4 days in Denver & Minneapolis 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.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): meet the residents at Denver Zoo, then admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, then admire the masterpieces at Denver Art Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity United Methodist Church. Keep things going the next day: see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Denver. In December, plan for daily highs up to 43°F, and evening lows to 19°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to travel to Minneapolis.

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): have some family-friendly fun at Game Show Battle Rooms, get your game on at The Escape Game, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Mall of America. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get your game on at FlyOver America, stroll around Minnehaha Park, then have fun at Target Field, and finally explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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You can fly from Denver to Minneapolis in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Denver to Minneapolis is 1 hour. When traveling from Denver in January, plan for much colder days in Minneapolis, with highs around 24°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 9°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel back home.