6 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Trail Ridge Road and Cache La Poudre River. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Chasm Falls, Old Fall River Road, &more). The adventure continues: explore by horseback at Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, get engrossed in the history at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, pause for some photo ops at Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado, and hike along Horsetooth Mountain Open Space.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Fort Collins journey planner.

Grand Rapids to Fort Collins is an approximately 18.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Rapids to Fort Collins is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Rapids in August, Fort Collins is little chillier at night with lows of 56°F.