However, don’t expect Denver to cure all your winter wonderland icicle dreams - head to Rocky Mountain National Park for that! SUMMER And sunny, 60 degree days are not uncommon in winter – how awesome is that?! It never really reaches freezing temperatures during the day (unlike Banff National Park in Canada!), even during the coldest month of December (with an average daily high of 45 degrees F). Surprisingly, winters in Denver are pretty mild, so if you don’t mind some chilly weather and a tad bit of snow (just maybe!), a visit between November and March may be perfect for you. With that being said, it’s so hard to predict when autumn will come! And locals have told me that fall is actually quite short in Denver, so just plan to enjoy whatever weather you get (and don’t pack too far in advance). Instead, it was in the low 80s and only a handful of leaves had changed colors. We chose to spend our one day in Denver in mid-October, hoping for some fall colors and cool, crisp air. Spring and fall are known to be the most popular times to visit the Mile High City. So bring those sunnies along - yes, even in winter! SPRING AND FALL But whenever you visit, you’ll probably get a fair bit of sunshine (as the city gets over 300 days of sun a year!).
Unlike certain parts of California (I’m looking at you San Francisco), Denver is lucky to experience all 4 seasons. And no one wants to suffer from headaches and nausea on their one and only day in Denver. Psst - Read my tips below to ensure a safe visit, as it’s located at a much higher elevation than you’re probably used to. Yup, you read that right: five THOUSAND and two hundred and eighty feet above sea level. To put that in perspective, New York City is 33 feet above sea level and San Francisco is 52 feet above sea level, compared to Denver’s whopping 5,280 feet. And yes, as the city’s nickname suggests, Denver is approximately one mile above sea level. If you’ve got at least 2 days in Denver, I encourage you to get outta the city → here’s ten day trips from Denver to pick from!īecause of Denver’s high altitude, it’s also known as the Mile High City. It’s also a great base for exploring the snow-capped Rocky Mountains and the red rocks of Colorado Springs (both nearby!). And I can see it being quite a fun city to explore solo as well! No wonder it’s an extremely fun (and popular) city to live in!Īnd yes, you really can see so much with just one day in Denver – I promise! The city’s the perfect size to explore for those with a short amount of time (just like Charleston!). Who knew the capital of Colorado was so colorful and cool, hip and trendy? There’s thriving craft breweries, tons of cultural attractions, a wild music scene (Red Rocks amphitheatre, anyone?!), and a hot culinary scene fit for any foodie.Īnd plus, there’s phenomenal views of the Rockies, the best mountain range in America. I actually visited a friend who lives in Denver a few years ago, but with all the day trips we took, I hardly had any time to actually explore within the city limits! This time around, I made sure to devote at least one day in Denver. I kinda expected it to feel a bit like Portland, Oregon (which is one of my PNW faves) and maybe even Austin, Texas (just a little bit), but was blown away by all the color and charm. Headed to the Mile High City and planning to spend just one day in Denver? Follow this Denver itinerary for all the top sights and best eats!Īlthough you’ll wanna stay a few days to devour everything in sight – I promise!īefore planning out this Denver itinerary, I honestly had zero clue as to how hip of a city it is.
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