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Article #142: Plan your 2008 Super Bowl Experience in Glendale, Arizona

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Okay, training camps have officially there are 88 on two separate levels that
begun, but the 2008 Super Bowl is already are available and will seat approximately
a hot topic. This year's Super Bowl is 1,500 patrons. Club seating for 7,000
scheduled for Sunday, February 3, 2008 at fans is also available which includes
the University of Phoenix Stadium in access to private club lounges.
Glendale, Arizona. Both lower and upper bowl seating will be
Planning well in advance for the 2008 available, accommodating some 55,000
Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, is fans.
definitely a wise choice. Tickets are Here are some tips when planning for
expensive, but you will save a NFL's 2008 big event.
significant amount of money if you There are still plenty of hotel rooms
purchase tickets now. that are available, but there are some
Super Bowl XLII tickets are already for hotels that have already sold out of
sale and will cost you around $3,250.00, rooms. Without question, it would be
depending who your source for tickets is. wise for you to reserve your hotel room
Currently as expensive as $9,000.00, now, to avoid having to drive excess
those same Super Bowl tickets will be miles to the game.
more expensive. Some nearby hotels include the Embassy
The newly constructed stadium in Suites Hotel Phoenix, Hilton Suites,
Glendale, Arizona has been named The Radisson, Pointe South Mountain,
University of Phoenix stadium and Sheraton, Phoenician, The Buttes, and
recently opened its doors on August 1st, other famous chains.
2006 and holds 63,400 seats. It has the Determine your driving route. If you are
capability to expand to 73,000 seats. not familiar with Glendale, Arizona and
Considered a premier when it comes to the the location of the stadium, print or
very best in architectural design, the write out your driving directions. It is
stadium and the locals can hardly wait to going to be a very busy day with an
be a part of NFL's big event. abundance of people running around. The
Business Week Magazine noted the stadium last thing you need is to get lost in the
as one of the 10 "most impressive" sports shuffle!
facilities in the world because of the It would be best if you arrived plenty
combination of the retractable roof along early for the best parking along with
with the roll-in natural grass field. your piece of mind. There will be plenty
This is the only stadium in North America of activities before the game to keep you
with such a stadium as this one. entertained.
With more than 300 days of sunshine every Write down which parking lot that you
year in Arizona, The University of parked in. You will be glad you did.
Phoenix Stadium is retractable and will Bring some extra cash just in case you
likely be open during the 2008 Super need it. Cash machines will be
Bowl, weather permitting. The upcoming available, but they will likely charge
Super Bowl in 2008, will be only the you a fee for their service.
second game in Super Bowl history with a Wear a pair of pants, versus shorts. You
retractable roof. may also wish to consider wearing a pair
What kind of weather can you expect for of those outdoor pants that have zippers
Super Bowl XLII in Arizona? Well, you just above the knee that can be taken off
will be happy to know that the average if you get too warm.
temperature in Arizona in February is a Keep in mind that the stadium is likely
comfortable 70 degrees. It has been as to be open on the day of the game and it
warm as 92 degrees, so be prepared for will likely be an ordinary Arizona sunny
possible warmer weather. day, so take along sunscreen. Use a good
If you have not been to Arizona during sunscreen before you leave for the
the winter, keep in mind that 70 degrees stadium. Sunburn is no fun, not to
in Arizona does not feel like 70 degrees mention very dangerous. If the roof is
in other parts of the country, such as open, you are going to want to make sure
the Midwest. It is best to dress in that you have protection from the sun.
layers, especially if the roof is open It would also be a good idea to take a
during game time. Some Arizona Cardinal hat with you, too.
fans complained last year about the If you layer your clothing, you can
retractable roof being open during the always take them off. Also do not forget
Cardinals regular season games, so be to take along your sunglasses, as the
advised that you may wish to take along glare may bother your eyes.
warmer clothing. If you have the time, consider staying a
Entertainment for the Super Bowl has not couple of extra days to enjoy the state
yet been determined, but both Bruce of Arizona! There are many more things
Springsteen and Norah Jones are reported to do in Arizona.
as possibilities. Most importantly, don't forget to bring
If you are looking for luxury suites, your tickets to the game!






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