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. Deadman Lookout and Totally 80's Pizza & Museum 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), Watson Lake State Wildlife Area (in Bellvue) and Shambhala Mountain Center (in Red Feather Lakes). And it doesn't end there: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, appreciate the history behind Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado, ride a horse along Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, and identify plant and animal life at Coyote Ridge Natural Area.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, 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.