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 Reservoir Ridge Natural Area. Get outdoors at Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area and Collindale Golf Course. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Sheep Lakes, Many Parks Curve Overlook, &more). There's lots more to do: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, explore the activities along Horsetooth Reservoir, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and stroll through Coyote Ridge Natural Area.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Fort Collins day trip planning website.

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