Brent Warnken

If you are planning a trip to Buffalo for the holiday season, check out all the sports and entertainment festivities scheduled to take place in New York's second largest city. Buffalo offers sports enthusiasts NFL action, NBA games and music concerts featuring some of today's hottest artists. This winter, spend some time rink-side as the Sabres meet face-to-face with their NHL competitors.

Mardi Gras might have a competitor when it comes to New Orleans attractions this year, and city dwellers won't have to wait for March to celebrate all the Big Easy has to offer. This winter, things are heating up in New Orleans, and we're not just talking the French Quarter. With sports matchups, bowl games and blowouts galore, Louisianans as well as visitors from all over the country are scrambling to get New Orleans tickets to the smattering of events that the city will soon be hosting!

Football season is always a huge crowd-pleaser in New Orleans and this year is no different, especially with the way the Saints have come marching in this season.

Basketball and football are the two absolute breadwinners when it comes to sports in Charlotte, N.C. Luckily for sports fanatics, the month of December rouses nothing but hardcore rivalries to the frontlines as both the Charlotte Bobcats and Carolina Panthers bring the fight to games this winter.

There's plenty to do this December in Charlotte, and it all starts on Dec.

Mardi Gras isn't the only time to plan a trip to the Big Easy. New Orleans offers residents and visitors plenty of sports action throughout the winter season. Check out basketball, football and even a little action in the ring with the WWE, in between stops at jazz clubs and restaurants. Here are a few brief tidbits on what this historic, southern city has to offer in the coming weeks.

The holiday season is always full of entertainment, but this may be even truer in Houston, Texas during the 2009 holiday season. In fact, one day in particular will be full of fun for the residents and visitors of Houston, as both The Nutcracker and The Sound of Music will be taking the stage on Sunday, Dec. 20. Both will allow patrons to connect with loved ones over an amazing show.

As the weather stars to cool down, the excitement is only getting hotter in the city of New Orleans. This city is known for its variety of entertainment options, but sports fans in particular are going to find something to enjoy during the winter months. Whether you love basketball, football or some other sport, you are sure to find an event to enjoy in the Big Easy.

Get ready for some action on the court this winter season when you plan a trip to Houston, Texas. The Houston Rockets will certainly have their hands full as they host several notable NBA teams from around the country. The warm-weather city is also a great spot to enjoy a game of football or set your sights on the rink for a WWE competition. No matter which sport is your favorite to enjoy, you'll certainly find something to like during the holiday season in Houston.