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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Trail Ridge Road, Emerald Lake Trail, &more) and Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark). Next up on the itinerary: sample the tasty concoctions at New Belgium Brewing Company, admire the natural beauty at Annual Flower Trial Garden, stroll around Spring Canyon Community Park, and explore the activities along Cache La Poudre River.

For photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Fort Collins travel planner.

May in Fort Collins sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.