Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sports Authority Field
at Mile High
STADIUM
( 720-258-3000;
www.sportsauthorityfieldatmilehigh.com
;
1701 S Bryant St; )
The much-lauded Den-
ver Broncos football team and the Denver Outlaws lacrosse team play at Mile High Stadi-
um, 1 mile west of downtown. This stadium also has an eclectic schedule of events, in-
cluding major rock concerts for superstars such as U2. Stadium tours are organized
through the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (
Click here
)
.
Coors Field
( 800-388-7625;
www.mlb.com/col/ballpark
; 2001 Blake St; )
Denver is a city known for manic
sports fans, and boasts five pro teams. The Colorado Rockies play baseball at the highly
rated Coors Field. Tickets for the outfield - the Rockpile - cost $4. Not a bad deal.
BASEBALL
STADIUM
Pepsi Center
( 303-405-1111;
www.pepsicenter.com
; 1000 Chopper Circle)
The mammoth Pepsi Center hosts the
Denver Nuggets basketball team, the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse
League and the Colorado Avalanche hockey team. In off season it's a mega concert venue.
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
( 303-727-3500;
www.dickssportinggoodspark.com
;
6000 Victory Way, Commerce City)
This smallish stadi-
um north of the city hosts the Major League Soccer team the Colorado Rapids, plus plenty
of summertime concerts.
STADIUM
Cinemas
Landmark Mayan Theater
CINEMA
( 303-744-6799;
www.landmarktheatres.com
;
110 Broadway; 0 RTD)
Even without the fancy sound
system and enormous screen, this is the best place in Denver to take in a film. The 1930s
movie palace is a romantic, historic gem and - bonus! - it serves beer.
Shopping
