5 days in Ann Arbor & Denver Itinerary

Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): examine the collection at Sloan Museum of Discovery, explore the world behind art at Flint Institute of Arts, and then trek along Paint Creek Trail. On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the engaging exhibits at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, get a new perspective on nature at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, then visit Kerrytown, and finally walk around Kellogg Park.

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Detroit to Ann Arbor is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Ann Arbor are 42°F, while nighttime lows are 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can fly to Denver.

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 discover tucked-away gems like Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and Butterfly Pavilion. Get a sense of the local culture at The International Church of Cannabis and Forney Museum of Transportation. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Center for Colorado Women's History, admire the striking features of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, see the interesting displays at Denver Firefighters Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Clyfford Still Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Ann Arbor to Denver takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Ann Arbor to Denver due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Ann Arbor in March, plan for a bit warmer days in Denver, with highs around 55°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can fly back home.