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geographical boundaries. The Superdome is a 27-story arena
capped by a dome that is 680 feet in diameter. As of May 31,
1985, it housed a complete television broadcast facility, a
closed circuit television system, four ballrooms, a stadium club,
two restaurants, two cocktail lounges, a gift shop, 64 box suites
(increased to 132 in 1987), and parking garages sufficient for
5,000 automobiles and 250 buses. The stadium, garages, and
grounds occupy 52 acres situated in the vicinity of many major
hotels and less than a mile from the French Quarter of New
Orleans.
The Superdome is well suited to host a large variety of
activities. Over the years, it has provided a forum for
football, baseball, and basketball exhibitions, as well as
concerts, festivals, conventions, trade shows, and other various
meetings. Seating capacity varies and depends on the activity.
Regular seating for football games is approximately 70,000, but
this can be expanded to approximately 76,800 by adjusting the
stadium's movable stands.
Since its construction, the Superdome has been the site of
many prominent sporting events, including the NCAA Basketball
Championships in 1982 and 1987, and the annual college Sugar Bowl
Football Classic. The NFL's Super Bowl has been played there
five times since 1978.
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