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American Airlines Arena: Traveler Reviews

601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL (Downtown)
305-577-4328
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Ranked #4 of 104 attractions in Miami
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Description: A modern architectural marvel where the NBA's Miami Heat play.
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Hilton Head Island
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Very Nice Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

Saw the Heat play the Magic and the arena was great. Easy, cheap, safe, and easy to exit to 95 north parking ($20). We had dinner at the Bayside Market and walked 5 minutes to the venue. Clean bathrooms, good seats, good video, good food. Crowd was loud but well-behaved and fun.

Overall an excellent experience.

Visited March 2013
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“Miami heat vs Grizzlies”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013 via mobile

Great stadium, game and show! Well designed stadium. didnt have to wait long to eat/drink/exit.
Biggest problem we had was the public transport. we caught the S bus to the venue from South Beach which was great but after the game no busses came to the bus stop for an hour! We ended up waiting forever for a cab. if busses are routinely redirected around the arena due to ?gridlock they should probably put a sign on the bus stop so 100 people dont freeze in the weather for an hour. Several busses were scheduled to stop during the period we waited.

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San Francisco, California
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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“Nice Arena”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

Setting of the arena is great, unfrotunately they cannot open up the upper level box booth for extra seatings as it was really packed with people for this convention that I've attended.

Visited February 2013
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Providence, Rhode Island
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“Beautiful Arena, great time at the Heat game!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

I wouldn't typically review a venue for a sporting event, because you typically just expect loud, dirty, packed with people, etc... But the Heat's home court differed from others I've been to. The Arena was a short walk from the metro station which made getting there super easy. It was clean, from the front door to the bathrooms - everything was well kept, and being a germ-nut this was important to me. Security checked everyone out before they entered, but it was quick and efficient and we were at our seats no longer than 5 minutes after we arrived. The big screen in the middle made it so you didn't miss one thing about the game, including the other fans - the fan cam & lots of the events throughout the game focused on the kids - it was nice to see a safe, clean, family friendly environment. Will return on my next trip to Miami :)

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“concert”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

great location. nearby spots to eat before or after the show. walking distance to Casa Moderna, across the street

Visited January 2013
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