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Things to see in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States): 29 places and when to go
Fort Collins, Colorado is a city in United States with around 228,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (21), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are Horsetooth Mountain, Greyrock Mountain and Fort Collins Colorado Temple. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.5607, -105.0589
- Population
- About 228,000
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (21) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,393 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Greyrock Mountain, at 2,320 m.
What to see in Fort Collins, Colorado
The places in and around Fort Collins, Colorado, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Horsetooth MountainMountain in United States of America12 km
- Greyrock MountainMountain in United States of America26 km
- Fort Collins Colorado TempleTemples7.6 km
- Goat HillMountain in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America13 km
- Fort Collins Museum of DiscoveryArchive organization in Fort Collins, United States4.0 km
- Drätz Brewing CompanyBrewery17 km
- Elevated FermentationsBrewery17 km
- Elevation 5003 DistilleryDistillery995 m
- Fort FunWith kids2.2 km
- Hello Brew CoBrewery3.5 km
- Hoedown HillSki resort16 km
- Horse & Dragon BrewingBrewery3.4 km
- Jessup Farm Barrel HouseBrewery1.8 km
- Little Thompson ObservatoryObservatory29 km
- Locust CiderBrewery3.5 km
- Loveland AleworksBrewery18 km
- Mash Lab Brewing & KitchenBrewery16 km
- Maxline BrewingBrewery2.1 km
- Mobb DistilleryDistillery3.5 km
- Mythmaker BrewingBrewery5.0 km
- Oak and Maple (Whisky and Waffle Co.)Distillery18 km
- Old Colorado Brewing CompanyBrewery16 km
- Peculier AlesBrewery2.5 km
- Sippin PrettyBrewery3.1 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Soul Squared Brewing Company, The Heart Distillery, The Reserve, Timnath Beerwerks, Verboten Brewing
When to go to Fort Collins, Colorado
The best time to visit Fort Collins, Colorado is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:53
- JulBest time14:38
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In July, 27 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Fort Collins, Colorado
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,393 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Centennial7 places43 km
- Boulder, Colorado39 places60 km
- Cheyenne, Wyoming7 places68 km
- Broomfield27 places72 km
- Yorkville9 places73 km
- Nederland9 places83 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fort Collins, Colorado?
The best known: Horsetooth Mountain, Greyrock Mountain, Fort Collins Colorado Temple, Goat Hill, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fort Collins, Colorado?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Fort Collins, Colorado?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,393 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fort Collins, Colorado as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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