8 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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Front Range Ride Guides Ltd. - Day Tours, Pearl Street Mall, Colorado Chautauqua: Park, and other attractions. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Denver: Blue River Sports (in Breckenridge) and The Emporium (in Castle Rock). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens, examine the collection at Molly Brown House Museum, contemplate the long history of Four Mile Historic Park, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Mount Falcon Castle Trail.

To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Denver day trip planner.

In December, daily temperatures in Denver can reach 43°F, while at night they dip to 19°F.