3 days in Fort Collins Itinerary

Called vibrant, eclectic and authentic, Fort Collins tops “best of” lists year after year thanks to its myriad of cultural opportunities.

Get a sense of the local culture at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and 1883 Water Works. Kids will appreciate attractions like Horsetooth Mountain Open Space and Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area. Change things up with these side-trips from Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Many Parks Curve Overlook, Emerald Lake Trail, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Annual Flower Trial Garden, sample the tasty concoctions at New Belgium Brewing Company, and see the interesting displays at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Fort Collins online visit planner.

Golden to Fort Collins is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of tram and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Golden in June, expect little chillier with lows of 51°F in Fort Collins. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive back home.