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Alternative names: Population: 161.2 thous.Area: 57.06 mi²Elevation: 4997 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°34'57"N, 105°4'41"W
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Fort Collins Attractions - What to See and Explore

Fort Collins offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: The Gardens on Spring Creek, Avery House, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Center for Fine Art Photography. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • the gardens on spring creek fort collins
    Museum • Garden • Park

    The Gardens on Spring Creek

    Nestled in the vibrant city of Fort Collins, Colorado, The Gardens on Spring Creek is a serene escape into the world of flora. This botanical haven offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a variety of garden settings, each meticulously designed to showcase...

  • avery house fort collins
    Museum • Historical place

    Avery House

    The Avery House, at 328 W. Mountain Ave. in Fort Collins, Colorado, was built in 1879. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The house and its stable house are two contributing buildings on the property.

  • fort collins museum of discovery
    Museum • Science museum • Children's museum

    Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

    Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is an all-ages, science, history and cultural museum established in 2008 through a public-private partnership between the City of Fort Collins' Fort Collins Museum and nonprofit Discovery Science Center.

  • center for fine art photography fort collins location map
    Museum • Shopping • Art gallery

    Center for Fine Art Photography

    The Center for Fine Art Photography is a non-profit exhibition and education space located in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. The Center was founded in 2004 and features rotating exhibitions of fine art photography by artists from around the world.

  • rocky mountain research station fort collins location map
    Forest

    Rocky Mountain Research Station

    The Rocky Mountain Research Station is one of five regional units that make up the US Forest Service Research and Development organization — the most extensive natural resources research organization in the world.

  • fort collins lincoln center location map
    Concerts and shows • Performing arts • Theater

    Fort Collins Lincoln Center

    Situated in the heart of Fort Collins, The Lincoln Center is the premier multi-venue performing and visual arts center in Northern Colorado. It was founded in 1978 through a community initiative called “Designing Tomorrow Today” that resulted in a voter-approved $2.2 million...

  • colorado state university fort collins
    Universities and schools

    Colorado State University

    Colorado State University is a public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is the flagship university of the Colorado State University System.

  • inlet bay marina fort collins
    40°31'35"N • 105°9'36"W

    Inlet Bay Marina

    Sailing • Marina • Boat rental

  • fort collins museum of discovery
    Museum • Old Town

    Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

    Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is an all-ages, science, history and cultural museum established in 2008 through a public-private partnership between the City of Fort Collins' Fort Collins Museum and nonprofit Discovery Science Center.

  • fort collins colorado temple
    Temple

    Fort Collins Colorado Temple

    The Fort Collins Colorado Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fort Collins, Colorado. Completed in 2016, the intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S.

  • botanical and horticultural laboratory fort collins
    40°34'40"N • 105°4'41"W

    Botanical and Horticultural Laboratory

    The Botanical and Horticultural Laboratory on the Colorado State University campus on Fort Collins, Colorado was built in 1890. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The building is now named Routt Hall.

  • fossil creek park fort collins
    40°30'18"N • 105°3'43"W

    Fossil Creek Park

    Park

  • peter anderson house fort collins
    40°35'2"N • 105°4'48"W

    Peter Anderson House

    The Peter Anderson House is a historic house built in 1901, located at 300 South Howes Street in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

  • grandview cemetery fort collins location map
    Cemetery • City Park

    Grandview Cemetery

    Grandview Cemetery is a cemetery in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. The land for the cemetery was purchased in 1887; at the time it was west of the city limits of Fort Collins.

  • poudre river public library district fort collins
    Playground • Library

    Poudre River Public Library District

    The Poudre River Public Library District was established in 2006 by citizen vote, with the established Fort Collins Public Library as its foundation. It serves more than 177,000 people across northern Larimer County, Colorado including Fort Collins and Timnath.

  • fort collins armory
    Event space • Romanesque architecture

    Fort Collins Armory

    Fort Collins Armory in Fort Collins, Colorado is a historic armory building designed by local architect Arthur M. Garbutt. It was built in 1907, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

  • the blasting room fort collins
    40°35'23"N • 105°6'29"W

    The Blasting Room

    The Blasting Room is a recording studio in Fort Collins, Colorado. Founded by members of the punk rock band All in 1994, it is owned and operated by musician Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.

  • kissock block building fort collins
    40°35'12"N • 105°4'34"W

    Kissock Block Building

    The Kissock Block Building is a historic commercial building located at 115–121 East Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado. The two-story brick structure was completed in 1889 and was designed and built by local builder-architect Montezuma Fuller. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

  • the light center fort collins
    40°32'57"N • 105°4'41"W

    The Light Center

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Things to See and Do in Fort Collins by Category

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Fort Collins – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Fort Collins, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Wyoming State Capitol (Cheyenne), Bear Lake (Rocky Mountain National Park), Longs Peak (Rocky Mountain National Park).

  • wyoming state capitol cheyenne41 milesN
    Historical landmark erected in 1887

    Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne

    Nestled in the heart of Cheyenne, the Wyoming State Capitol reigns as not only a seat of government but also as an emblem of the state's rich history and culture. This stately building, an architectural gem, serves as the hub of Wyoming's state government.

  • bear lake rocky mountain national park35 milesSW
    Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water

    Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park

    Bear Lake is a scenic trailhead and destination in Rocky Mountain National Park. Sitting at an elevation of 9,450 feet, the alpine lake rests beneath the sheer flanks of Hallett Peak and the Continental Divide at 40.31324°N 105.648222°W.

  • longs peak rocky mountain national park36 milesSW
    Snow-capped national park mountain peak

    Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park

    Longs Peak is a high and prominent mountain in the northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 14,259-foot fourteener is located in the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness, 9.6 miles southwest by south of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, United States.

  • folsom field boulder41 milesS
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

    Folsom Field, Boulder

    Folsom Field is an outdoor college football stadium in the Western United States, located on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder. It is the home field of the Colorado Buffaloes of the Pac-12 Conference.

  • butterfly pavilion westminster48 milesS
    Zoo with thousands of invertebrates

    Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster

    The Butterfly Pavilion is located in Westminster, Colorado. It opened on July 15, 1995, and was the first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo in the United States.

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Best Time To Visit Fort Collins

Learn when is the best time to travel to Fort Collins weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in May.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Fort Collins?

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What is the best time to visit Fort Collins?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and December.

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