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.

Family-friendly places like Trail Ridge Road and Cache La Poudre River will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Chasm Falls, Emerald Lake Trail, &more) and Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark). There's much more to do: hike along Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, look for gifts at St. Pete's Fly Shop, take in nature's colorful creations at Gardens on Spring Creek, and look and learn at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Fort Collins planning app.

October in Fort Collins sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 39°F at night.