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A Perfect 2-Day Travel Itinerary for Fort Collins, Colorado

  • Day 1: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
    10 minutes (4.7 miles) from Downtown Fort Collins

    The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is a magnificent interactive museum that exhibits the history of Fort Collins in an interesting way. It features hands-on exhibits, a digital dome theater, and a unique music and light experience.

  • Day 2: Horsetooth Reservoir
    20 minutes (8.3 miles) from Downtown Fort Collins

    Horsetooth Reservoir is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and swimming. It offers stunning views of water, mountains, and wildlife.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (2 hours, $12)
  • Horsetooth Reservoir (4 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $12

Transportation

As Fort Collins is a pedestrian-friendly city, the best way to get around to major attractions is by walking, biking or taking a taxi. Taxis usually charge a minimum fare of $3.50 for the first mile and $2 per mile thereafter. For those traveling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Fort Collins, it's a 70-mile journey that takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by car or shuttle.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Historic Old Town Fort Collins, which is the hub of unique boutiques, restaurants, and breweries. You can also take a brewery tour at Anheuser-Busch, Odell Brewing Company or New Belgium Brewing Company. If you have less time, you can shorten your stay at Horsetooth Reservoir.

Airports

The nearest airport to Fort Collins is Denver International Airport (DEN), which is about 70 miles from the city center.

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