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: Estes Park Guided Tours (in Estes Park), River Rafting & Tubing (in Idaho Springs) and Colorado Springs (The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure & Garden of the Gods). 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 fly 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 trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip planner.

Fly from Denver to Las Vegas in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Denver to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Denver in August, things will get a bit warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 101°F and lows about 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.