Score Big Savings with AAA’s Best Stadium Road Trips for NFL Fans
Your AAA membership gets you access to money-saving deals and exclusive perks for fan-fueled fun
Above image: The Pittsburgh skyline, with Acrisure Stadium; photo by Shunyu Fan/iStock.com
Football fans, the countdown to game day is on! Ready to kick off the ultimate NFL road trip this fall? As a card-carrying AAA member, you can score big on tickets, merch, stadium tours, and local eats in three of the NFL’s most legendary markets.
So, what are you waiting for? Your ticket to NFL bucket-list domination starts now!
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia; photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia
NFL ROAD TRIP #1: THERE’S A NOR’EASTER BREWING
Your journey begins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, home of six-time Super Bowl winners the New England Patriots. Tour the stadium and Patriots Hall of Fame before heading to Patriot Place for great shopping and local eats.
From there, it’s on to meet the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Western New York, where a behind-the-scenes tour takes you all the way to the 50-yard line. Then, head to nearby Niagara Falls to witness the natural wonders of the famous falls. And be sure to stoke your appetite on Buffalo’s Main Street at the Anchor Bar, the birthplace of Buffalo wings.
Traveling south to Maryland, baseball fans are in for a bonus treat. You can watch the Baltimore Ravens play at M&T Bank Stadium before hopping just next door to explore the vibrant Inner Harbor riverfront complex and Camden Yards, home of Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles.
The Northeast leg of your NFL road trip wraps up where the Philadelphia Eagles nest at Lincoln Financial Field. With your AAA Eagles MVP card, you can enter to win a tour of the press box, locker room, and field before heading to Center City for classic Philly cheesesteaks and history-infused exploration at sites like the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall.
Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati; photo courtesy of Cincinnati Bengals
NFL ROAD TRIP #2: NO ONE HUSTLES LIKE THE HEARTLAND
Pennsylvania’s winding roads take you west to Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tour the stadium and surrounding areas for a sampling of Primanti Brothers, S&D Polish Deli, and many other quintessentially Pittsburgh foodie favorites.
Next up, the Cleveland Browns take to the turf at Huntington Bank Field. While you’re there, check out the historic West Side Market, and sample the famous corned beef from Slyman’s Deli before heading to nearby Canton and the NFL Hall of Fame.
Football is practically a religion in the Midwest, and thousands of Chicagoans attend “service” each Sunday at Soldier Field. After cheering on “Da Bears,” head to Lou Malnati’s or Giordano’s for another sacred institution: Chicago-style deep dish pizza.
It’s time once again to drive south, finishing up your Midwest tour at Paycor Stadium, affectionately known as “The Jungle” by Cincinnati Bengals fans. Afterwards, hit the riverfront for a post-game taste of Cincinnati-style chili from Skyline or Gold Star.
Nissan Stadium in Nashville; photo courtesy of kenneth stedman/iStock.com
NFL ROAD TRIP #3: KEEP THE SOUTHERN DRIVE ALIVE
From the banks of the Ohio River, it’s a four-hour drive to Nashville, Tennessee, to start the southern leg of your epic NFL road trip. At Nissan Stadium, AAA members and Titans fans take their football with a side of Southern cuisine and heaping of live music.
It’s a little-known fact, but you can experience all the iconic sights, sounds, and aromas of New Orleans on any given Sunday at Caesars Superdome. March in with the Saints for a sensory feast—starting with coffee and beignets from Café du Monde, of course.
Across the Florida Panhandle, your next stop is EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Flash your AAA card to access stadium tours and popular nearby eateries like Safe Harbor Seafood Market & Restaurant and Maple Street Biscuit Company.
Alas, it’s time to wrap up this whirlwind road trip, but not before cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—and catching a glimpse of the famous pirate ship—at Raymond James Stadium. For a post-game meal, try a Florida-inspired spread from nearby Ulele.
Now that you’ve had a preview of AAA’s exclusive fan perks, you’re ready to embark on the ultimate NFL stadium road trip. Pack your bags, grab your AAA membership card, and hit the road for an unforgettable football-inspired journey. Let’s go!