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.

Bring the kids along to Cache La Poudre River and Bear Lake. Explore Fort Collins' surroundings by going to Rocky Mountain National Park (Many Parks Curve Overlook, Emerald Lake Trail, &more). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Annual Flower Trial Garden, ride a horse along Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, explore the engaging exhibits at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, and stroll around Spring Canyon Community Park.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Fort Collins road trip planner.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 56°F.