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.

Get outdoors at Trail Ridge Road and Cache La Poudre River. Get out of town with these interesting Fort Collins side-trips: Rocky Mountain National Park (Emerald Lake Trail, Many Parks Curve Overlook, &more) and Gateway Natural Area (in Bellvue). The adventure continues: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, look for all kinds of wild species at Pineridge Natural Area, ride a horse along Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, and contemplate the waterfront views at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Fort Collins visit planner.

Expect a daytime high around 86°F in August, and nighttime lows around 56°F.