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.

Family-friendly places like Children's Museum of Denver and Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art will thrill your kids. Step off the beaten path and head to Cherry Creek Trail and Eldorado Canyon State Park. Step out of Denver with an excursion to Boulder Creek Path in Boulder--about 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, get in on the family fun at Elitch Gardens Theme Park, stroll around Washington Park, and admire the masterpieces at Clyfford Still Museum.

To see maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Denver attractions planner.

In August in Denver, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 58°F at night.