Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Denver for a perfect sports weekend.
Denver's sports scene is anchored by one of the NFL's most passionate fan bases and one of the best stadium locations in American sports. Empower Field at Mile High and Coors Field (Rockies) are half a mile apart — a Broncos Sunday after a Rockies Saturday is one of the most enjoyable back-to-back weekends on any sports calendar. Add the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop and Denver becomes a genuine destination weekend.
Use GamePlan to find the MLB/NFL overlap windows in September and October — when the Rockies are still playing and the Broncos season is just getting started.
Empower Field at Mile High opened in 2001 at exactly 5,280 feet above sea level — literally a mile high — which affects visiting teams' performance and provides backdrop views of the Rocky Mountains that are unique in professional football.
You cannot leave Denver without eating these.
A stunning boutique hotel inside Denver's historic Union Station. Walking distance to Coors Field and a short light rail to Empower Field.
Best for: Architecture enthusiasts, couplesDenver's finest hotel. Rooftop pool with mountain views, exceptional restaurant, easy light rail to both stadiums.
Best for: Luxury travelers, couplesReliable, centrally located, easy light rail access to both sports venues. Good value for the location.
Best for: Groups, business travelersColorado's first brewpub, opened by Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper in 1988. An institution with excellent beers and a historic building.
Must order: Rail Yard Amber, Colorado craft draftOne of Colorado's most acclaimed craft breweries. Yeti Imperial Stout is one of the finest imperial stouts brewed in America.
Must order: Yeti Imperial Stout, Titan IPAThe rooftop bar at Coors Field offers the best views in baseball — downtown Denver skyline, Rocky Mountains, and the field below.
Must order: Colorado craft beer on draftJames Beard Award-winning Chef Jennifer Jasinski's Mediterranean-inspired flagship. One of the most consistently excellent restaurants in Colorado. Book well ahead.
Order: House-made charcuterie, pasta, anything from the wood ovenDenver's definitive pizza experience. Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with Colorado-sourced toppings and a natural wine program.
Order: Seasonal pizza, burrata, the wine listDenver's beloved brunch institution. The pineapple upside down pancakes and breakfast pot pie have made this a Colorado institution.
Order: Pineapple upside down pancakes, Benny of the dayDenver's 5,280-foot elevation means alcohol hits harder and dehydration happens faster. Drink water, pace yourself on beer.
One of the best ballparks in the NL. September Rockies games with mountain views are spectacular. The Purple Row marks exactly one mile above sea level.
Boulder is 30 minutes away. Vail, Breckenridge, and Estes Park are 90 minutes. A Broncos weekend pairs perfectly with a mountain day trip.
Mile High Station is directly adjacent to both stadiums. Park at a suburban light rail station and ride in — easier and cheaper than stadium parking.
Denver's RiNo district has the highest concentration of craft breweries per square mile in America. Allocate Saturday afternoon to walking between them.
The Broncos are a difficult ticket — consistently sold out. Plan ahead and use official resale channels.
Use GamePlan to find the exact dates when your favorite teams all play in the same window — then book everything in one trip.
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