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.

Kids will enjoy Cache La Poudre River and Trail Ridge Road. Explore Fort Collins' surroundings by going to Rocky Mountain National Park (Many Parks Curve Overlook, Emerald Lake Trail, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Annual Flower Trial Garden, stop by Vern's Toffee House, trek along Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, and see the sky in a new way at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

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Denver to Fort Collins is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in September, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel back home.