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 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). Next up on the itinerary: ride a horse along Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, see the interesting displays at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Odell Brewing Company.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Fort Collins attractions planner.

Golden to Fort Collins is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Golden in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Fort Collins, with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.