4 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake, Alberta Falls, &more) and Eagle Plume Trading Post (in Allenspark). There's much more to do: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, get engrossed in the history at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, hike along Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, and contemplate the waterfront views at Cache La Poudre River.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Fort Collins tour planner.

In January, plan for daily highs up to 42°F, and evening lows to 16°F.