Fort Collins Attractions Breweries, Museums, Historical & Things to do.

Fort. Collins has many things-to-do and attractions to keep the whole family busy for many months. There are people who have lived here for years who have yet to visit all of the many Fort Collins attractions. The Ft Collins attractions below are the major ones in the Northern Colorado area. By clicking on the links at the bottom of the page you may also find Loveland Attractions, Greeley Attractions and Estes Park. .

We also have pages of Colorado  Attractions as well as National Parks and Monuments. If you are interested in arts & entertainment or Museums you can find them too. There are also many Fort Collins hotels at which to stay while you are visiting this area. You may book reservations HERE.   Come for a short visit or stay awhile

Old Town and Old Town Square. This area is one of the best examples of an original old town in America. Over 80% of the old town area is original with new added to blend with the old

Avery House. One of Ft. Collins best examples of it's history. A National Historic Place. Built in 1879. The owner and builder Franklin Avery is the man we have to thank for the wide streets as he was the towns first surveyor.

Budweiser Events Center. Located just off I-25 North of the Highway 34 interchange. A new state-of-the-art center is the home of professional sports teams Colorado Ice Football and the Colorado Eagles Hockey. The center has a full schedule of attractions. The entire complex is called The Ranch.  Attraction Rating *****

New Belgium Brewery 500 Linden St. Near Downtown Ft. Collins. Tours year around. Visiting? Calling ahead may be wise.
Map Tours: 2:00 & 4:00 weekdays
Tours: top of the hour 11:00am-4:00pm Saturdays.
Tours: Self guided any day 10:00am-6:00pm

Rollerland Skate Center. Located on 324 Link Lane this old established Ft. Collins venue is still a popular city attraction and family center. Hours vary by month. Rollerland has public skating as well as school and church days.

Odell Brewing Company Old Town Ft Collins. The tasting room offers taster trays. Tours Year around.
Tasting Room: M-F, 10:00am-6:00pm Sat. 12:00pm-5:00pm
Tours: M-F at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm Sat: 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm

Ft Collins Brewery  1900 E Lincoln Ave.  Ft Collins 80524 There is no charge for tasting or tours.
Tours with 4 or more on request. 
Hours: 10-6pm M-F 1-6pm Sat.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery & Clydesdale Barn. Located just off I-25 at Mountain Vista Dr.  North of Ft Collins.  Map
Tours Oct-May: Thursday-Monday 10:AM-4:00pm.
Tours June-Aug: 9:30AM-4:30PM.
Tours: Sept. 10:00am-4:00pm.

Ft Collins Municipal Railway. The antique fully restored city streetcar Old 21. It is the only original restored city streetcar operation in the western US. Open May-Sept Weekends and Holidays 12pm-5pm. Adults $1.00 Children under 12 0.50. Runs from city park down Mountain Ave. to Howes St. and back. Link

The Fort Collins Museum 200 Matthews St. Ft Collins. It's mission is to explore the legacies of the peoples and environments of the Cache La Poudre River Valley.

Rocky Mountain National Park. Located west of Ft. Collins. South to Loveland then west on US34 to Estes Park. Open Year around. Trail Ridge Road, Highest continues highway in US, Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Deer, Elk, moose, coyote, bear, cougar and big horn sheep.

Estes Park Colorado. A visit here would not be complete without a visit to Estes Park Colorado home to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Stanley Hotel

Colorado Elk Fest. Every year in nearby Estes park Colorado is the much enjoyed much visited celebration of the return of the elk and the annul elk fest

Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most beautiful drives in Colorado on a road much like the original built in 1921.

Pawnee National Grassland. Located 70 miles East of Ft. Collins on Highway 14. A visit to this National Grassland is like returning to the way it was in the 1860's when the first white settlers arrived here. Michener's book Centennial was based on this grassland area. Great walks,  hiking and birding. At night the stars are unreal.

Horsetooth Reservoir. Just West of Ft. Collins behind the first ridge of foothills. 1900 acres of great boating and fishing water. 2,000 acres of public land. Campgrounds. Near or around are many trails and Horsetooth rock.

Poudre Canyon. West of Ft Collins is US Highway 14. A spectacular drive featuring the only wild river (no dams)  left in America the Cache La. Poudre River. Means Powder hiding place. Drive crosses the continental divide and reaches Walden Colorado. Walden has great restaurants and real good moose viewing.

Fort Fun. A family amusement Center. Includes a 36 hole miniature golf course, slick track and family go carts, bumper boats, laser tag, water games, and arcade. 

City Park Railway This delightful little train is a favorite of the very young. The miniature train runs summers in city park Admission charge.

Edora Park Disc Golf. One of Ft Collins favorite recreation spots. This 18 hole flying disc golf course can be played anytime. You need only get in line at whole one. This is a very highly used facility.

Fort Collins & Area Trail System. One of Ft Collins favorite and most used recreation facilities is the abundant trails, open areas and parks.

Discovery Science Center Museum. 703 E. Prospect Ft Collins. Colorado's only hands on science and technology center with 130 incredible interactive exhibits.

Colorado Elk Fest. The elk fest is held every year in Estes Park to celebrate the elks rutting season which is prime time to view the elk.

More Fort Collins Attractions  There is much more to do and see here. Take a look on this page for more Fort Collins Attractions.

Links Below To Area Attractions

Fort Collins Attractions

Loveland Attractions

Greeley Attractions 

Colorado Attarcations

Colorado National Parks

Denver Attractions

Fort Collins Museums

Colorado Ski Areas