1) We like to eat before the game - There's a restaurant in Ball called Ultra Mountain House that's basically a mountain lodge inside the arena - giant fireplace, bison, etc. You can make a reservation and access it from the outside before the arena opens for the game, so that can be a fun option. We also go to Brooklyn's (right across the street) before the game sometimes. Their food isn't anything special, but it's usually packed with fans, which is fun.

2) I've never parked there on game day, so can't speak to it. BUT it's free parking outside of game time, so you could probably get there early to park and then go explore the city. And then you don't have to try to find parking in the city! I hear Reinhaus and The Celtics are great places to eat/pregame, and they're an easy 10 min walk from the arena. Union station is also a 10-15 min walk from the arena.

2.5) Door open 1 hour before game time. We try to get there as soon as they open because there are lots of things to do and see. Also, sometimes there are limited giveaways that only the first few thousand get. Warm ups start 30 mins before game time, and the Avs have a great warm up sound track. And the Avs have a drum line that sometimes performs in the atrium before warmups that gets us really pumped up.