By Matt Lombardo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The Giants schedule has been known for just over two months, and kickoff just three months away, which makes this just about the perfect time to plan those football road trips this season.

This year's NFL schedule is unique -- particularly for the Giants -- in that at no point this season will two consecutive games be played at MetLife Stadium, meaning there are ample opportunities for fans to hit the road in 2018.

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This year's slate features the defending Super Bowl champion and NFC East rival Eagles, as well as four stadiums that have hosted Super Bowls since 2010 along with this year's Super Bowl host city with a trip to Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta to take on the Falcons.

As you plan your football weekends, here is how we rank each of the Giants' road trips in terms of stadiums, in-game experience, and what to do in each city either before or after the game:

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8) Washington, D.C.

Week 14: Giants at Washington

Date: Sunday, Dec. 9

Time: 1:00 p.m.

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There is nothing particularly alluring or charming about the annual road trip to the football outpost of Landover, Md, where the Washington Redskins call home at the cavernous FedEx Field that not only offers subpar sightlines for fans but also features several sections of seats under tarps because even the locals stay away from the house that Daniel Snyder built.

A 3:38 minute drive from northern New Jersey or a long Amtrak ride down the I-95 corridor, the trip is just short enough to justify making it in one day but long enough to make it about as miserable an experience as one would imagine.

Make sure to: If you plan on spending the weekend, it is definitely worth making the half hour drive to Washington, D.C. and seeing the sights such as the United States Capitol, the White House, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

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7) Indianapolis

Week 16: Giants at Indianapolis Colts

Date: Dec. 23rd

Time: TBD

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Indianapolis is among the most walkable downtowns of any "big" city in the country, with the main streets all lined with top-notch steakhouses, hotels, and bars, with all roads seeming to lead to LucasOil Stadium ... All of which would make a trip to Indy among the most advantageous on the schedule, if it weren't slated for two days before Christmas.

LucasOil Stadium is the host of the NFL Combine each season in part because of how centrally located it is for all 32 teams to access, and the abundance of hotels which should make this an affordable trip for Giants fans.

Be sure to: While there are several craft microbreweries to be found, and even more brew-pubs, making it to the famous St. Elmo's for a shrimp cocktail before a steak dinner is an absolute must.

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6) Carolina

When: Week 5

Date: Sunday, Oct. 7

Time: 1:00 p.m.

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It's a shame that Bank of America Stadium is such a nondescript 'modern' stadium, because Charlotte would otherwise make a tremendous Super Bowl host city.

Downtown Charlotte is packed with fun bars, microbreweries, restaurants, and plenty of hotels to make the trip mostly walkable.

What could make this an extra advantageous trip for Giants fans is that this game could have legitimate playoff implications between a pair of teams that could be in the mix for an NFC Wild Card berth after a quarter of the season is already in the rearview mirror.

Be sure to: Both the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Billy Graham Library are centrally located near Bank of America Stadium in Downtown Charlotte ... If you're into those sort of things.

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5) Houston

When: Week 3

Date: Sunday, Sept. 23

Time: 1:00 p.m.

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NRG Stadium has hosted two Super Bowls and is a regular in the Final Four rotation, and deservedly so thanks to modern amenities and fantastic sightlines in a part of the city that's ideal for tailgating.

A September kickoff could make this weekend a bit warmer than Giants fans might prefer, but there is plenty to pass the time in and around the Houston area before settling in for a showdown between Eli Manning, Odell Beckham, and Saquon Barkley against Deshaun Watson, J.J. Watt, and DeAndre Hopkins.

Be sure to: The Galleria should be on the to-do-list for any trip to Houston because of the array of restaurants and shopping. But, for the best New York deli experience in the Lone Star State, don't miss out on Kenny and Ziggy's.

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4) Philadelphia

When: Week 12

Date: Sunday, Nov. 23

Time: 1:00 p.m.

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With the exception of taking on the Jets at MetLife Stadium, the Giants' annual trip to Lincoln Financial Field to play the Eagles is the most navigable road trip of the year, down I-95 south.

The Eagles and Giants always play each other close, even last season when the Eagles combined margin for victory was just eight points, and Lincoln Financial Field is always a rollicking game day atmosphere but especially so in games between division rivals.

Be sure to: Three days after Thanksgiving makes a perfect time to wash down all of the turkey dinners and leftovers with the best cheesesteaks in the City of Brotherly Love. Stop by Tony Luke's just miles from the stadium or Delessandro's either for your tailgate or post-game dinner.

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3) Atlanta

When: Week 7

Date: Monday, Oct. 22

Time: 8:15 p.m.

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank spared no expense in building Mercedes Benz Stadium, which even features a Chick-Fil-A that will be open because the Giants visit Atlanta on a Monday night.

Having already hosted the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship Game in its inaugural season, and will host Super Bowl LIII next February, the Falcons' new home is a marvel of a modern stadium that is certainly worth the short flight.

Be sure to: The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest in the world, and definitely worth checking out for a tour along with either CNN's World Headquarters and Coca Cola World. For the best vantage point of the city, make sure to check out Sun Dial Restaurant at the top of the Westin Hotel ... You won't be disappointed by the view.

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2) Dallas

When: Week 2

Date: Sunday, Sept. 16

Time: 8:20 p.m.

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Nicknamed "Jerry World" because of the gaudiness, glitz and glitter that makes AT&T Stadium ostensibly a football carnival, this is one of the league's most modern venues that creates a wild game day atmosphere and is large enough for a visiting fanbase to create a "road field advantage."

Be sure to: The JFK Assassination Museum at Dealey Plaza is something that anyone visiting Dallas should experience. Beyond the fact that the plaza seems unchanged since the moment that Kennedy was assassinated, the collection of memorabilia from the event and investigation make this a highlight of visiting the city.

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1) San Francisco

When: Week 10

Date: Monday, Nov. 12

Time: 8:15 p.m.

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Levi's Stadium hosted Super Bowl 50, and despite the fact that it is located in Santa Clara, there are far worse places to visit for an NFL game in November than San Francisco and Northern California.

The influences of Silicon Valley are abundant throughout the designs and experiences of the stadium which make it one of the most popular venues in the league.

Be sure to: Touring Alcatraz is a must do for any visitor to San Francisco, but beware that tickets sell out weeks in advance, so be sure you buy yours early. Also, be to go to China Town and walk around to take in the scene, check out the dragon's gate, and all that comes with an authentic China Town experience. A stroll through Fisherman's Wharf is also a must, during a trip to what is one of America's truly great cities.

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HOW TO REACH ME:

Matt Lombardo may be reached at MLombardo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattLombardoNFL

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