9 days in Denver & Durango 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: Cave of the Winds Mountain Park (in Manitou Springs) and Colorado Springs (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Garden of the Gods, &more). There's more to do: see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Denver Zoo.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Denver trip itinerary site.

Newport News to Denver is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Newport News to Denver, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newport News in March, Denver is slightly colder at night with lows of 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Durango.

Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Durango: Four Corners Monument (in Teec Nos Pos), Cliff Palace (in Mesa Verde National Park) and Million Dollar Highway (in Silverton). There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, make a trip to Historic Downtown Durango, let little ones run wild at Santa Rita Park, and fly down the slopes at Purgatory Resort.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Durango visit planning app.

Traveling by flight from Denver to Durango takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Denver in April, expect a bit cooler with lows of 28°F in Durango. On the 8th (Sat), you'll travel back home.