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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Totally 80's Pizza & Museum and Deadman Lookout are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Old Fall River Road (in Rocky Mountain National Park), Shambhala Mountain Center (in Red Feather Lakes) and Watson Lake State Wildlife Area (in Bellvue). And it doesn't end there: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, pause for some photo ops at Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado, steep yourself in history at 1883 Water Works, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Fort Collins trip planner.

In December, plan for daily highs up to °F, and evening lows to °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.