32 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Denver side-trips: Colorado Springs (National Museum of World War II Aviation, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, &more), Estes Park (Off-Road Tours, Spas, &more) and Fort Collins (Annual Flower Trial Garden, New Belgium Brewing Company, &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's lots more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Denver Zoo, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, sample the fine beverages at Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour, and contemplate the long history of Denver Union Station.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Denver trip planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Denver. In April in Denver, expect temperatures between 59°F during the day and 34°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.