Denver

Denver is a city that can consistently and enthusiastically support three professional sports teams. Unfortunately, it has more than that—the Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Rapids (soccer). Until recently, the Nuggets and Rapids had been the odd teams out, as the Rockies, Avalanche, and Broncos have all reached or won championships in their respective sports. But here and there the Nuggets have come close to catching up, and fans patiently await their year.

What's great about Denverites is that most aren't just spectators. After a game, they go out and do stuff—hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and, yes, playing team sports themselves. The city and its proximity to outdoor pursuits encourage a fit lifestyle.

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  • Auto Racing

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  • Baseball

    Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies, Denver's National League baseball team, play April through October in Coors Field. Because it's set in...

  • Basketball

    Ball Arena. From November to April, the Denver Nuggets play at Ball Arena (formerly Pepsi Center); from October to April, the Colorado Avalanche...

  • Bicycling and Jogging

    Evo. This facility just south of downtown repairs road and mountain bikes and rents them for $30 to $80 a day. 860 Broadway , Golden Triangle...

  • Football

    Empower Stadium at Mile High. The team that introduced America to quarterback (and now general manager) John Elway—the National Football...

  • Golf

    Non–City Owned Courses With their sprawling layouts and impressively appointed greens, these four public clubs merit a special look over their...

  • Hiking

    Green Mountain. Part of Jefferson County Open Space and a piece of William Frederick Hayden Park (City of Lakewood), Green Mountain is the...

  • Hockey

    Colorado Avalanche. This wildly popular Denver-based National Hockey League team won the Stanley Cup in 1996 and beat the New Jersey Devils...

  • Horse Racing

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  • Stock Shows

    National Western Stock Show. Thousands of cowpokes retrieve their string ties and worn boots and indulge in two weeks of hootin', hollerin...

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  • Water Sports

    Chatfield marina rents sailboats, powerboats, and Jet Skis June through August, while the new Marina at Cherry Creek specializes in pontoons...