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 (Estes Park Guided Tours & Off-Road Tours). 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: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, 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 4.5 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 travel back home.