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- Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Northwest 199th Street (in Miami Gardens), +1 305 623-6100 (fax +1 305 625-6403, e-mail DS@dolphinstadium.com, TTY +1 305 623-6266 ), [1] – This football stadium has been renamed several times in its history.Some of its previous names include Dolphins Stadium and Pro Player Stadium. It is primarily known as the home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. Ironically, FedEx Orange Bowl games are held here instead of the Orange Bowl on 11th Street. In another strange twist of fate the Miami Hurricanes will begin playing home football games here 2008, instead of the Orange Bowl. MLB’s Florida Marlins also play baseball here. For tours of Dolphin Stadium, contact rheard@dolphinstadium.com or call +1 305 623-6286. Tour prices are $3 for children under 14, $5 for those 14 and older and $4 for senior citizens. Check website for individual phone numbers for tickets to Miami Dolphins and Florida Marlins games and the Orange Bowl.
- Miami Orange Bowl, 1145 Northwest 11th Street, +1 305 643-7100 [2]. (fax 305-643-7115, ticket/event information number +1 305 643-7100) – For several years this was the actual site of the collegiate Orange Bowl games as well as the home of the Miami Hurricanes. This historic football stadium is also currently hosting Florida International University football games until FIU Stadium construction is completed. No one knows what will happen to the Orange Bowl when the Hurricanes and the Golden Panthers move out. Check the Hurricanes’ official sports page [3] and the Golden Panthers’ official sports page [4] for tickets.
- American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard (near Bicentennial Park), + 1 786 777-1000 (box office number +1 786 777-1250) [5] – In addition to Miami Heat (an NBA team) games being played here, this arena has hosted several awards shows in its past such as the MTV Video Music Awards (twice). Several concerts are also held here. Call box office for ticket information.
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