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), River Rafting & Tubing (in Idaho Springs) and Estes Park Guided Tours (in Estes Park). 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. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time for the flight 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: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, push the limits with an extreme tour, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and shop like a local with The Strip.

To find photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Las Vegas tour itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Denver to Las Vegas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. 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 catch the flight back home.