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.

Visit The 1879 Avery House and Wild Basin Area for their historical value. Totally 80's Pizza & Museum and 1883 Water Works will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Collins: Shambhala Mountain Center (in Red Feather Lakes), Rocky Mountain National Park (Trail Ridge Road, Holzwarth Historic Site, &more) and Allenspark (Chapel on the Rock & Eagle Plume Trading Post). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company, engage your brain at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, see the interesting displays at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, and contemplate the waterfront views at Cache La Poudre River.

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In September, daily temperatures in Fort Collins can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 50°F.