11 days in Salt Lake City & Denver Itinerary

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Salt Lake City is known for historic sites, fun & games, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Square, take in breathtaking views at Big Cottonwood Canyon, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and contemplate the long history of Assembly Hall.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Salt Lake City attractions tool.

Paris, France to Salt Lake City is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Paris in August, expect Salt Lake City to be a bit warmer, temps between 39°C and 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Denver.

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: Cascade (North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop & Pikes Peak - America's Mountain), Georgetown (Foster's Place Playground & Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour) and Colorado Springs (Garden of the Gods & Climbing Tours). There's lots more to do: admire all the interesting features of Trail Ridge Road, get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, learn more about the world around you at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and cruise along Mount Evans Scenic Byway.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Denver trip builder.

Getting from Salt Lake City to Denver by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Salt Lake City in August, with highs in Denver at 34°C and lows at 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.