I know nothing about Denver whatsoever. I'm planning a trip to catch a couple of ballgames at Coors Field. Any suggestions for a hotel (that does not cost an arm and a leg, ie around the $100 or less)near the Stadium where hopefully I would be within walking distance to the stadium, decent food, cultural stuff, and some fine watering holes?
Also, part of the purpose of the trip will be photography. I had a blast this spring in Florida at a Red Sox -Twins game with my camera. I'm thinking of splurging and getting some seats on the first row of the infield, near first base (right next to the photographer's box). Has anyone else found some nice niche areas in the stadium for photography? The only thing about being field level is you don't get much of an angle across the field like you do a little further up. Any thoughts/advice on Coors Field Photography?
Posted by Brent Murphy on June 15, 2007 at 7:05 PM
There's a La Quinta at I-25 and Park Ave., just down the hill from the ballpark. It's a bit of a hike, but not too bad. I see people walking to games from down there all the time. That's the only thing I can think of nearby.
There is a lot of food nearby, but don't know of anything I can specifically recommend. Lots of fine dining, sports bars, brewpubs, dives. Take your pick. I'd recommend stopping by El Chapultapec after a night game to catch some live jazz. Cool little place. The have mexican food, but not sure if I could be persuaded to eat it.
If you want to drive a minute (or take a long walk) you can head to the big REI, and stop for food at My Brother's Bar next door. Cool old burger place. Lot of history there. Neal Cassady (of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road") used to hang out here. There are a lot of "beat poetry" sites in Denver, if you are interesting in that type of history.
If you are interested in more info on things to see/do in the LoDo area of Denver, around the ballpark, let me know. My office is just a block from Coors, so I'm pretty familiar with the area.
Darren, I'd say Left Field was certainly very good to you! That's awesome!
I'll probably have more questions as the time gets closer regarding food. I won't be going until August, but figured I should get the tickets and the hotel soon.
The plan now is one night game and one afternoon game.
You might also try the Red Lion, which is the tall round building just to the north of Mile High Stadium. It seemed like a older, but decent, place (with free parking) - and if you can get an easterly room near the top, there's an unabstructed view of the Denver skyline. Might make a good sunset shot. The place was swarming with retirees, so I suspect the rates were relatively low. They have a shuttle and could probably drop you at Coors.
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3 repliesAlso, part of the purpose of the trip will be photography. I had a blast this spring in Florida at a Red Sox -Twins game with my camera. I'm thinking of splurging and getting some seats on the first row of the infield, near first base (right next to the photographer's box). Has anyone else found some nice niche areas in the stadium for photography? The only thing about being field level is you don't get much of an angle across the field like you do a little further up. Any thoughts/advice on Coors Field Photography?
There is a lot of food nearby, but don't know of anything I can specifically recommend. Lots of fine dining, sports bars, brewpubs, dives. Take your pick. I'd recommend stopping by El Chapultapec after a night game to catch some live jazz. Cool little place. The have mexican food, but not sure if I could be persuaded to eat it.
If you want to drive a minute (or take a long walk) you can head to the big REI, and stop for food at My Brother's Bar next door. Cool old burger place. Lot of history there. Neal Cassady (of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road") used to hang out here. There are a lot of "beat poetry" sites in Denver, if you are interesting in that type of history.
If you are interested in more info on things to see/do in the LoDo area of Denver, around the ballpark, let me know. My office is just a block from Coors, so I'm pretty familiar with the area.
Darren, I'd say Left Field was certainly very good to you! That's awesome!
I'll probably have more questions as the time gets closer regarding food. I won't be going until August, but figured I should get the tickets and the hotel soon.
The plan now is one night game and one afternoon game.
Nice shots!
Ken