University of Phoenix Stadium One Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305

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Stadium

Capacity: 63,400

Surface: Grass

Tickets: Buy now or call (480) 784-4444.

Schedule: Arizona Cardinals

City Guide: Phoenix

History: Architect Peter Eisenman designed the stadium using the inspiration of a barrel cactus. Pieces of the building fit together like cactus wedges, making efficient use of natural light. The result is a $450 million complex that opened in August 2006 on a 165-acre site in Glendale, less than 10 miles northwest of the Phoenix city center. The stadium is the first sports venue in North America to feature both a retractable roof and retractable playing field, allowing the natural grass to soak up the sun during the day while fans bask under the stars at night. Situated to receive the maximum amount of sunlight throughout the day, the stadium's field remains outside except during games. The natural grass tray measures 234 feet by 403 feet and is 39 inches deep. The total trip (741 feet) to roll the grass to the field takes 65 minutes.

Directions: With several options for parking, consult the Cardinals team Web site for the best directions to get to the stadium.

Restaurants and Bars

Highest Rated Restaurants

1. Wong's Chinese Cuisine (2.73 miles) 10540 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85037, (623) 877-4123
82% like it (95 votes), serves Chinese
2. Yard House (0.47 miles) 9401 W Westgate Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305, (623) 829-3900
100% like it (33 votes), serves American,Pub Food
3. BJ's Restaurant & Brewery (1.72 miles) 9748 W Northern Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, (623) 772-6470
93% like it (29 votes), serves Pizza,Burgers,American
4. T & J Asian Cuisine (3.01 miles) 8877 N 107th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, (623) 972-6600
90% like it (32 votes), serves Chinese
5. Saddle Ranch Chop House (0.41 miles) 9375 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305, (623) 889-7770
78% like it (19 votes), serves Modern American
6. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (0.44 miles) 6751 n. Sunset Blvd #E109, Glendale, AZ 85305, (623) 772-0011
90% like it (10 votes), serves American

Sports Bars

1. Saddle Ranch Chop House (0.41 miles) 9375 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305, (623) 889-7770
78% like it (19 votes), serves Modern American
2. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (0.44 miles) 6751 n. Sunset Blvd #E109, Glendale, AZ 85305, (623) 772-0011
90% like it (10 votes), serves American
3. Yard House (0.47 miles) 9401 W Westgate Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305, (623) 829-3900
100% like it (33 votes), serves American,Pub Food
4. Blu Burger Grille (1.73 miles) 9828 W Northern Ave Se 1705, Peoria, AZ 85345, (623) 877-3200
80% like it (10 votes), serves Burgers
5. Crazy Earl's Mexican & American (3.68 miles) 9440 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, (623) 979-0979
83% like it (73 votes), serves Mexican,American
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