Denver Sports and Recreation
The Mile High City has something to offer for sportsmen, sports fans, and people who just like to have a good time. Whether you want to see the Denver Broncos conquer the competition, or you want to conquer the ski slopes, we've got everything you need to know to get in on the action in this city.
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Pro Sports
Get your tickets to the next
NFL Denver Broncos home game at INVESCO Field at Mile High. The Broncos have been a franchise since 1960, before the AFL and the NFL ever merged. Over the years, the team has won six AFC Championships and two Super Bowls. This city loves their football team - since 1970, every home game has been sold out. See what all the hype is about when the Broncos take on another NFL heavyweight. Are you ready for some football?
Address: 1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (720) 258-3000
Web: www.denverbroncos.com
Be part of the fast-paced excitement of basketball by watching the
NBA Denver Nuggets ball all over the court and the competition at the Pepsi Center. They have yet to win a championship but the Nuggets have seven titles beneath their belt, and has been home to players like Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson.
Address: 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (303) 405-1100
Web: www.nba.com
Experience the action of professional hockey at a
NHL Colorado Avalanche game, where fast-flying pucks, fist fights, and hard hitting ensue. The team has won eight division titles and two Stanley Cup Finals. We recommend you get tickets when the Avalanches take on the Detroit Red Wings - the rival teams are sure to keep things interesting on the ice.
Address: 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (303) 405-1100
Web: www.avalanche.nhl.com
Help the
Colorado Mammoth maintain the National Lacrosse League's attendance record by going to a game and seeing what the sport is all about. The team has won three division championships and one Champion's Cup.
Address: 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (303) 405-1100
Web: www.coloradomammoth.com
Check out three-time division champions, the
Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse. The team has continuously broken attendance records for both the MLL and the franchise. Find out what keeps the crowd coming and be part of the league's growth by watching a game at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Address: 1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (720) 258-3000
Web: www.denveroutlaws.com
Head to Coors Field to root, root, root for the home team, the
MLB Colorado Rockies. The fairly-new team played their first game in 1993 and have clinched three Wild Card berths, and one National League Pennant. Get your tickets quick, the team brings in large crowds ready to enjoy America's favorite pastime.
Address: 2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205 - MAP
Phone: (303) 292-0200
Web: www.colorado.rockies.mlb.com
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Hiking, Biking & Trails
Don't head out into the Mile High City's wild outdoors alone. Let the folks at
Denver Adventures take you on your next excursion, whether it be mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, skiing or hiking - these guys know the best places to do it all.
Phone: (303) 984-6151
Web: www.denveradventures.com
"I came for the winter, but I stayed because of the summer." Learn the true meaning of that quote and head to
Crested Butte Mountain Resort for some fun in the mountains. Wintertime snow lovers can have some fun skiing, sledding, and snowball fighting. After the snow melts in the summertime, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking , trail running, and much more are waiting for you to enjoy.
Address: 12 Snowmass Rd., Crested Butte, CO 81224 - MAP
Phone: (970) 349-2222
Web: www.skicb.com
Get ready to pedal over nine miles around the city on a tour with
I Bike Denver. You'll spend about three hours taking in sights like Centennial Gardens, Civic Center Park, the Colorado State Capitol, the Denver Art Museum, the Molly Brown House, Coors Field, Cherry Creek, and much more.
Address: 2373 15th Street, Denver CO 80202 - MAP
Phone: (303) 483-5300
Web: www.ibikedenver.com
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Watersports
Make a trip to
Cherry Creek State Park to spend the day splashing in the waters of the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Cruise the 880 acre reservoir in a boat, cast a line and try your luck at fishing, experience the excitement of jet skiing or water skiing, or just swim around and relax.
Address: 4201 South Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014 - MAP
Phone: (303) 690-1166
Web: www.parks.state.co.us
Whether you're seeking thrills or wanting to take the family on a whitewater rafting ride,
All American Adventures are the people to go to for whitewater trips around Denver. Whitewater tours explore the waters of Clear Creek with certified guides leading the way to ensure your safety, and make sure you're having fun. Get ready for a wild ride!
Address: 2195 E. Idaho Springs Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 - MAP
Phone: (303) 552-2584
Web: www.raftdenver.com
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Plenty Of Thrills
Test your racing skills on go karts, see how brutal you can be on bumper boats, and knock one out of the park in the batting cages, metaphorically speaking - do all of this and more at
Boondocks Fun Center. The 8-acre complex has everything you'd need for a day of fun: miniature golf courses, a roller coaster simulator, laser tag, and a gigantic arcade. You won't be disappointed with time spent at Boondocks.
Address: 11425 Community Center Dr., Northglenn, CO 80233 - MAP
Phone: (720) 977-8000
Web: www.boondocksfuncenter.com

Spend a day at
Elitch Gardens Theme Park and exercise your adrenaline rush. Thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, and water rides occupy the park, including some of the most exciting roller coasters like the Mind Eraser monster coaster, the Boomerang, and the Twister II. If face-melting coasters aren't quite your thing, hang out on the carousel or make yourself dizzy at the Spinning Tea Cups attraction.
Address: 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (303) 595-4FUN
Web: www.elitchgardens.com
If rides like the Loop-O-Plane and the Tilt-A-Whirl sound familiar to you, head to
Lakeside Amusement Park to experience their fun all over again. Other rides at this classic amusement park include the 1940 wooden Cyclone coaster, the 1955 Wild Chipmunk coaster, and the 1986 Zamperla Dragon coaster. You'll feel like a kid again after walking around Lakeside Amusement Park.
Address: 4601 Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80212 - MAP
Phone: (303) 477-1621
Web: www.lakesideamusementpark.com
Grab your swimsuit and sunscreen, and prepare to make a splash at the nation's largest waterpark,
Water World. Keep it calm and soak up some sunshine while you float the lazy river, or brave the descent of a fast-paced water slide - whatever you choose, the 67-acres of Water World have over 44 rides and attractions for you to experience.
Address: 1800 West 89th Ave., Denver, CO 80260 - MAP
Phone: (303) 427-7873
Web: www.waterworldcolorado.com
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Leisure
Pull out your bowling shoes and head to
Lucky Strike Bowling Lounge to bowl your next game. Pulverize the pins on one of the bowling alley's 12 lanes, while sipping cocktails from the bar. If you're having a bad day on the lanes, head over to the pool tables and try your luck there, or kick back and relax in the comfy lounge.
Address: 500 16th Street Suite 340, Denver, CO 80202 - MAP
Phone: (303) 629-9090
Web: www.bowlluckystrike.com
Show the world your inner-pool shark at
Tarantula Billiards & Bar. The pool hall is home to over 20 newly-felted, Gold Crown billiards tables ready for you to break in, as well as foosball and air hockey tables. Rack them up and call your shots, you'll be so comfortable at this hangout you won't want to leave.
Address: 1456 Champa St., Denver, CO 80202 - MAP
Phone: (720) 932-6666
Web: www.denverpoolhall.com