Fort Collins Colorado Attractions

Fort Collins Colorado is the county seat of Larimer County and is about 65 miles north of Denver. It has a wonderful location on Colorado’s Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and the views are beautiful. Whether you are looking for entertainment in music, the arts, theatre, sports, or food and fun – Fort Collins has something for everyone. In addition to these points of interest, here are some of the other attractions you can enjoy on your next visit to Fort Collins!

Lincoln Center

Built in 1978, the center includes the 1,180-seat Performance Hall and the 220-seat Mini-Theatre, four exhibit galleries and an outdoor sculpture and performance garden. It is home to many local arts groups, including the Fort Collins Symphony, Opera Fort Collins, Canyon Concert Ballet, Larimer Chorale, Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, OpenStage Theatre and Company, Foothills Pops Band and the Fort Collins Children’s Theatre. The ticket prices are very reasonable and some children’s programs are free. The center hosts nearly 1,750 events each year. The Lincoln Center is currently undergoing renovation and expansion – Ticketing services for local companies performing at other venues during the temporary closure are available online and by phone at 970-221-6730. For more information, visit: http://www.fcgov.com/lctix/

The Fort Collins Museum & Discovery

Established in 1941, is a regional center focusing on the culture and history of Fort Collins and the surrounding area. Science and discovery are the theme at The Fort Collins Museum which houses over 30,000 artifacts and features temporary and permanent exhibits, on-going educational programs and events, and is home to four historic structures located in the outdoor Heritage Courtyard. The museum is located at 200 Mathews St. Fort Collins and is Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-5:00, Sunday 12:00-5:00 and Closed Mondays & holidays. Call (970) 221-6738 or for more information, visit: http://www.fcmdsc.org/index.php

The Fort Collins Municipal Railway

In 1983–84, a portion of the Mountain Avenue line and one of the original trolley cars were restored as a heritage trolley service, under the same name used by the original system, the Fort Collins Municipal Railway. This has been in operation since the end of 1984 on weekends and holidays in the spring and summer, as a tourist spot and cultural and educational attraction. Come see what makes the Fort Collins Municipal Railway so special.

Roosevelt National Forest

Visit the beautiful areas of Roosevelt National Forest, where you can day-trip, picnic, hike, bike, nature walk, take a scenic drive, and so much more. If you enjoy the outdoors, Roosevelt will keep you busy. The forest has a total area of 813,799 acres or 1,271.56 square miles which includes the upper valleys of Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson rivers, and areas along both sides of the Poudre Canyon and some of Rocky Mountain National Park. Read more…..

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