Denver in March?

I'll be taking about 10 days leave in mid- to late-March, and Mrs. t_b_f and I were considering spending it in Denver for a couple of reasons: a.) we've never been and it's apparently a pretty cool town; b.) I can fly straight there and she can drive the six-and-some-change hours from Manhattan, saving me a couple of days of leave (critical time at work, and I need to minimize time away).

The weather is the first concern. From what I gather, temps will range from around freezing at night to the low 50s during the day. Chances of light snow are around 25 percent each day. Is this correct?

That will be a significant weather change for me, so I want to ensure there are enough inside activities to keep both me out of the cold and the kids occupied.

Can anyone tell me what tripadvisor hasn't? @MileHigh, maybe?

 

Drive from Manhattan to Denver in six-plus hours? That doesn't seem possible.

 

All I've got, eat here: Denver Biscuit Co. | Real Southern, Real Good!

 

Forget it. He's on a roll.

 

March is probably the craziest weather month in Denver and along the Front Range. Be prepared for anything. Temps in the mid 70s to big, big snows (snowiest month in Denver). It's a crap shoot. And a 25 percent chance of snow any given day is pretty high. By mid-to-late March it shouldn't be too cold even with snow. There should be plenty to do though, even if it isn't super warm -- good museums, the zoo, the Denver Mint. Mountains a short trip as with other close by cities most with something to offer -- outdoors, breweries, etc. The weather here is usually pretty nice and if you're here more than a few days you'll likely get something decent.

 

I was disappointed in the Denver Art Museum, but the little art museum in Colorado Springs is fantastic.

 

Your wife is not driving from Manhattan, KS to Denver in 6 hours, let alone Manhattan, NY unless her name is Farrah Fawcett and she's part of the Cannonball Run.

 

Manhattan, KS - I didn't think of that.

Man, you can't drop a 'Manhattan' with no context or caveat and expect someone to come up with Manhattan, KS.

 

Denver isn't that cool, especially in March. Traffic is awful and not much do that time of year unless you like museums or drinking craft beer. Better to head up to Breckenridge that time of year.

 

It had context! The 6-and-some-change hour drive! Only one Manhattan makes sense for that...

And for the record, seems doable:

 

+1 for Breckenridge in March.
Wait til summer, go to Red Rocks for a couple shows. Take in a Rockies game.