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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake, Sprague Lake, &more) and Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark). And it doesn't end there: sample the tasty concoctions at New Belgium Brewing Company, hike along Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, admire the natural beauty at Annual Flower Trial Garden, and see the sky in a new way at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Fort Collins trip itinerary planner.

In October in Fort Collins, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 39°F at night.