6 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Denver side-trips: Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (in Cascade), Cave of the Winds Mountain Park (in Manitou Springs) and Colorado Springs (Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of Denver Botanic Gardens, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, sample the tasty concoctions at Prost Brewery Co & Biergarten, and get to know the fascinating history of 16th Street Mall.

For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Denver attractions planner.

In May, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 43°F.