15 days in Denver, Grand Junction & Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

Venture out of the city with trips to Rock Cut Brewing Company (in Estes Park), Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (in Cascade) and Rocky Mountain National Park (Many Parks Curve Overlook & Trail Ridge Road). There's lots more to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, take in the exciting artwork at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and explore the activities along Crown Hill Park.

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Memmingen, Germany to Denver is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. Traveling from Memmingen to Denver, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Memmingen in July, expect nights in Denver to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 36°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Grand Junction.

The city of Grand Junction is the home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Grand Junction: Moab (Arches National Park, Balloon Rides, &more), Glenwood Springs (Hanging Lake Trail & River Rafting & Tubing) and Delicate Arch (in Arches National Park). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Colorado National Monument and take in the awesome beauty at Grand Mesa.

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You can fly from Denver to Grand Junction in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Denver in July, you will find days in Grand Junction are somewhat warmer (39°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, look for all kinds of wild species at Hayden Valley, take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and contemplate the waterfront views at Morning Glory Pool.

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Getting from Grand Junction to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and taxi. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Grand Junction in July; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 26°C and lows reach 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.