6 days in Denver & Colorado Springs 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.

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New Orleans to Denver is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from New Orleans in April: highs in Denver hover around 59°F, while lows dip to 34°F. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Sat) before leaving for Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

Colorado Springs is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Garden of the Gods, contemplate the waterfront views at Manitou Springs Incline, expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy, and take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon Open Space.

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Drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect a daytime high around 60°F in April, and nighttime lows around 33°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.