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 Emerald Lake Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Chasm Falls, Old Fall River Road, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Cache La Poudre River, appreciate the history behind Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado, tour the pleasant surroundings at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, and look and learn at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Fort Collins trip 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 moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Rapids in August, Fort Collins is little chillier at night with lows of 56°F.