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.

Attractions like Trail Ridge Road and Cache La Poudre River make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Fort Collins: Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark) and Rocky Mountain National Park (Alberta Falls, Bear Lake, &more). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, walk around Spring Canyon Community Park, and admire the natural beauty at Annual Flower Trial Garden.

To see photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Fort Collins online visit planner.

In July in Fort Collins, expect temperatures between °F during the day and °F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.