Formerly known as Dolphins Stadium, Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens is the home to NFL's Miami Dolphins, Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins and the University of Miami Hurricane's football squad. The stadium, which has hosted several Super Bowls, has undergone many names over the past 20 years, including Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Stadium, Land Shark Stadium and, of course, Dolphin Stadium. It became known as Sun Life Stadium in 2009. Those attending a ball game at the stadium may also want to check out some of area's hotels and casinos. There are a variety within a short distance from the stadium.
Just under 4 miles from the stadium, the Hampton Inn in Miramar is a five-story hotel built in 2009 and located near many other Florida attractions, including Butterfly World, Miami Beach, the International Swimming Hall of Fame and Fort Lauderdale Beach. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet, an exercise gym and a business center..
Hampton Inn and Suites Fort Lauderdale Miramar
10990 Marks Way
Miramar, FL 33025
(954) 430-5590
La Quinta Inn and Suites is less than 10 miles away from the stadium, only minutes from Miami airport and attractions such as the Don Shula Golf Resort. La Quinta offers rooms with microwaves, cable TV, Nintendo, and an indoor pool.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Miami Lakes
7925 NW 154th St.
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
(305) 821-8274
The casino has over 2,300 slot machines and games, video poker, Texas Hold'Em and other poker tables and more. While you're at the casino, do some shopping or eat the Tequila Ranch, Bluepoint Ocean Grill or one of the many choices that are available. The Seminole Hard Rock Casino offers a variety of on-site entertainment, including the 88s Dueling Pianos, Paradise Live and Opium. Join the Seminole Hard Rock Casino's Players Club; it's free to join and allows you to earn bonus points for playing favorite machines.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
(866) 502-7529
seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Miccosukee Resort is a resort and gaming site that offers live entertainment, dancing, sports and more. Check out the Cypress Lounge 24 hours a day, the martini bar, the Gator Bar, described as "informal watering hole," and the entertainment dome (live music and sports, such as boxing). The Miccosukee Resort has 24-hour gaming with more than 1,700 video pull-tab machines, 58 poker tables with games like Texas Hold'Em, 7-Card Stud and other gaming tournaments.
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
500 S.W. 177th Ave.
Miami, FL 33194
(877) 242-6464
miccosukee.com
