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 Wild Basin Area and Chapel on the Rock for their historical value. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures and Fort Collins Museum of Discovery will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Collins: Rocky Mountain National Park (Trail Ridge Road, Holzwarth Historic Site, &more), Shambhala Mountain Center (in Red Feather Lakes) and Eagle Plume Trading Post (in Allenspark). There's still lots to do: sample the tasty concoctions at New Belgium Brewing Company, take an in-depth tour of Totally 80's Pizza & Museum, explore the world behind art at Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University, and contemplate the long history of The 1879 Avery House.

To see traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Fort Collins holiday planner.

September in Fort Collins sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 50°F at night.