Abandoned Florida. Some of the best hidden gem locations throughout The Sunshine State sit abandoned, being slowly reclaimed by nature. These once-thriving attractions are now left to decay but still holding onto the history that once was. The Miami Marine Stadium was built in 1963 and was a premier place in the popular city. But today, the stadium sits in near-ruins, washed in graffiti, with nature slowly creeping in.
Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key in Miami was built back in 1963 and used over the years for water sports, concerts, Easter sunrise services, powerboat races, and so much more.
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However, after the devastating Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the stadium never fully recovered from the damage and was deemed unsafe to use again.
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This was the only stadium at the time in the United States built with the purpose of watching marine events.
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Today, the stadium sits in ruins, between structural decay, environmental erosion, and graffiti-stricken walls.
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While there have been many plans over the years to revitalize and rebuild the stadium, unfortunately, restoration always falls through.
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Visitors to the stadium on Virginia Key are not allowed to enter, however, they can stand in the parking lot, which nature also has reclaimed, or take in the sights by boat.
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This once-exciting architectural marvel, with 6,566 seats and incredible views of the bay, now sits abandoned along the shoreline.
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Perhaps one day, plans to rebuild and restore the stadium will hold true and we will be able to see a new side of the stadium altogether.
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Address: Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149, USA
