2 days in Denver & Grand Junction 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.

On the 29th (Sun), see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, then pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity United Methodist Church, then admire the masterpieces at Denver Art Museum, and finally shop like a local with 16th Street Mall.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Denver International Airport and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in November, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel 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. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Children's Nature Center, then engage your brain at John McConnell Math and Science Center, then get curious at Museum of the West, and finally take a stroll through Downtown Grand Junction.

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Traveling by flight from Denver to Grand Junction takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. November in Grand Junction sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.