When many baseball fans think of Denver’s Coors Field, they picture a place where the baseballs fly because of the thin air. That might be your first thought, too, but you’ll quickly want to add this thought to your mind — a place that you really need to visit. Coors Field might not frequently get mentioned among the upper echelon of major league ballparks, but this National League West stadium has a lot of things going for it.
Denver sits a mile above sea level, and the thin air that comes with this elevation will be apparent to you once you arrive in the city. You’ll also get a kick out of the way that Coors Field pays homage to its elevation. Take a look at the 20th row of seats in the upper deck, and you might be surprised to see that they’re purple instead of green. This row represents exactly one mile above sea level, and getting a chance to sit in it makes for a fun photo op. The thin air and the purple row of seats aside, you’ll appreciate the view of the Rocky Mountains that you in the distance beyond left field. A seat high on the third base side gives you this view throughout the game, which is especially breathtaking when the sun begins to set.
There are a number of interesting sights to check out during your visit. Be sure to take a walk around the perimeter of Coors Field before entering. Doing so gives you a chance to appreciate the retro look of this brick ballpark, which actually opened in 1995. You’ll also see what is known as the Coors Field Garden, which is located next to Gate A behind center field. Since 2013, the team has been growing herbs and veggies that are used in multiple eateries throughout the park.
When you enter the park, be sure to take a look at the fountains in center field. Many MLB stadiums have fountains, but those are Coors Field are easily among the most impressive — thanks, in part, to the trees and rocks that surround them as an homage to the Rocky Mountain flora. While you’re in center field, make sure to check out the Rockpile — one of the more iconic seating sections in all of baseball — and the concourse in left-center field. It’s one of the more fun places to hang out, both during batting practice and once the game begins, and there are a number of fun food options just steps away.