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www.sportseventsmagazine.com August 2014 51 assachusetts is one of the smallest states in the country in size, but it has a big heart for sports. The New England state boasts six major professional sports teams and more than 100 colleges and universities. It also serves as home to the oldest U.S. Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and the country's largest regatta, the Head of the Charles Regatta. The state is also known as the birthplace of basketball and volleyball. "Massachusetts is a premier destination with a rich sports history and a passionate, dedicated fan base," said Shannah McArdle, director of the Massachusetts Sports Marketing Office. "With championship professional and collegiate teams and numerous national championships, the Bay State offers an array of attractions and activities for fans all year round." ■ www.sportseventsmagazine.com What's Going On… M Boston Boston is Massachusetts' capital and largest city. The city has a longstanding sports tradition, as it is home to numerous professional sports teams and more than 60 colleges and universities. An interna- tional airport located just minutes from the city center, the city's compact size and easy-to-navigate streets add to the attrac- tiveness of Boston as an event destination. Hotel rooms: 31,017 Major facilities: Fenway Park is a 39,605-seat baseball facility. TD Garden is a multi-purpose arena with a capacity of 19,580. Gillette Stadium is a 68,756-seat football stadium. Numerous arenas, fields, tracks and rinks are also available at Boston University, Boston College, Harvard University and Northeastern University. Contact: Greater Boston CVB, www.bostonusa.com. Cape Cod Cape Cod is a region in the easternmost portion of Massachusetts that is composed of 15 municipalities, along with the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. The area's scenic beauty—including 559.6 miles of coastline—provides a perfect backdrop for events indoors or out. Hotel rooms: 19,000 Major facility: The Hyannis Youth and Community Center includes two ice rinks and a gymnasium. The facility has hosted events like the Women's Hockey East Championship Tournament, the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association Championships and multiple U.S. Figure Skating competitions. Contact: Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce/CVB, www.capecodchamber.org. Johnny Appleseed Country North Central Massachusetts, known as Johnny Appleseed Country, is a scenic region encompassing numerous cities. In addition to typical sports like soccer, base- ball, softball, lacrosse and golf, the region also hosts curling and adventure races. ➤ MASSACHUSETTS Johnny Appleseed Country is no stranger to sports events, including youth soccer. S I T E S E L E C T I O N G U I D E | M A S S A C H U S E T T S ▼ Greater Springfield CVB HOOP IT UP Sports fans will delight in Springfield, home of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Offering more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history, the ball-shaped building is located on the banks of the Connecticut River and houses rare artifacts, state-of-the-art displays and interactive exhibits. ■ www.hoophall.com DON'T MISS!

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