Wellington Colorado Attractions

Wellington Colorado is located north of Fort Collins off Interstate-25 in Larimer County. It was founded in 1902, is known as the “Northern Gateway to Colorado” and has a spectacular view of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. If you’re looking for things to see and do in this Colorado historic area, here are some of the attractions you can enjoy on your next trip to Wellington!

Roosevelt National Forest

There are many recreational opportunities within the Roosevelt National Forest including camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, boating, rock climbing, wildlife photography, scenic drives, off-road adventure, mountain biking, and more. In the wintertime – skiing, cross country, sledding, ice-skating, snowboarding, ice fishing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, sleigh rides and more. Areas designated for persons with disabilities are also available in many places. Read more..

Rocky Mountain National Park

Elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, cougars, eagles, hawks and scores of smaller animals delight wildlife-watchers of all ages. Wildflower-lovers are waiting for June and July when the meadows and hillsides are splashed with displays of color. And hikers, photographers and picnickers of all ages enjoy the splendor and beauty of one of America’s favorite National Parks. http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm

Cache la Poudre River

Its headwaters are in the Front Range in Larimer County, in the northern part of Rocky Mountain National Park. The river descends eastward in the mountains through the Roosevelt National Forest in Poudre Canyon. It emerges from the foothills north of the city of Fort Collins. The Cache la Poudre Wilderness Area is a beautiful place to spend some time. Read more…

Pawnee National Grasslands

Visit in May and June to see the best of the breeding birds, wildflowers and many species of wildlife. Dawn and dusk are the best times to see the animals and there is no charge for the public use land other than camping in the designated campsites. Ornithologists and bird photographers travel from many places around the country to see what the Grasslands offer.

Larimer County History Museum / Wellington History Museum

Located at 3740 Cleveland Avenue, Wellington. Admission is free. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and other times by appointment. For more information call: 970-490-2137