5 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Denver: Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour (in Georgetown), Colorado Springs (Climbing Tours & Garden of the Gods) and North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop (in Cascade). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans, meet the residents at Denver Zoo, ponder the world of politics at Colorado State Capitol, and look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Denver visit planning site.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 58°F.