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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Denver: Colorado Springs (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo & Garden of the Gods), Estes Park (The Studio Fine Art and Framing, Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, &more) and Idaho Springs (River Rafting & Tubing & Summit Lake Park). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens, look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity United Methodist Church, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Denver Zoo.

For maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Denver road trip app.

In May, daytime highs in Denver are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.