5 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Alluvial Fan & Old Fall River Road) and Deadman Lookout (in Red Feather Lakes). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, stop by The Cupboard, tour the pleasant surroundings at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, and contemplate the waterfront views at Cache La Poudre River.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Fort Collins trip planning tool.

Expect a daytime high around °F in December, and nighttime lows around °F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel back home.