Here’s a quick rundown: To get into the game-day spirit, have a drink at ViewHouse or pre-game with hundreds of fans at McGregor Square. Those curious about Coors Field’s history should visit the nearby National Ballpark Museum. Browse retailers in the trendy Dairy Block micro-district or better yet: Join our Downtown Denver Food Tour, one of the best things to do around Coors Field.
We’re owners of a local food tour company, and catching a Rockies game is among our favorite Denver activities. Interestingly, the stadium’s construction is what kicked off downtown’s reinvigoration — and in 2026, you won’t have any trouble filling an itinerary. From fantastic dining to art galleries and arcade games, this guide has attractions for everyone.
The Best Things to Do Around Coors Field
Sample Local Restaurants on our Downtown Food Tour
Downtown Denver │ Book A Tour │ Price: $$$ │ Our Top Pick
Savor Neapolitan pizza, housemade limoncello and more on our tour
Feeling hungry before the big event? Our Downtown Denver Food Tour takes guests to five award-winning local restaurants within a half-mile of Coors Field.
From coal-fired pizza to flaky empanadas and fry bread tacos, this top-rated walking tour will fill you up and make you fall in love with the city. Alcoholic drink pairings are also available, perfect for a little pre-game buzz.
Your guide will also share insights into our incredible food scene, the history of Coors Field and more. Public tours run every day between 1 and 4 pm.
Play Cornhole and Beer Pong at ViewHouse
2015 Market St │ Viewhouse Website │ Price: $$ │ Game Day Hub
An aerial view of ViewHouse, with cornhole boards in the courtyard (photo: ViewHouse Facebook)
ViewHouse is a baseball’s throw away from Coors Field. Its massive space includes a rooftop deck and outdoor courtyard with a range of activities and games. Head here to play volleyball, cornhole, giant Jenga and beer pong before or after seeing the Rockies.
This Ballpark mainstay also has a 129’’ TV, perfect for those times when you can’t score tickets. Viewhouse draws a fun, excited crowd on game days, making it one of the best summer activities around. It’s a great location to kick back with a drink, enjoy some food and have some fun in the sun.
Toast Boozy or Spirit-Free Drinks on Our Denver Cocktails Tour
Downtown Denver │ Book A Tour │ Price: $$$ │ City’s Best Sips
Sample a smooth butter pecan old fashioned and more (photo: Urban Farmer Facebook)
We turn happy hours up a notch with our expert-led Denver Cocktails Tour, available Friday through Sunday from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. This guided experience includes three craft cocktails and curated bites. Enjoy an Italian spritz alongside garlicky focaccia and marinated olives, sip a smooth butter pecan old fashioned and be delighted by more tasty samples!
Our tour involves visits to some of the city’s top sites, including Union Station and Dairy Block. Take in the ambiance while learning about Denver’s incredible dining scene. This guided experience is a great pick for team building activities, entertaining tourists and even engaging those who don’t drink, as mocktails are also available.
Shop for Western Apparel at Rockmount Ranch Wear
1626 Wazee St │ Rockmount Ranch Wear Website │ Price: $$$ │ Cowboy Core
The brand sells all manner of Western apparel (photo: Rockmount Ranch Wear Instagram)
Founded in 1946, Rockmount Ranch Wear is a local institution. The family-owned brand is famed for creating the iconic snap-button Western shirt. With bold embroidery, pearl snaps and vintage-inspired details, today’s styles are favorites among everyone from rodeo legends to rock stars.
Celebrities often frequent its downtown retail store in search of a uniquely Denver souvenir. Try an outfit on for size and maybe saunter out looking like a true cowboy.
Order a Beer Flight at Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th St │ Wynkoop Brewing Co. Website │ Price: $$ │ Denver’s First Brewpub
The brewery’s signature Rail Yard amber ale (photo: Wynkoop Brewing Co. Facebook)
Wynkoop is the first brewpub in Denver and one of the largest in the nation. Originally, it was owned by former Denver mayor, Colorado governor and current Senator, John Hickenlooper.
Its spacious three-level interior features bar games, a large food menu and, of course, plenty of brews. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Rocky Mountain oyster stout. Spoiler: Rocky Mountain oysters aren’t seafood! Per barrel, this beer is made with exactly three roasted and sliced bull testicles.
Prefer something more traditional? We don’t blame you. Sample its flagship Rail Yard amber ale, as well as beef sliders with crispy onions and bier cheese soup, on our Downtown Food Tour!
Belt Out Your Go-To Karaoke Song at Star Bar
2137 Larimer St │ Star Bar Website │ Price: $ │ Tipsy Sing-alongs
Star Bar often draws a crowd whenever the Rockies play (photo: Star Bar Instagram)
Star Bar has served the Ballpark District since 1959. Expect a dive atmosphere and an extensive whiskey and craft beer selection. Food isn’t served here, but drinks are reasonably priced, especially compared to the newer, more trendy bars in LoDo.
It offers an outdoor patio, but entertainment often keeps patrons indoors. Tuesday and Thursday karaoke nights are especially busy. Punch in your go-to track (sans anything Journey) and listen to others belt out their favorite tunes. If you’d rather leave the singing to the professionals, stop into Star Bar on one of its live music nights.
Admire Artifacts at the National Ballpark Museum
1940 Blake St │ Ballpark Museum Website │ Price: $ │ Honoring America’s Pastime
The brick exterior of this downtown museum (photo: National Ballpark Museum website)
The National Ballpark Museum is adjacent to Coors Field on Blake and 20th. Its downtown location has displayed hundreds of artifacts since 2010, but founder Bruce Hellerstein was collecting long before then.
Many pieces of memorabilia relate to the original 14 ballparks, which include Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field. The museum also highlights local baseball history with relics from the Rockies and Coors Field, as well as the former Denver Bears and Bears Stadium.
See the Game on the Big Screen at McGregor Square
1901 Wazee St │ McGregor Square Website │ Price: $ │ Watch Parties
Hundreds of fans gather at McGregor Square on game day (photo: McGregor Square Facebook)
McGregor Square is a mixed-use development right next to Coors Field. If you don’t have tickets into the stadium, this is the next best place to cheer on the Rockies in 2026.
Its outdoor plaza features a massive LED screen, which always draws a crowd on game day. Tom’s Watch Bar is another ideal spot to post up, offering pub grub, ice-cold beer and several flatscreens, plus virtual golf bays.
Many out-of-town visitors stay in the square’s Rally Hotel to take part in all the revelry. Its lobby houses Call Me Pearl, one of the city’s best upscale bars — which we often visit on our Denver Cocktails Tour.
Play Pinball and Other Classic Games at 1up Arcade Bar
1925 Blake St │ 1up Arcade Bar Website │ Price: $$ │ Set High Scores
Play Skee-Ball, PacMan and a range of arcade games (photo: 1up Arcade Bar website)
1up Arcade Bar is just a block from Coors Field and features a full bar, New York-style pizza slices and retro arcade games from wall to wall. Here, with an adult beverage in hand, you can live out your nostalgic adolescent dreams.
Enjoy classics like Donkey Kong, Tron and Pac-Man alongside Contra, NBA Jam, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more. 1up Arcade Bar also has a wide variety of pinball games and hosts a pinball tournament on the first Sunday of every month.
Browse the Selection at Cannabis Station
1201 20th St │ Cannabis Station Website │ Price: $$ │ Recreational Dispensary
The colorful exterior of this popular dispensary (photo: Rocky Mountain High Facebook)
The Mile High City took on a whole new meaning when Colorado became one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis. Though much of the nation has now followed suit, Colorado’s more mature industry grants a greater selection at lower prices.
Check out the quality and diverse range of products at our favorite dispensary near Coors Field, Cannabis Station. Its knowledgeable budtenders will help you navigate between flower, edibles, concentrates and more.
Explore Dairy Block, One of Denver’s Coolest Micro-Districts
1800 Wazee St │ Dairy Block Website │ Price: $ │ Restaurants & Retail
Take a walk down Dairy Block’s art-decorated alleyway (photo: Dairy Block Facebook)
Dairy Block is a trendy micro-district less than two blocks from Coors Field. It suits a range of interests with plenty of restaurants, places to drink and things to do. Every visit is unique with new retail goods, seasonal markets and a rotating calendar of events.
Pair wine with charcuterie at Blanchard Family Wines. This tasting room comes from the award-winning, Sonoma-based winery and offers wine flights and unique pairings.
If spirits are more your thing, check out Poka Lola Social Club. Set within the Maven Hotel, this buzzy bar offers a range of craft beverages. Sample these solo or on our guided Denver Cocktails Tour.
Feeling hungry? Visit some of the best restaurants in Denver at Dairy Block. These include BRUTØ, which was recently awarded a Michelin star; and Kachina Cantina, a stop on our Downtown Food Tour.
Catch Improv and Stand Up at Rise Comedy
1260 22nd St │ Rise Comedy Website │ Price: $$ │ Light-Hearted Laughs
This venue is a key hub for local comedians (photo: Rise Comedy Facebook)
Rise Comedy is a great stop for a drink and some laughs following a game at Coors Field. Since 2011, this venue formerly known as Voodoo Comedy Playhouse has been a mainstay for live comedy.
Events include live improvised musicals, stand up showcases, pop culture satires and more entertaining acts. Shows happen several nights each week and a full bar adds to the energetic atmosphere.
Try Multiple Vendors at Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee St │ Denver Milk Market Website │ Price: $$ │ Dining Destination
Ice cream cones from Cornicello, a market vendor (photo: Denver Milk Market website)
Located just two blocks from the stadium, Denver Milk Market is perfect for both a quick bite or a long afternoon of drinking and hanging out. The food hall features eleven different dining concepts — truly, there’s something for everyone.
Inside, you’ll find everything from savory Ethiopian fare to Asian street food, as well as handmade pasta and pizza. Save room for dessert. We’re big fans of the rotating ice cream flavors from Cornicello, which we spotlight on our new Downtown Dinner Tour.
Dine at the Instagrammable Wonderyard Garden + Table
2200 Larimer St │ Wonderyard Website │ Price: $$ │ Flashy Photo Ops
The patio is full of aesthetic photo ops (photo: Wonderyard Garden + Table Facebook)
Wonderyard Garden + Table recently opened on the corner of 22nd and Larimer. This bar-forward restaurant comes from the same hospitality group as ViewHouse and like its sister concept, it knows how to please a crowd.
An Instagram-worthy aesthetic is what sets Wonderyard apart. Seat yourself within an oversized birdcage wrapped in twinkle lights and strike a pose next to its floral, neon-lit wall. The menu is equally fabulous with cotton candy-garnished cocktails and fun glassware. Pair drinks with shareable apps, wood-fired flatbreads and globally-inspired dishes.
Check Out Contemporary Art at Robischon Gallery
1740 Wazee St │ Robischon Gallery Website │ Price: $ │Mesmerizing Exhibits
A 2026 exhibition featuring the work of Linda Fleming (photo: Robischon Gallery Instagram)
Strike a sharp contrast between cheering crowds and athletic competition by visiting Robischon Gallery. Conveniently, it’s just two blocks from the ballpark on the corner of 18th and Wazee.
This contemporary gallery has been showcasing local, national and international artists since 1976. After the sun and noise of a baseball game, its space serves as a refreshing oasis of calm and beauty.
Visit Denver’s Living Room at Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St │ Union Station Website │ Price: $ │ Historic Landmark
Archways and chandeliers add elegance to the Great Hall (photo: Union Station Facebook)
Union Station, which some refer to as “Denver’s living room,” is more than an essential piece of the city’s history. Today, it’s a central dining and drinking destination full of delicious things to try.
Nosh on pancakes at Snooze, a local favorite and one of the best brunch spots in Denver. Savor a James Beard award-winning chef’s menu at Mercantile. You can also visit the station’s original ticket windows, which are now built into Terminal Bar.
For dessert, savor pastel de nata pastries from Ultreia. We sample these traditional Portuguese egg custard tarts on our Downtown Food Tour, closing out the experience with a sweet treat.
Imbibe at Cruise Room Inside The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th St │ Oxford Hotel Website │ Price: $$ │ Classic Cocktails
The iconic bar is washed in red light (photo: Cruise Room Facebook)
Cruise Room has operated since Prohibition’s repeal (though, some say before that…) and is an exact replica of the bar aboard the Queen Mary. This swanky lounge is set inside the Oxford, Denver’s oldest hotel, which is located just two blocks from Coors Field. After a game, stop in for live music and classic cocktails in an intimate, elegant setting.
Get a taste of the Ballpark District on our Downtown Denver Food Tour! Tickets start at $80 per person ($112 with drink pairings) and tours are offered daily from 1 – 4 pm.