7 days in Denver & Las Vegas 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 (The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure & Garden of the Gods), Estes Park (Estes Park Guided Tours & Off-Road Tours) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Idaho Springs). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Evans.

For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Denver road trip planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Denver. In August, daytime highs in Denver are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, shopping, and casinos. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, get interesting insight from Tours, and get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip planner.

You can fly from Denver to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Denver to Las Vegas. Traveling from Denver in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 101°F and lows about 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel back home.