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 The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Kids will appreciate attractions like Horsetooth Mountain Open Space and Annual Flower Trial Garden. Change things up with these side-trips from Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Many Parks Curve Overlook, Emerald Lake Trail, &more). The adventure continues: explore by horseback at Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, browse the exhibits of 1883 Water Works, and sample the tasty concoctions at Odell Brewing Company.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Fort Collins trip planning tool.

Golden to Fort Collins is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of tram and bus. Traveling from Golden in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Fort Collins, with lows around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can go by car back home.