Attention Cowboys Fans

Ultimate $1 million Super Bowl package with perks and private plane could be a real deal

NRG Park Renderings March 2014 NRG Stadium

The $1 Million Super Bowl Package includes 20 seats to the big Houston event at NRG Stadium.

Photo courtesy of NRG Park

Attention well-heeded football fans: Here's a deal for you. Austin-based ticket agency TicketCity is offering a $1 million package for Super Bowl LI in Houston.

We know that sounds like a lot, but it's for 20 people and includes the following:

Private plane to and from Houston
Police escort to Super Bowl
Super Bowl premium seating
Courtside Houston Rockets tickets
UFC Fight Night VIP package
Stay at two luxury homes in the heart of Houston
Meals at Damians, Brennan's, Smith & Wollensky
Entry to ESPN party, Rolling Stone party, Leather and Laces party, Maxim party, NFL Honors Awards Show
Entry to NFL Players Tailgate party

Other perks for the four-night package (February 2-5) include a personal concierge, a spa day at the Houstonian, bourbon tastings, autographed helmets from such stars as Tom Brady, Troy Aikman, and Aaron Rodgers, autographed jerseys from Jerry Jones and the 1972 bMiami Dolphins perfect-season team, and a Super Bowl 50 helmet autographed by John Elway and Peyton Manning, along with a $5,000 gift card to shop for NFL merchandise.

"People in Texas want to spend a lot of money on shopping and football," says Shannon McKinley, TicketCity director of PR/Communications.

Right now, a Super Bowl ticket in the club level at NRG Stadium already is going for more than $11,000, so the package, which averages to $50,000 per person, could be considered a bargain in some circles, particularly if the Cowboys and Patriots make it to the Super Bowl, when it could be the most expensive sports event ever.

The Patriots, who have appeared in eight Super Bowls and won four of them, have a history of driving Super Bowl tickets higher and, the Cowboys, who haven't appeared in the Super Bowl since after the 1995 season (and have the longest Super Bowl drought of the eight remaining playoff teams), will have lots of excited fans who within a short drive of Houston.

"The Cowboys had the highest average ticket price of any team in the 2016 regular season, as well as the highest average attendance at 92,539 per home game," TicketCity writer Ian Delaplane concludes. "There are lots of Cowboys fans, and they are willing to spend money to see their team play. Throw in the fact that the Super Bowl is at NRG Stadium in Houston, only approximately 264 miles from their home stadium in Arlington, and traveling to the Super Bowl will be more accessible to Cowboys fans than any other team except the Houston Texans.

"Excited fans, with low travel expenses should mean high ticket demand and prices. A Cowboys Super Bowl win would tie them with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most all-time at 6."

McKinley says the agency has two $1 million Super Bowl packages available, with other options available for customized packages. For additional details, contact Shannon@ticketcity.com or call 512-721-1124.

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summer vacations

Texas falls out of gear as a top summer road-trip destination

Photo by Heidi Kaden on Unsplash

Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo is a popular stop for road trippers heading out of Texas.

Two years after Texas accelerated to the No. 1 spot as the top state for summer road trips, it's now losing some steam.

The Lone Star State has ranked 8th on WalletHub's 2025 list of "Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips," with Minnesota climbing through the ranks to claim the No. 1 spot this year.

Each year, the report compares all 50 states to figure out which are the most wallet-friendly, safe places to travel with plenty of fun activities for all. The report analyzes factors that road trippers prioritize for their trip plans, such as the average gas prices in each state, the type of attractions in each state, and more.

Despite Texas' overall drop in the national ranking, the state still performed particularly well in the category of "attractions," ranking No. 4 nationwide. WalletHub has previously praised Texas' family-friendly activities such as zoos and amusement parks, while the beach remains a popular choice for travelers that need a coastal getaway.

Sunflower Beach, Port Aransas Texans love the beach. Photo courtesy of Sunflower Beach

Texas also earned a high rank - No. 10 - for its various vacation costs, with the report specifically calling out high gas prices and inflation rates as major concerns for travelers this summer.

"[Gas prices have] remained high this year, with the national average at over $3.130 per gallon now," the report's author wrote. "On top of that, [travelers will] need to consider accommodations, activities and dining, all of which continue to be impacted by inflation."

Texas didn't do nearly as well when it comes to safety, ranking 39th for the second year in a row (though the report didn't explain why). Factors included the road quality in each state, the number of car thefts per 1,000 residents, the number of uninsured drivers, and the rate of violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Despite Texas' relatively low safety ranking, WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo says states like Texas were dubbed the best places for road trips because they "keep costs low while providing the best driving experience and most fun activities."

The top 10 best states for summer road trips in 2025 are:

No. 1 – Minnesota
No. 2 – New York
No. 3 – Ohio
No. 4 – Utah
No. 5 – Louisiana
No. 6 – Florida
No. 7 – Idaho
No. 8 – Texas
No. 9 – North Carolina
No. 10 – Pennsylvania

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