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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Chapel on the Rock and The 1879 Avery House. Appreciate the collections at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park and Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Moraine Park Museum & Lily Lake Trailhead), Eagle Plume Trading Post (in Allenspark) and Red Feather Lakes (Deadman Lookout & Shambhala Mountain Center). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Totally 80's Pizza & Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Maxline Brewing, take in nature's colorful creations at Annual Flower Trial Garden, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Fort Collins trip itinerary planner.

In April in Fort Collins, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 33°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.