The City: A gold-rush town that has blossomed into a banking and financial center, Denver's location at the base of the Rocky Mountains has made it a top destination for nature lovers, even as it has embraced art and culture. While the Mile High City boasts mountain views and the nation's largest city park system, it also features the Denver Performing Arts Center, second largest in the country. Museums, galleries and shopping populate downtown Denver, and the city's historic district, LoDo (Lower Downtown), is home to bars, restaurants and jazz clubs. Cherry Creek and Central Denver are two other nightlife options.
The Stadium: Invesco Field at Mile High is the home of the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rapids. The stadium opened in 2001 and seats 76,125. Denver is known for having a tremendous home-field advantage. While that is still true at the new Mile High, it is not nearly as loud as the old stadium. The altitude still tends to have a big impact on Bronco opponents, however. A 25-year fixture at old Mile High Stadium, Bucky the Bronco stands 27 feet tall, is made of iron and steel and weighs four tons. The statue made its Invesco debut in August 2001 for the new joint's first event, which came on the heels of the team's 41-year stint next door. The Ring of Fame, honoring Denver greats including John Elway, Steve Atwater, Karl Mecklenburg and Tom Jackson, encircles the facade of Level 5 and is visible from every seat in the place. Counties Gateway Plaza, located on the west side of the stadium, is a pedestrian walkway featuring personalized bricks, marble sculptures and six monuments that represent and fly the flags of the six counties in the Denver Metro area. Public art works also are displayed at various locations outside the stadium, notably "Broncos" – with its five broncs, a mare and a colt, the sculpture is the largest in the state and was made in Italy as a gift from team owner Pat Bowlen and his family to the people of Colorado.
Parking: Limited parking is available on the east side of Invesco. Additional lots are available at the Pepsi Center and Auraria Campus. Shuttle buses provided by RTD and a pedestrian walkway run between these lots and the stadium. Denver fans are really into tailgating, no matter where you are around the stadium you will see the lots packed with burgers, dogs, beers and everyone having a great time.
Bars/Restaurants
Soiled Dove - The Soiled Dove is located nearly adjacent to Coors Field. It features a rooftop bar and is an excellent place to hang out for some frozen drinks in the summer.
Denver Chop House - he Denver Chop House is a first-class restaurant that serves up excellent micro brews as well. Located right across from Coors Field, the restaurant is a favorite of many local athletes.
Wynkoop Brewhouse - Wynkoop's was one of Denver's first microbrews. It is a large bar with great beers, great pool, and an upscale atmosphere.
Sports Column - The Sports Column is a huge sports bar with a roof top bar. The bar offers plenty of beer, and the menu consists of typical (but good) bar food.
Other Attractions
Denver Art Muesum
U.S. Mint
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Denver Zoo
Larimer Square
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