7 days in Denver, Lincoln & Dubuque 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.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Clyfford Still Museum, then take an in-depth tour of History Colorado Center, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Denver. In June, daytime highs in Denver are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel to Lincoln.

Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): examine the collection at National Museum of Roller Skating and then admire the striking features of Saint Mary Catholic Church.

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Traveling by flight from Denver to Lincoln takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Denver to Lincoln. Traveling from Denver in June, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 63°F in Lincoln. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Dubuque.

Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. Get outdoors at Mines of Spain and Horseshoe Mound. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Galena / Jo Daviess County Historical Society and Museum. Step out of Dubuque with an excursion to Whispering Bluffs Winery in Potosi--about 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: deepen your understanding of the past and present with a heritage tour, look for gifts at Great American Popcorn Company, see the interesting displays at The Old Blacksmith Shop, and shop like a local with Mangelsen - Images of Nature Gallery.

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Drive from Lincoln to Dubuque in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. While traveling from Lincoln, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Dubuque, ranging from highs of 79°F to lows of 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel back home.