7 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort Collins: Cheyenne (Cheyenne Depot Museum, Historic Governors' Mansion, &more), Laramie (Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site, &more) and Old Fall River Road (in Rocky Mountain National Park). The adventure continues: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, examine the collection at Colorado Model Railroad Museum, cruise along Snowy Range Scenic Byway, and admire the natural beauty at Gardens on Spring Creek.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Fort Collins route maker website.

In December in Fort Collins, expect temperatures between 41°F during the day and 16°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.