16 days in Denver 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Garden of the Gods and Mount Evans. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Denver: Colorado Springs (Balloon Rides, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, &more), River Rafting & Tubing (in Idaho Springs) and Cave of the Winds Mountain Park (in Manitou Springs). And it doesn't end there: engage your brain at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, get outside with Outdoor Activities, steep yourself in history at Denver Union Station, and take a stroll through 16th Street Mall.

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If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major aiports are Denver International Airport and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. July in Denver sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C at night.