29 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Denver: Colorado Springs (Old Colorado City, Garden of the Gods, &more), Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (in Cascade) and Cave of the Winds Mountain Park (in Manitou Springs). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. The adventure continues: see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, explore the world behind art at Denver Art Museum, and fly down the slopes at Vail Mountain Resort.

For photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Denver online itinerary maker.

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are Denver International Airport and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Denver can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to -1°C.