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.

Bring the kids along to Trail Ridge Road and Cache La Poudre River. Get out of town with these interesting Fort Collins side-trips: Rocky Mountain National Park (Milner Pass, Sprague Lake, &more) and Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark). There's much more to do: experience rural life at The Bartels Farm, look for gifts at The Cupboard, contemplate the long history of 1883 Water Works, and pause for some photo ops at Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Fort Collins trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 66°F in October, and nighttime lows around 39°F.