Visiting Coors Field as an Away Fan: The Complete Guide
Coors Field is one of the most enjoyable trips in baseball — a well-liked ballpark right in Denver's LoDo district, ringed by breweries and walkable from downtown, with mountain views on clear days and a purple row marking exactly one mile above sea level. Ride the train in from the airport, drink your way through a craft-beer capital, and just remember the altitude is real. Here's how to do a Rockies road trip right.
Getting There
Fly into Denver International (DEN), about 30–40 minutes from downtown. The great news for a visiting fan: the University of Colorado A Line train runs from the airport straight to Union Station downtown, near the ballpark.
From Union Station, Coors Field is a short walk. The A Line is the smart, cheap airport connection — skip the rental-car counter and let the train do the work.
Where to Stay
Downtown Denver / LoDo puts you within walking distance of Coors Field, surrounded by tons of breweries, restaurants, and bars. It's the obvious base for this trip.
Staying downtown near Union Station or in LoDo is ideal — you're walkable to the game and to the nightlife, so you don't need a car once you're in town.
Parking & When to Arrive
If you drive, there's parking around the ballpark, but downtown/LoDo is walkable and the train connects from the airport — so most visiting fans won't need to bother with a car.
Arrive early for the LoDo scene. Denver is a craft-beer capital, so the pregame area is genuinely excellent — give yourself time to enjoy it before first pitch.
Where Visiting Fans Sit
It's a modern, well-liked ballpark with mountain views from some upper sections on clear days and no obstructed views. Don't miss the ballpark's signature quirk: the purple row in the upper deck marking exactly one mile high — a must for a photo.
For something different, the Rooftop deck in right field is a fun, casual, social spot. Wherever you sit, Rockies crowds are friendly and laid-back, making this an easy, relaxed park to visit.
Food & What to Bring
Denver's craft-beer scene shows up at the park and around LoDo, alongside great local food options — the eating and drinking here is a highlight. Before you go, check the bag policy, as MLB clear-bag rules apply.
The Pregame Scene
LoDo around the ballpark is one of the best pregame districts in baseball — packed with breweries (Denver is a craft-beer mecca), bars, and restaurants, all walkable. If you love a good pregame, this is one of the best in the game.
The blocks right by Coors Field turn into a party before games, so you can bounce from brewery to bar and stroll straight to the gate. It's a big part of what makes a Rockies trip so fun.
Insider Tips
The easy formula: take the A Line train from the airport to Union Station, then walk to the ballpark, and enjoy Denver's craft beer while you're at it. The one thing visitors underestimate is the elevation — hydrate and wear sunscreen, because the mile-high altitude and sun sneak up on you.
A couple of finishing touches: find the purple mile-high row for a photo, and bring a layer for cool evenings. With friendly Rockies fans and a great downtown at your doorstep, it's a fun, relaxed away-game trip.
Build your Coors Field trip
Choose each piece — flights to Denver, a hotel in LoDo near Union Station, Rockies tickets, and a rental car if you need one (though the A Line and walking may be all you need). It adds to your trip below. Nothing books until you're ready.