to Maine
Visit Vermont in autumn and hike through spectacular landscapes ruddy copper foliage
The city teems with iconic symbolism, from the Liberty Bell to the famous Rocky Steps
Shofuso is a picturesque Japanese garden in West Fairmount Park, which includes a hill and pond garden with a tiered waterfall, an island, koi fish and a tea garden
An iconic symbol of American Independence, The Liberty Bell can be viewed by visitors at the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park
Who can forget the legendary training montage culminating in Rocky Balboa sprinting up the steps outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art?
The Philly Cheesesteak is made from thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll – not to be missed!
'Situated in the South Platte River Valley, Denver is a warren of arts and culture blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year'
The South Platte River is a major river of the American Midwest and a haven for trout fishers, hikers, campers and swimmers from across Colorado
The Denver Milk Market is a foodie favourite, with 16 different restaurant concepts in the heart of Denver's historic Lower Downtown
Red Rocks Park is glorious spot for hikers and bikers, and the amphitheatre built into the natural rock hosts musicians from Thundercat to The Mars Volta
Named after Denver philanthropist Frederic C. Hamilton, this architectural wonder which is part of the Denver Art Museum houses artworks gifted by Hamilton in 2014.
'The iconic Space Needle punctuates the mountain-backed skyline, but at ground level it's the coffee scene that really stands out'
short drive south of the city will bring you Mount Rainier National Park, an active volcano where you can expect wildflowers, waterfalls and world-class walks
Opened in 1962, The Space Needle in the Lower Queen Anne neighbourhood is a symbol of innovation and the forward-thinking spirit of Seattle
The Starbucks Headquarters, where you can enjoy tours and coffee workshops, can be found in the SoDo neighbourhood
Located right in the middle of downtown Seattle, Lake Union is a top spot for paddle boarding, rowing or simply lunching with a wonderful view
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Tampa Bay
2020
New England
2018, 2016 & 2014
Philadelphia
2017
Denver
2015
Seattle
2013
'This is a place of epic cinematic legend, played out on the natural landscapes and within the diverse neighbourhoods'
Don’t leave LA without following in the footsteps of the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Getty Center is a beautiful attraction housing ancient and modern artworks within in curvilinear walls
The buzzing, bohemian beach town of Venice is the place to be for ocean lovers and urban explorers
Nothing says “welcome to LA” quite like catching a glimpse of the Hollywood Hills sign
The Los Angeles Rams are proud to call the great coastal city of California home. This is a place of epic cinematic legend, played out on the natural landscapes and in the neighbourhoods, too. The Hollywood sign dominates the skyline and makes no quiet announcement of its status as a verified destination for lovers of the silver screen. Its neighbourhoods are just as iconic too. The Venice Beach neighbourhood is a true LA hotspot: from the Venice Boardwalk to the Abbot Kinney Boulevard, these streets are brimming with life, excellent restaurants and laidback cafes. The streets play host to the Hollywood Walk of Fame too, where visitors can see the stars of the screen immortalised on the sidewalks. It’s impossible to step too far without being reminded of the great legacy and creativity of this city. Venture out of the main hub and to South Los Angeles to check out the impressive SoFi stadium – the home of the Rams – or out to the rugged outskirts to the west where hikers flock to the hills and the Getty View trail and Getty Art Museum.
Los Angeles
2021
