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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Annual Flower Trial Garden and Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area. Get outdoors at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area and Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Sheep Lakes, Many Parks Curve Overlook, &more). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, get some jogging in at Poudre Trail, identify plant and animal life at Pineridge Natural Area, and take a stroll through Jessup Farm Artisan Village.

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Fort Collins day trip planning app.

In August, daytime highs in Fort Collins are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F.