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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Mile High Spirits, Denver Botanic Gardens, Strange Brewing Company, and other attractions. Go for a jaunt from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park to see Trail Ridge Road about 2 hours away. There's still lots to do: look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Denver travel planner.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.