51 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Colorado Springs (Old Colorado City, Garden of the Gods, &more), Estes Park (Dancing Pines Distillery, Estes Park Guided Tours, &more) and Longmont (D'Barn Reception Hall, Sunflower Farm, &more). Dedicate the 16th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, contemplate the long history of Denver Union Station, take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and admire the masterpieces at Denver Art Museum.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Denver road trip tool.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Denver International Airport and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 5°C.