The best NFL cities in each division

Philadelphia boasts history (hello, Benjamin Franklin Museum) and a recent Super Bowl championship.

Affordability: Philly costs less than rivals Washington, D.C., and New York
Hotels: The Rittenhouse Hotel has ambiance, while Logan Philadelphia sits close to city center
Traveling into: Convenient airport, bus and train stations make long-distance travel a breeze
Traveling around: Philly’s main cultural attractions lie close together and are walkable
Stadium: Located off I-95, Lincoln Financial Field has parking galore as well as subway and bus stops
Food: Order hummus at Zahav. For lunch, hit High Street on Market for a sandwich
Weather: Brisk but not biting. Perfect football weather

With more than a dozen previous division titles, give Green Bay the edge.

Affordability: Navigate Green Bay for less than $100 a day, cheaper than division rival Chicago
Hotels: Packer fan photos line the walls of the sports bar at Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection, while Astor House is near the National Railroad Museum
Traveling into: Catch a cheap flight into Chicago, then rent a car and drive north
Traveling around: That rental car will prove useful navigating town
Stadium: Lambeau Field traffic gets bad on game days, and I-41 backs up worse than I-43
Food: Cannery Public Market serves delicious local farm-to-table favorites
Weather: NFC North cities are frigid. Pack long underwear

Last year the Saints dominated. No-brainer: New Orleans will repeat.

Affordability: More expensive than rival Atlanta, but so much fun
Hotels: Splurge at Roosevelt New Orleans. Save at Bywater Bed & Breakfast
Traveling into: Cheap flights enter the Big Easy from every major airport
Traveling around: Hop on a charming streetcar downtown
Stadium: The upcoming Mercedes-Benz Superdome renovation may reduce its already-limited parking. Use buses or streetcars instead of driving
Food: Buy beignets at Cafe du Monde and indulge in tastes of the South at Boucherie
Weather: Hot, hot, hot. Pack lightly

Seattle has Russell Wilson and the Space Needle. Seattle is cool.

Affordability: Seattle requires a modest budget
Hotels: Bringing a pooch? Hotel Vintage Park has pet sitting, while Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle, gives Rover a bed
Traveling into: Sea-Tac Airport is easily accessible, but for a real treat, ride the ferry from Vancouver
Traveling around: Avoid traffic by walking or taking a bus or water taxi
Stadium: CenturyLink Field provides more parking than several NFC West foes and offers bike racks and electric charging stations
Food: Find a restaurant for every palate at Pike Place Market
Weather: Pleasant, but pack an umbrella

Always a safe bet, Boston’s team has won every division title since 2009.

Affordability: Travel for an impressive $100 per day
Hotels: Sleep in a former jail at Liberty Hotel, or enjoy the free parking (really!) at Harding House
Traveling into: Arrive by plane (through Logan Airport) or train (through South Station)
Traveling around: The T goes everywhere
Stadium: Drive the 50 minutes from Boston to Gillette Stadium or ride the MBTA’s Patriot Train
Food: When in Boston, eat seafood, preferably at Eventide Fenwayor Neptune Oyster
Weather: Seasonable until December, when temps dip to the 20s

Come season’s end, Cleveland, home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will rock for another reason.

Affordability: Daily costs are lower than in most cities in the NFL
Hotels: Love funky art? Choose Kimpton Schofield Hotel. Want to walk to the HoF? Try Stone Gables Bed and Breakfast
Traveling into: Fly into Cleveland Hopkins International
Traveling around: The rail system hits the city’s highlights
Stadium: Approach FirstEnergy Stadium via West 25th Street from the west or Superior Avenue from the east. Secure parking in advance through Parkmobile
Food: Grab dinner at Little Italy’s Nora, then try craft-brew beer donuts at Brewnuts — quintessential Cleveland
Weather: Cool by December but not freezing

Affordability: Love those low Midwest prices
Hotels: Reserve a third-floor loft at quirky Stone Soup Inn, or experience patio life at Hotel Broad Ripple
Traveling into: Indy’s airport recently added more West Coast flights, but driving works too — Indianapolis perches between three major highways
Traveling around: Rent scooters to traverse the city
Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium parking is limited. Fortunately, the Go Green Shuttle ferries hotel guests to games
Food: Milktooth puts a fresh spin on breakfast foods. For dinner, taste regional favorites at Tinker Street
Weather: The stadium has a dome, so games stay toasty in winter

The division’s best climate makes it the top place to visit.

Affordability: On the higher end of the budget
Hotels: Petit Ermitage posts art collections in the hallways. Have kids? They’ll love Mama Shelter’s foosball table in the lobby
Traveling into: Come by air, boat or bus — Los Angeles is a transportation hub
Traveling around: Avoid the legendarily bad traffic by taking the subway
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park gives way to a state-of-the-art shared stadium with the LA Rams in 2020. Bus transport is available on game day
Food: In LA, stars are everywhere: Otium’s chef recently won Netflix’s cooking competition The Final Table
Weather: Beautiful year-round, with almost no chance of rain