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.

Kids will enjoy Trail Ridge Road and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Chasm Falls, Emerald Lake Trail, &more) and Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Cache La Poudre River, stop by The Cupboard, pause for some photo ops at Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado, and look and learn at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Fort Collins road trip planner.

In October, daytime highs in Fort Collins are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F.