6 days in Denver & Charlotte 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Denver: Colorado Springs (United States Air Force Academy & Garden of the Gods), Mini Incline (in Castle Rock) and Estes Park (Spas & Off-Road Tours). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Denver Art Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity United Methodist Church, get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, and admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Denver trip maker.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Denver. November in Denver sees daily highs of 54°F and lows of 29°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel to Charlotte.

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): explore the different monuments and memorials at Old Settlers Cemetery, then browse the collection at Billy Graham Library, and then examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: have fun and explore at Discovery Place Science, then sample the fine beverages at Muddy River Distillery, and then find something for the whole family at Carowinds.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Charlotte online holiday planner.

Getting from Denver to Charlotte by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Denver to Charlotte. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Denver in November; daily highs in Charlotte reach 63°F and lows reach 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.