Sports and leisure activities The United States Of America

The B.A.A. website lists all the sports events in Boston, especially those related to running. It is this association, founded in 1887, which is responsible for organizing the city's races, including the half-marathon and the famous marathon, held every year at the end of April. To register for these events, it is necessary to contact the B.A.A. Be careful, the qualification for the Boston Marathon is earned!

Established for years in the region, Jerkwater Canoe Co. offers canoes rentals on the various waters of the region, as well as shipments from 1 to 4 days. Although their offices are located in Topock, Arizona, their permanent base is located at Moabi Regional Park.

Playing bocce in Brooklyn... and why not, after all? Industry City, a neighborhood that has undergone a lengthy redevelopment project and now boasts many cutting-edge restaurants and shops, is home to Carreau Club. With four bocce courts, a stand that serves drinks and snacks, and a few outdoor tables, it's a particularly pleasant place to be on a sunny summer afternoon. On Monday and Tuesday evenings, the courts are reserved for league players. This is serious stuff!

A track experience in real Italian, American, German and Japanese racing cars. You first learn the circuit on a simulator with your co-driver before getting behind the wheel. Once you're behind the wheel, he'll be able to tell you where to brake and what gear to use for each corner. An incredible experience! The establishment also offers a shuttle service (located on the Strip at The Shops at Crystal). Reservations can be made via the company's website or by telephone.

Dolores Park is known for its weekend picnics, where Mission neighborhood residents like to hang out. But the park also has numerous tennis courts, a basketball court, a multi-purpose field, a soccer field, a children's playground and even a dog playground. And it's free. So book a tennis court online, or join the basketball or soccer players on the playground. San Franciscans love sports, you'll make friends!

In the east of the Paradise Valley, Piestewa offers a great deal of peace and quiet. The mountain climbs down, and most trails require a good level and regular training.

The Westin Kierland Golf Club is a golf club located in Phoenix, Arizona. It offers a range of services and products, such as golf course reservations, golf lessons and clinics, as well as catering services at the club's bar and grill. The club also offers custom club fitting and club rental services. The Westin Kierland Golf Club uses a dynamic pricing system, which means that rates vary according to current demand.

For a memorable day of mountain biking at Lake Tahoe. This company rents bikes and offers two scenic routes: Flume Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail. The famous Flume Trail is a 45+ mile loop (half of which is strenuous climbing) for experts only. We recommend that you take the shuttle bus to Spooner Lake and do only the 22 km of the return trip, which takes from 1.5 to 3 hours depending on your pedaling ability. Shuttle to be ordered in advance. Practical for the less expert. Guaranteed to amaze!

Two historic paddlewheelers offering magnificent 2-hour cruises on the waters of Lake Tahoe, bound for Emerald Bay. Dinner and entertainment cruises are ideal for special occasions. Daytime cruises are more traditional. Sunset cruises let you enjoy the calm and beauty of the end of the day from the water. Consult the website for timetables. The M.S. Dixie II departs from the east end of the lake, at Zephyr Cove Resort. The Tahoe Queen departs from South Lake Tahoe, at Ski Run Marina.

Northstar is by far the most upscale resort on Lake Tahoe. Located on the north side of the lake, it covers more than 1,200 acres with a 690-meter vertical drop. Built on the site of a former local sawmill, the area includes 93 trails, some of which are dedicated to cross-country skiing, a village, hotels and other accommodations. In summer, Northstar offers outdoor activities and an 18-hole golf course. Lift prices are a bit higher, but the park and its scenery - with panoramic mountain views - are beautiful.

Like Vélib' in Paris, B-cycle is a self-service bicycle service that makes it easy to get around Madison. The network, which has recently expanded, now includes 45 stations and 300 bicycles spread throughout the city. Madison B-Cycle is particularly popular with students, who appreciate its affordable rates and convenience. We recommend its use for short trips, as there is a surcharge for more than 30 minutes.

This association promotes soft means of transport, such as cycling and walking. It organizes walking and cycling events throughout the city and around Lake Champlain. You can rent a two-wheeler for a few hours or a day. Cycling is a great way to get to know Burlington and, more importantly, to get around the Lake Champlain area. You can rent a bike (or an e-bike) for a few hours or for one or more days. Reservations are required on the website.

Want to go on a Narrows trip but don't have the equipment, tubing down the Virgin River, biking through Zion, climbing the walls, canyoneering, or hiking in the summer or winter with snowshoes on your feet? Zion Outfitter will rent you the equipment you need and provide you with knowledgeable guides at any time of the day or night. This outdoor store even offers a shower service.

Odyssey Whale Watch takes you on a 4-hour whale and dolphin hunt. The tour includes a guided tour of the Bay of Casco with its lighthouses, forts and islands. A naturalist guide will detail the different species you will encounter along the way, both marine mammals and birds. The company also organizes deep-sea fishing trips (1/2 day) or mackerel fishing (2 hours), which are less sporty and more family oriented. Ask the company for rates and schedules.

What could be better than a cruise aboard a 38-foot sailboat to discover the coast of Maine? Ken will take you aboard the Symbion for trips ranging from half a day to four days. He has been sailing the region's troubled waters for 40 years. He knows every rock, every pitfall, so you'll be on board in perfect safety. The sailboat can accommodate up to 6 passengers during the day and 4 passengers in sleeper mode. If you don't have the sea legs, you can always wait for your mosses at the guest house run by his wife.

If you are a seasoned sailor, why not rent a small sailboat from this organization and sail on Lake Champlain? Before you can take the helm, you will have to take a test to validate your marine knowledge and skills. The Community Sailing Center also offers sailing courses for adults or children and rents SUP (Stand Up Paddle) and canoes. Even if you don't know anything about gybes, headwinds and tacking, you can still go on an adventure on the lake!

This family company offers a range of outdoor activities. You can opt for a rafting session on category 3 (family) to 5 (sport) rapids from the end of May to the end of September; a canoe or kayak outing on a nearby lake (transfer included); but also go on a canoe trip and enjoy observing the elks, the emblematic animal of the region, either at daybreak or in the afternoon in high season. This will certainly be your best chance to spot an elk during your stay, as the animal is elusive!

It would be a shame to be on an island and not take advantage of it to have fun in the water! This small company rents out everything you need to enjoy water sports: surf, body board, Stand Up Paddle, windsurf, optimist, sloop, canoe, kayak, but also neoprene wetsuits... The rates are degressive according to the duration and you can be delivered at home for any rental longer than 3 days. Winds Up also offers windsurfing, SUP, sailing and kayaking lessons.

As of January 2018, it's possible tozip-line across the Grand Canyon, over 150 meters above the ground. With two courses and four lines per course, you can enjoy the ride with friends and family as you zip down the zipline at speeds of up to 40 mph (65 km/h!). The first course is 335 meters long and the second, for the bravest, is 640 meters long. The view is breathtaking, with panoramic views of Quartermaster Canyon. For thrill seekers!

This agency offers surfboards and Stand Up Paddle rentals. All the equipment is provided, but a small supplement is required for a wetsuit. The agency also offers private or group surf and Stand Up Paddle lessons. SUP courses are held in Newport Harbour, not far from the shop. Surfing and SUP courses are held at Easton's Beach (sometimes called First Beach), near the shop, just outside the east end of Newport. Perfect for surfing!

Whether you are looking for a motor boat, a kayak or a small sailboat, Flyer's Boat Rentals will make you happy. This family company, established in Provincetown since 1944, offers in addition to equipment rentals, several types of excursions, to enjoy the sunset (you can then take food and drink on board) or to go see the seals. You can also learn how to sail, one-on-one with an instructor. Courses are held in Provincetown Harbour.

This organization will allow you to rent canoes, kayaks for one or two people, and Stand Up Paddle boards to explore the waters of Great Long Pond at your own pace within the park. You can rent for a few hours or for the whole day, at sunrise or sunset, but also by the week. Canoeing is a great way to explore the nature of the park without disturbing the local wildlife.

This organization offers three-hour cruises aboard a large sailing ship. Departing from Black Dog Wharf, not far from the ferry terminal, you can explore the island during the day or at sunset. You'll have nothing to do but let yourself be rocked by the waves! Drinks and snacks are offered on the boat, everyone is free to bring their own picnic and even wine. The Shenandoah boat can accommodate up to 35 passengers, while the Alabama can hold 49. A different way to discover Martha's Vineyard!

Although based in Oak Bluffs, this organization offers day kayaking trips from Edgartown to the northern tip of Chappaquiddick Island, including in winter. Sunset tours offer memorable sunset views. Lunch and snacks are included in the rate. The departure point varies according to wind and tide. A great excursion to discover Martha's Vineyard in a different way. Island Spirit Kayak also offers Stand Up Paddle tours for all levels.

If you are nostalgic for the rollerskate evenings of the disco years, this is the place to come and surround yourself. During the sunny days, parties with DJs are organized every Friday, with themes sometimes kitschy as well: Saturday Night Fever, Britney Spears, David Bowie, hip-hop from the 1990s.... If you come in disguise, you can take part in the contest for the best costume. Roller skate rental is included in the price, but you can bring your own pair. In winter, the track is transformed into an ice rink.

Learn to surf on the Pacific Coast of California? The dream! Fabien, a Parisian expatriate, created in 2011 the first French surf school in California! The lessons are given in the language of Molière or Shakespeare, it's your choice! In addition to group or individual surfing lessons, you can participate in the Girls Sessions. This original and exclusively feminine concept starts with 1h30 of surfing lessons and ends with 40 minutes of yoga in the dry on the sand and facing the sea. For the dates, consult the website.

It is the city's new stadium that replaced the aging Bradley Center in August 2018. The stadium, inaugurated in 1988, was demolished and the Bucks, the basketball team, moved into their brand new stadium, which can accommodate up to 17,000 people. It is here that we will come to admire the prodigy Giánnis Antetokoúnmpo. In addition to sporting events, there are concerts and shows. It is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible.

It is the city's brand new stadium, open since 2015. It was built to replace the aging Midway Stadium that opened in 1982. This is now the venue for baseball games, as well as for municipal sports and athletic activities and high school training. The atmosphere is very friendly, especially during baseball games. We sit on the bleachers, watch the players move, then we go get a burger, a Coke, we come back and it's game time.

Here you can rent equipment for whatever season: canoe or fishing boat rental in summer, and snowmobile rental in winter. The hotel is also a lodge and can be an excellent option thanks to the amount of activities and equipment that can be found there. The must: during the beautiful season it is possible to rent houseboats, boats in which you can stay and which understand everything, including a kitchenette. In luxury, the Tour is even equipped with a whirlpool bath!

The mythical stadium of the city's football team, the Green Bay Packers, who hold the record for the most championship titles (thirteen, including four superbowls). Watching the Packers play at home is an experience in itself, so much so that one feels carried away by the fervour of the audience. The team is the pride of the people of the state. It is possible to take part in guided tours of the stadium every day of the year. Three types of tours are offered: the Classic Tour, the Champions Tour and the Legendary Tour (access to the VIP box and changing rooms).

The Harlem Swing Dance Society focuses on the golden age of swing, particularly the Lindy Hop, a couple's dance that originated in Harlem in the 1920s and can quickly become acrobatic. Classes are open to the public on Tuesday evenings and are free for those under 17. If you haven't found a partner to accompany you, don't worry, couples mix, you won't find yourself alone! A moment of dance and sharing.

Three miles from Lutsen is the largest ski area in the American Midwest. Lutsen Mountains has ninety-five trails for all levels. It encompasses four mountains: Eagle Mountain, Ullr Mountain, Mystery Mountain and Moose Mountain, the largest of which offers spectacular views of Lake Superior. The ski season is longer than at most Midwestern resorts: it starts in November and usually ends in mid-April. In summer, the area is ideal for hiking.

Behind Lake Powell Resort & Marina is the Aramark Group. This company is in charge of managing all the activities on the four marinas of the lake (rental of many types of boats, guided tours, fishing...), as well as the available accommodations (lodges, family units and campsites). Its very complete website is a must to consult and allows you to make reservations. The marinas concerned are Wahweap (Page), Bullfrog, Halls Crossing and Dangling Rope.

Located before the entrance to Red Rock Canyon, Calico Hills is well worth a stop to explore. This trail offers close access to the climbing spots and one of the best views of the Canyon's red cliffs. It follows the Calico I and II trails. Above all, it offers different landscapes. Red rock may be present, but the natural environment here is more generous than in the Canyon. At the entrance to Calico Hills (on the community side), you'll also find a large parking lot and picnic areas.

Rudy Horseback Adventures offers a variety of horseback rides in Bryce Canyon National Park ranging from a short 1.5 hour ride to a full 6 hour tour. The company also offers a 4-hour tour of Thunder Mountain. This tour requires some horseback riding experience. If you prefer, you can experience the life of the pioneers by riding in a wagon (with a little more comfort) as in the good old days of the conquest of the West (50 min).

Even more beautiful than the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, there's the one in Bryant Park! In this island of greenery surrounded by buildings and bordered by the magnificent New York Public Library, you can skate to the sound of Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand and even Edith Piaf! Here too, there is a Christmas tree decorated with a thousand decorations. And after so much effort, take advantage of the Christmas market in the park to enjoy a good cinnamon hot chocolate or mulled wine. There are people, but the setting is simply magical.

This ultra-modern indoor climbing facility will delight climbing enthusiasts. A short video training is given to you if it's your first visit. You will be able to do bouldering, wall climbing... Inclined and interactive walls are even proposed, on the floor. Courses and initiations to climbing are offered, as well as yoga sessions, fitness. But the weight room is not really taken by storm: the muscles have already had enough opportunity to heat up on the walls! As for the showers and changing rooms, they are a luxury.

This is the main attraction of the region! Spread over six peaks, the Sugarbush ski resort animates the village of Warren and its surroundings in winter. It includes 111 ski slopes and allows off-piste skiing. Although it is particularly popular in winter, the place is not deserted in summer: people come here to hike with pleasure, or to go mountain biking. The resort also has a hotel, restaurants and shops. Everything to live a few days of holidays in total autonomy, and enjoy privileged panoramas.

While its clock museum will not excite children, Bristol also has a place that will appeal especially to the youngest: Lake Compounce, a fairly complete amusement park, which offers big wheels, improved swings, roller coasters and other crazy train carriages. It is the oldest amusement park in the United States. There are many water activities on offer, so be sure to bring your swimsuit!

The Endeavor has been sailing the waters of Nantucket for decades. Your captain for this trip is James Genthner, who is licensed with the US Coast Guard. He has been sailing the waters around Nantucket for more than 35 years and knows more about the maritime history of the area than anyone else. Trips, offered between May and October, average 1.5 hours in length. It's a great way to get to know the island and enjoy its natural beauty.

Cycling is the best way to discover Nantucket, and this company understands that. Nantucket Bike Tour does much more than just rent bikes: it offers tours of Nantucket in small groups, led by guides who know the island inside out and who punctuate the rides with anecdotes. Depending on what you want to do, join a brewery, ride to Sconset, ride into the sunset or explore the historic buildings. There's something for everyone! Bicycles are provided, as well as helmets.

Stowe ski resort is internationally renowned. Along with Killington, it is considered the best in Vermont. This is partly due to the quality of its snow, which is very well maintained, and partly due to its ultra-modern infrastructure. The lifts and other chairlifts are brand new and there is little queuing, as the flow of skiers is well managed, not to mention the fact that it is home to the highest mountain in the state! With 116 slopes, the resort welcomes an average of 15,000 people a day in high season.