Philips Arena, Atlanta - The Best Arenas and Stadiums in America

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When billionaire Ted Turner, buyer of the Hawks, opened the $213 actor amphitheatre in 1999, it anon adapted Atlanta's banal city and midtown areas. Behemothic business headquarters, revitalized parks and flush restaurants opened in the surrounding areas, in accession to the arena's Hawk Walk, an entertainment-and-shopping area that includes TV shows in every administration and basketball-shooting games. As for bedrock concerts, Elton John's sold-out appearance christened the amphitheatre in 1999, and U2, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Prince and Taylor Swift accept followed. Why was it alleged Philips, and not Turner, Arena? Because the electronics behemothic paid $268 actor for the allotment rights. Turner awash it afterwards 5 years.

Capacity: 17,700

Website: http://philipsarena.com

Fun fact: Ricky Martin awash out the amphitheatre for a abatement concert in 30 account just a few months afore it opened.