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 1883 Water Works. Totally 80's Pizza & Museum and Shambhala Mountain Center 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) and Deadman Lookout (in Red Feather Lakes). And it doesn't end there: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, identify plant and animal life at Watson Lake State Wildlife Area, see the interesting displays at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, and appreciate the history behind Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Fort Collins road trip planning site.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 41°F, and evening lows to 16°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.