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.

Get out of town with these interesting Fort Collins side-trips: Rocky Mountain National Park (Many Parks Curve Overlook, Emerald Lake Trail, &more) and Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark). The adventure continues: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, get engrossed in the history at Totally 80's Pizza & Museum, hike along Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, and walk around City Park.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Fort Collins road trip tool.

In May in Fort Collins, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.