Hotels for PBR: Unleash the Beast

Bull riders draw a fresh animal every ride, so nobody in the arena knows how the next eight seconds will go, least of all the man on the rope. A Sunday afternoon start makes this one for families and daytime crowds rather than a late night out. Expect dirt trucked in over the usual floor, the smell of it reaching the upper rows, and a house band of walk-on music between rides. Riders travel the circuit all year chasing points, so the faces here are the same ones climbing national standings.

The world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden sits atop Penn Station in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, home to the Knicks and Rangers and a legendary stage for the biggest concerts. Times Square, Broadway and countless restaurants are all within a short walk, making it one of the most central venues anywhere.

Penn Station's subway and rail lines are directly below. Booking a room in Midtown lets you walk to the show through the city's buzz and back to your bed within minutes.