We attended the Tanner Gun Show in this venue and the venue worked very well for this event. The…read morebuilding is huge, well laid out and has plenty of parking. The restrooms are clean and well located. They have a small snack grill that serves some simple, good food. Burgers etc. The gun show itself was great and I added a few new toys to my collection. I really enjoy gun shows, as does my wife. This building is perfect for these types of shows.

My third time here, second for a concert. The sound system rocks for a small venue. Concessions…read moreare limited so plan some time standing in line and double up that bevvie order (play it safe!) Offerings include the traditional dogs and pizza but we enjoyed street tacos. The ladies working the counter were very kind and accommodating to our requests to "pile on the toppings". At no extra charge too! The jury (ok...me) is still out as far as seating. They really must like to cram people in as the seats are truly midget sized, so bring a butt pad. Otherwise, with a 7200 seating capacity (depending on the event i am sure), I honestly do not think there is a bad seat in the house (viewership wise). The drive...it is what it is. If driving from Denver, forget I-25... its a jam! Take side streets but plan a little time for that adventure. Driving from the burbs, i highly recommmend taking 470. Its worth the $10 (or so).

We attended the summer graduation here today. I realize this is a once in a lifetime event for the…read morestudents, but CSU did not do even a marginal job of logistics. And the seating in the arena is suited for people who are under 5'8. My knees are in the back of the guy in front of me. Wait time to get into the arena was long. Then everything started late and took longer than expected.

What a great venue for CSU basketball ball. The energy is electric with huge fan support. The…read morestudents not only have school spirit but are patriotic too! If you have never watched an event here you must check it out.

Absolutely awful place. I had my graduation here and had to pee after but they wouldn't let me…read more They said I had to get out and I could go to the nearest gas station to pee or pee on the side of the building. I went to pee on the building, undid my belt and then I thought this is stupid and found a door and just snuck in and found a bathroom. They Didn't even provide a porta potty or anything for the post graduation time outside. I love hockey but some of the arena staff don't care.

Recently, I attended the Colorado Eagles season ticket holder appreciation night. I had a blast…read morewith my colleagues as we watched the Avalanche play on a giant screen. Plus, they offered food and drinks. We were able to get autographs from all of the players. It was a wonderful evening and the staff at the Blue Arena did a wonderful job. On a side note, they provided a significant amount of handicapped parking, which I used since it was in the evening and I was drained from the work day.

Looking back on the experience, it's hard to describe the announcer's attitude, so I'll just give…read morean example. At one point, the announcer asked if people were visiting from another country, then who was visiting from another state--show of hands. Then he asks who is from California for the crowd to boo. I thought it was pretty weird and uncomfortable. (It wasn't just this one moment.) This isn't a turn off for everyone, so you may have a great experience. This is not an event where everyone is welcome--Not even all Americans. For me, it was jarring to see people who claim to love America being so at ease with hating so many Americans. I gave it two stars (rather than one), because it was otherwise a fun show. Mutton busting is amazing. Great performers and competitors showcasing Western culture, marred by an announcer wanting to show off his prejudices.

This was such a fun nite at the Granby rodeo - lots of laughs, excellent show + good food!read more

This was my first visit to Laramie, Wyoming and a homecoming football game at War Memorial Stadium…read morefeaturing the Wyoming Cowboys hosting the Air Force Academy Falcons. War Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 30,000 seats and...although entering this game Wyoming had an 0 - 4 record on the 2024 season, fans still came out in support. I'd say there were 25,000 people at the game. For a 6pm kickoff, they allow you inside War Memorial Stadium a full 2 hours ahead of time. This gives ample opportunities to walk around and explore what Wyoming's football venue has to offer. What was interesting about the layout here is that there are no stands or seating sections in either end zone. You either sit on the home side or visitor side. Right before entrance gates opened at 4pm, Wyoming had their pregame "Cowboy Walk" where cheerleaders and band members greeted the players arriving at the football facility. It was entertaining to watch this. Wyoming played and sang their fight songs while crowds looked on. I checked on Stubhub and TickPick for a single game ticket just for myself. Prices ranged around $50 at the cheapest. I was surprised by this considering Wyoming had gotten off to the poor 0 - 4 start. But then again...it was homecoming and it's the one game of the year that usually receives the most fan attention. Anyhow, I purchased my ticket at the University of Wyoming website for a $45 flat fee. It had me in the upper section behind Air Force's sidelines. And for a 30,000 seat stadium, pretty much anywhere you sat was a viable option. But once entering inside War Memorial Stadium, there's a cowboy statue located beside the athletic field house which presents a good photo chance. Plus, this area is where players enter and exit the field. I would assume in traditional fashion, every player touches this cowboy monument statue for good luck. What was disappointing about a late September kickoff at 6pm was the sun factor. On Wyoming's home side, fans were sitting and drenched in the heat of the sun. And from my perspective, it was impossible to take any pictures of the field with the shining light. Now...on the visiting Air Force side with the sun facing the backside of War Memorial Stadium, the stands here were completely covered in shadows. It was like a double whammy, virtually impossible to get in any quality pics, and for me being a photo enthusiast, this was a letdown. What I actually did to remedy this entirely awkward sun situation was that I returned the following day (Sunday) to the stadium around 10am and since they allow the general public to walk around at their own leisure without any locked gates, I was able to revisit the stands and capture those coveted photos I had come to the Wyoming game for. So...my results turned out to be a success, lol. Some highlights from the game.... - I liked how after the national anthem was sang, two military helicopters did a dramatic flyover War Memorial Stadium. There were also fireworks lighting off into the sky from above the athletic field house. Whenever the Cowboys scored a touchdown, the fireworks blasted off again and again. - Wyoming's band did terrific pregame introductions along with conducting the halftime events as well. - As the game wore on into the evening on the last Saturday of September, it got incredibly cold, especially once the sun went down. And with the wind howling...it felt practically freezing. - I give Wyoming's fans credit. They really showed their spirit throughout the game. Here it was, the Cowboys hadn't won a game yet on the 2024 campaign, and still, no one gave up. Air Force led 13 - 7 at halftime but Wyoming got their act together in the 2nd half and scored three touchdowns to win 31 - 19. Best of all....at the end of the game, fans rushed the field and they allowed anyone to come on down and celebrate. Of course I had to step onto the 50 yard line and touch the famous Cowboy logo. That was memorable. In the end, I know Wyoming isn't a Power 5 conference school and won't play in college football's biggest games, but a fun Mountain West clash against their rival Air Force was definitely worthy of coming to Laramie, WY for the first time. I feel grateful. Thank you for having me Wyoming and Go Pokes.

"Welcome to 7220 feet. How's your oxygen?"…read more Beautiful stadium, especially on a nice late summer/ early fall day with blue sky and pine trees lining the stadium. Great for concerts and other events. Food options range from the highly-sought after Chick-fil-a chicken sandwiches and Papa John's pizza. Parking is reasonable along the streets, and if you live close by can hear the stadium noise from your apartment. Just be aware that after game days aren't always the best time to go to the grocery store or out to eat

The Boulder Valley Velodrome is a sports stadium which hosts bike races and events. I came here a…read morefew times and it was looking a little shabby, but fortunately it was recently fixed up and back in action with new flooring, paint and other touch ups and it was ready to go. If you have never been to a Velodrome before just think of the Indy 500 or other similar style race only with top of the line track style racing bikes.

Good environment, good seats, lots of concession options, and lots of fun. But the building is…read morestarting to look really old and there's not much parking so you may be stuck walking a mile

A fun environment full of music and loud college students - makes it that much more intimate. Seats…read moreare comfortable, but the bright yellow colors may hurt your eyes. I'm used to the high vaulting ceilings of the UNM pit, but a dome will work for now. Not much parking available, unless you have to walk over icy surfaces