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Coors Field itinerary by Wise Guides

Coors Field was part of the wave of fan-friendly, retro ballparks built in the 1990s, and it is a great place to see a game. Its construction also coincided with and greatly contributed to the redevelopment of Denver's Lower Downtown. LoDo is now full of unique bars, restaurants, shops and galleries, so plan to spend time exploring the neighborhood pre- or post-game. The 16th Street Mall about four blocks from Coors is a focal point of activity. ... For a pre-game bite, go to the Wynkoop Brewing Company, where they brew their own beer and offer some unique and tasty eats in the restaurant. ... Once it's time to head into the game, consider your priorities. If your budget is tight or you'd simply rather spend your hard-earned dollars on food and beer (understandable), head to the Rockpile – the bleachers sitting above the fountains in centerfield – where seats go for $4. You're not close to the field but you get a nice overview of the action and a panoramic look at the Denver skyline. ... Visit the upper deck, right-field side, for a stunning view of the sun setting over the Rocky Mountains. And while you're up there climb up to the 20th row, where the seats are painted purple to designate that they're exactly 5,280 feet, or one mile, above sea level. ... Coors may be the name on the façade but there are many other – dare we say much better – brew options. There is an assortment of Blue Moon beers on tap and local micro-brew favorite Dale's Pale Ale. Cough up an extra buck for the taste. ... As for eats, go authentic Colorado and get a buffalo hot dog or brat. If you're really brave there are Rocky Mountain oysters, too. ... After the final out, head across the street to Jackson's Sports Rock to bond with Rockies' fans over beers, and take a turn on one of the great shuffleboard tables. ... It'd be a shame to be in Colorado and not take in some of the scenery. A close by option is the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater in Morrison, where you can hike around to take in the stunning rock formations and views. ... Further afield, but not much, is Rocky Mountain National Park with its awesome scenery and various outdoor pursuits.

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Enjoyed myself at Coors... -- 2005-05-05

I went to Coors for a day-night doubleheader last season (and want to go back this season.) Now I've only been to four major league parks (three currently in use for baseball) and Coors is the best of the three, by far. For the first game I sat in the Lower RF Reserved seats (upper deck behind the right field wall.) For seven bucks, they're not bad seats, although you can't see any action in the right field corner. Mike Hampton pitched the first game for the Braves and got a hearty round of boos from the hometown crowd. I had a better seat for the second game on the lower deck in the left field corner.

Demerits: The hometown crowd was into the game, but there were WAAAAAY too many people rooting for the Braves. There was even a souvenir hawk outside the stadium who may have been employed by the team who was selling Braves gear. The Rockies need to do a better job cultivating a local fan base. I understand a lot of people in Denver are displaced fans from other areas, but this is ridiculous. You wouldn't see that in St. Louis or Boston.

Of course, from the perspective of other teams' fans, this may not be a bad thing. Also, the home run thing is overplayed. I was expecting offensive fireworks; instead, the first game ended up being a 3-2 pitchers' duel. Not that that's a bad thing, but it wasn't what I expected. The second game ended up 11-7, but there were only two homers. The bigger thing that's leading to those high scores is the spacious outfield, which creates lots of hits.

Tom Stephenson

Fantastic Job -- 2005-01-15

Last year I attented the spring training camp and am looking forward to this years spring training camp. My hat is off to the coaching staff for being so organized during the spring training. Your hard work and dedication will lead to winning. The coach who is in charge of the spring training work out schedule is good, and knows what he is doing. I would love some day to take this coach out on Lake Granby and talk a little baseball, but most of all catch big lake trout.

Bruce Van Bockern

Not just dingers -- 2003-10-30

I've had season tix for nine years, and in my opinion and experience, the home run thing is overplayed. Sure, the ball flies, but it's the expansive outfield (to make up for the altitude) that creates the high scores, not just the long ball. Coors is a great place to go if you like the excitement of extra-base hits. You're virtually guaranteed to see at least one double a game, and triples aren't rare either.

Coors is one of the more affordable stadiums, especially compared to the ones back east. I disagree with the above comment about the left-field pavilion -- it's where I've sat the last two seasons, and I enjoy the perspective on the basepaths, not to mention the frequent chance at a home run ball (I've caught two and narrowly missed one). There are better sets, though, particularly over out-of-town scoreboard in right and the upper deck in center. While it's always nice to sit behind the plate, Coors was designed to give the outfield seats the views of the mountains and skyline.

Park east of the stadium, where it's cheaper without being a monumental trek. Buy your burritos and peanuts outside -- they're tasty and 1/3 as much as the terrible Aramark food inside. Great place for beer lovers. If you do sit in the left-field pavilions, tell Captain Earthman I said hi.

Chris M.

Available -- 2002-05-26

It has to be the only park with a microbrewery...and even if it isn't, it is the only one with buffalo meat.

It's actually pretty good.

Dan Wakefield

Beautiful Ballpark. -- 2002-05-09

Coors has a beautiful view of the Rockies and soem of the nicest fans around. A great place for people who love baseball and beer. Just stay away from the greasy, gamey Rocky MTN Oysters. I spent a whole inning searching the place for a stand that sold them and all I got was the worst case of indegestion I ever had! I thought I was having a heart attack!

Jeff

Best Stadium I've Been To -- 2001-08-16

Two straight years, my wife and I have made the trek from Dallas to Denver to see the Reds play the Rockies. Most of the comments made about the stadium's beauty and the high-powered offense are true (we saw Griffey blast a ball to the base of the RockPile in center field in 2000) - but that's not the true beauty of the place.

By FAR, these are the most knowledgeable and friendly fans in all the Major League parks I have been in. Even when wearing my Reds jersey and hat, I was greeted with kindness by my neighbors in the seats - and have struck up at last three different conversations on baseball with various people. The atmosphere is extremely family friendly - I HIGHLY recommend that you make the trek to see your favorite team play in this fantastic stadium.

Tommy Elf

Coors tips -- 2001-08-14

First, park in the "Park & Ride" lot at I-25 and Broadway. Take the light rail/bus to the park. Total cost will be a couple bucks. I used to ride my bike to the park, and they have a free lock-up place there. I could even watch my bike on smoke breaks. The $5.00 Upper Right Field seats are better than the Rockpile seats in center field. Try to get a seat not in the sun-At a mile high, it's real hot! You can bring all your own food you want to into the park, so stop by BK beforehand. Lots of microbreweries on the premises, despite the Coors dominance. Take time before & at the last inning of the game to walk around the different levels. DO get photos of the mountains in the background. Worst ticket is the Pavilion, the Left Field stands. Overpriced and too low for viewing. Bill

Bill Smith

Yeh, but great sunsets! -- 2001-08-08

Great summary above of the pro's and con's of the park. If you love offense this is the place to go.

I'll also add that there aren't any bad seats in the stadium, but I had the most fun out in dead center in the "Rock Pile!" I found the REAL fans out there in the $4 seats...

And it is worth the price to be there and watch the sunset over the Rocky Mountains. Quite a site.

Shaun Williams

Retro Done Right -- 2001-08-05

On a recent business trip to Denver, I decided to take in a game at Coors Field. I've only attended the California parks, so I was looking forward to seeing some 'Mile High Ball'.

First off, for the love of God, please don't park ANYwhere within a 1/2 mile of the park. Most lots charge from $15-$20 to park your car. Due to Coors' downtown locale (amongst bars, restaurants and clothing stores) there isn't the traditional ballpark parking lot, so the private lots gouge the fans. I saw a few places about a mile south of the park that were charging just $5.00. If you leave early enough, you can take one of these spaces and stroll to Coors at your own pace. And do try to leave early...Denver's highway system is about 15 years behind the rest of the civilized world.

The food isn't any different from every other park (it's just a buck or two higher). I failed in my quest for the legendary Rocky Mountain Oysters...maybe next time. You're probably better off getting some beers and wings at one of the local watering holes on your way in.

Coors Field's brick architecture is certainly unique. You should take a few minutes to simply walk around the outside of the park. Once inside, you'll find nice touches like the outfield concourse and the kids area. The view of Denver's skyline is surely spectacular, but it was gray and rainy on the day (8/1/01) that I went.

For $4.00 you can sit in the "Rock Pile" (CF bleachers) which are a pretty good deal. You can see the scoreboard, the whole field and can schmooze with bums out there. If you don't mind missing the first few innings, scalpers will usually give up good seats, cheaply, outside the park, after the 2nd or 3rd inning.

Aaron Cameron

Great looking retro park, but..... -- 2001-06-04

Looks great, but a crying shame that swings that look like cans of corn pop ups sail over the fences, but that's the Mile High City for you! There's a band of purple seats that mark the mile high elevation. They need to move the fences back even more, but we're talking about the old Polo Grounds 484 foot centerfield field (the Polo Grounds also had fences that were less than 300 feet. Babe Ruth started his Yankee career there, Yankee Stadium was built because the Giants didn't want to share a ballpark with Ruth...imagine the number of dingers he would have had if the Yankees stayed there.) Coors needs to be 390 to the foul lines and 460 to center, but only Willie Mays wanted to play with fences that far back.

David Bryant

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