Coors Field

Denver, Colorado

Denver International Airport

24 miles/30 minute drive to Coors Field

WHERE TO STAY? All are within walking distance (less than 1 mile) of Coors Field

Unlimited budget

The Westin Tabor Center (most opposing teams stay here)  

Ritz-Carlton Denver

Hyatt Regency Denver  Colorado Convention Center

Moderate budget

Residence Inn by Marriott - Denver City Center

Hotel Monaco Denver

Sheraton Denver Hotel

Chaser budget traveler

Hampton Inn & Suites - Downtown Denver

Comfort Inn Downtown Denver

WHERE TO PARK?

Street, metered, paid lots and garage parking are available around Coors Field. Parking can range from $5 to $30 on a typical day. Denver is like most Major League cities and will price gouge when big market teams come to town. Expect to pay up to $50 for close parking when the Red Sox, Cubs and Yankees are visiting.

Ballpark Chasers Tip: If seeing a game during the week, drive north of the stadium (5 blocks or more) for free street parking. Come early as these will fill up quickly when the locals get off work.

WHERE TO EAT?

Great options within walking distance from Coors Field include: Breckenridge Brewery, Old Chicago and Lodos. All three restaurants are great and unique in their own way. Go to Breckenridge Brewery for their microbrews and burgers, to Old C's for their pizza, and Lodos for the pre-game atmosphere and rooftop views of Coors Field! On the other hand, for a more formal option, check out the Chop House for amazing steaks, chops and seafood.

Inside Coors Field there is a wide assortment of food options. Hit up the Blue Moon Brewing Company (behind section 112) before the game for a meal and great microbrews! Unique Coors Field stadium foods include: Denver Cheese Steaks, Blake Street Burritos, Buffalo Hot Dogs and Brats and the Ultimate Nachos. Be sure to try the famous Ballpark Chasers meal, which consists of Rocky Mountain Oysters and a Blue Moon beer.  If you are unsure what Rocky Moutain Osters are, make sure to ask after you eat them. Finally, for those young Chasers, Buckaroos is a concession stand by section 149 featuring traditional ballpark options in child-size portions.

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS?

Box office tickets are typically available before each Rockies home game unless the Cubs, Red Sox or Yankees are visiting.  Plan ahead by using Barry's Tickets for our special 10% discount. Visit BarrysTickets.com for Denver events tickets on sale now! Otherwise,  for a last minute purchase, scalpers are clearly identifiable with their “Need Tickets” signs all around Coors Field.

Ballpark Chasers Tip: You can always count on the $4 and $1 “Rockpile” tickets to be available 2 ½ hours prior to game time. These center field bleacher seats are a last resort and not for those wanting to pay close attention to the game.  Another cheap option is the “purple seat”. This upper deck row of purple seats is located exactly a mile-high above sea level.

WHEN TO GO?

As the saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather in Colorado, just wait 15 minutes”. The weather here is as un-predictable as it comes! Play it safe and travel to the mile high city in the months of June, July, August or September. Remember to dress for cool evening temperatures anytime during the year and don’t forget the rain gear.

WHAT ELSE TO SEE?

Just a half block west of Coors Field is one of Lodo's (lower downtowns) newest attractions. B's Ballpark Museum is a must see for any Ballpark Chaser! The creator and curator, Bruce "B" Hellerstein, houses one of the top ballpark collections in the country and has already received praises from the Smithsonian. If you are lucky, Bruce will be around for a complimentary guided tour of his current exhibits. Our favorites include the lights from Ebbets Field, pieces from the Green Monster and original seats from old Crosley and Forbes Field! Plan on at least 30 minutes inside the museum before a Rockies game. Admission is currently $5 and their hours are posted here. 

The 16^th Street Mall is a short walk from Coors Field to fun shopping and dining experiences. If you have a rental car and want the true Colorado experience, take the beautiful drive (1-70 west for 35 minutes) to Idaho Springs. This quaint mountain-town has quite possibly the greatest pizza in the country.

Complete your Ballpark Chasers experience by stopping at Tommy Knocker Brewery for an appetizer and beverage of your choice and then enjoy a downtown walk through this former mining town to the world famous Beau Jo’s Pizza. Make sure to save your pizza crust for the honey!

BALLPARK CHASERS VACATION?

If you are looking for a relaxing trip and stay only in Colorado, see a couple games at Coors Field and finish by traveling 90 minutes south to Colorado Springs to catch a Sky Sox game (Rockies AAA affiliate). If you are a Ballpark Chaser and want to check off 3 parks quickly, plan the “Midwest 3” trip. This includes flying into Denver, using a rental car to drive 610 miles (roughly 8 hours) to Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City and finish at Busch Stadium in St. Louis (243 miles/ 4 hours away).