Denver
USA
Denver sits a mile up against the Rockies: 300 days of sun, a craft-brewery scene that wrote the playbook, Red Rocks' amphitheater, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal's bison, and ski resorts (Breckenridge, Vail) 90 minutes west. The outdoors capital with an airport that works.
Quick facts
- Country
- USA
- Region
- Americas
- Currency
- USD $
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Airport
- DEN · Denver
- Travel style
- Active
Travel interests in Denver
Denver is a active destination offering 3 main types of experiences:
Best time to visit
June to September is warm, dry and trail-open. Winter is ski season; the snow is dry and the sun still shines.
Current weather: Good (78/100) — Dry and sunny — altitude note: hydrate on day one.
Recommended duration
We recommend staying 4 days in Denver to cover the main attractions at a relaxed pace.
Budget information
Estimated daily cost: 170 USD
Total for 4 days: 680 USD
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Top highlights
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Rocky Mountain National Park day trip
- The craft-brewery trail (RiNo district)
- Denver Art Museum's western wing
- Breckenridge or Vail ski day
Denver travel guides
How to Plan a Road Trip
The road-trip method: base towns, the 2pm rule and the fuel math.
Denver 4 Day Itinerary: The Mile High Basecamp
Red Rocks, the Rockies' elk meadows, the brewery trail and the mountain day.
Denver 4 Day Basecamp Itinerary: The Mile High City
Red Rocks, the Rockies' elk meadows, the brewery trail and the mountain day.
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