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Before you go
Your trip to Denver.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Denver – Colorado Destination Denver and Rocky Mountain (United States) — Denver; Boulder; Estes Park Capital
How to get there
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Denver International Airport (DEN) 43 km
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Denver Union Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Denver International Airport (DEN) is about 40 km from downtown; the A Line commuter train takes you to Union Station in roughly 40 minutes. Union Station is also served by long-distance trains and buses to the mountains.
How many days
Two or three days: one for downtown and the museums, one for Red Rocks and the nearby mountains and, if you have time, one for the botanic garden or an amusement park.
When to go
From May to October, with warm dry days and Red Rocks concerts. Winter brings cold and some snowy days, but also many sunny days; snow usually melts quickly in the city.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For downtown, no: the commuter train, buses and the free 16th Street shuttle connect the main points. For Red Rocks and the mountains, a car is most practical.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Denver
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Morning
Capitol and Civic Center
Start at the Colorado State Capitol, with the step that marks one mile of elevation, and cross Civic Center Park to the Denver Art Museum.
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Afternoon
Art museum and Union Station
Visit the art museum and take the train or a bus to Union Station and the LoDo neighborhood, with brick warehouses converted into shops and restaurants.
2 days in Denver
Day 2
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Morning
Red Rocks
Go to Red Rocks, west of the city, to hike the trails among the rocks and climb the amphitheater’s stone seating.
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Afternoon
Museum of Nature & Science
On the way back, visit the Museum of Nature & Science in City Park, with views of the park’s lake and the mountains.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get from Denver airport to downtown?
By the A Line commuter train, which links the airport to Union Station in about 40 minutes. There are also taxis and rideshare cars.
Why is Denver called the Mile High City?
Because it sits at 1,609 meters above sea level, one mile high. A step on the capitol’s staircase marks that elevation.
What to do in Denver in winter?
Visit the museums and downtown and, from the city, head to Rocky Mountain ski resorts about two hours away via Interstate 70.
What time zone is Denver in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November with daylight saving time.