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From sunsets over the Rocky Mountains to unique things to watch for, this is how to watch baseball at Denver's Coors Field.
Coors Field is located in Lower Downtown Denver, Colorado. It was opened in 1995 and has been home to the Major League Baseball All-Star game. There are a few things to remember when going to this beautiful MLB stadium. WHERE TO SITIf it’s going to be a night game, the 3rd base line is the best. The people on the 1st base line get blinded as the sun is going down over the mountains to the west. However once the sun isn’t blinding them anymore there is a gorgeous view of the Rocky Mountains. If it’s going to be a day game the first level is best because fans will be in the shade the majority of the game on either side of the park. Sitting in the left field bleachers isn’t as comfortable because there are benches and fans can’t see the video screen, but if anyone wants to catch a homerun ball, that is the place to be. If a fan wants to not pay too much, the Rock Pile is the perfect place to be. These are the “cheap seats” but always fun! Coors Field also has a hand run “out-of-town” score board that can be seen from the 3rd base line as well which helps fans keep tabs on what the scores are around the league. WHAT TO EATLike any ballpark, Coors Field has the traditional hot dogs, nachos, soda, etc. But something Coors Field has that no one else does is Rocky Mountain Oysters. Most people have never had these or even heard of them. They’re bulls balls, deep fried and served with french fries. Yes, they sound disgusting but think of them like chicken fingers! They’re actually quite good. But one must at least try them if they’re in the ballpark! A plus about Coors Field is when a fan is going to the concession lines on the food concourse they can see the game. The concourses aren’t terribly deep so fans can still watch the game live from the lines. The concourse also goes 360 degrees around the ballpark so fans never lose sight of the action. And on a hot summer day nothing beats a cup of Dippin’ Dots and a frozen margarita from one of the many bars at Coors Field. WHERE TO PARKThere are a number of places to park that won’t cost fans an arm and a leg. One of those places is Union Station. It’s only about 3 blocks away from the stadium, traffic is lighter and for most games it only costs $5. The entrance to the stadium is only about a 3 minute walk from Union Station. The entrance brings fans into the stadium at left field but no matter where the seats are, it’s not a very long walk and the view once people walk in is breath taking. WHAT TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOROn the highest deck of seats there is a row of purple seats all the way around the stadium, as opposed to the green seats everywhere else. This row marks one mile high, a nod to the glorious place that is “The Mile High City.” These seats are fan favorites. There is also a concession man that walks the stands on the first level, third base side. He sells peanuts, popcorn and cracker jacks. When he’s walking around asking if anyone wants something, he breaks into an opera voice which carries to the other side of the ballpark. He, too, is a fan favorite. It’s not hard to enjoy baseball at Coors Field. Play ball!
The copyright of the article Coors Field in Baseball is owned by Katy Gaffney. Permission to republish Coors Field in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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