Fort Collins Attractions
An hour's drive north of Denver, in the oil-rich eastern foreland of the Front Range, is Fort Collins (pop. 68,000), a town founded in 1864 which is now the seat of Colorado State University. Features of interest are the lovingly restored old town center with its attractive shops and restaurants as well as the Western Museum.
Fort Collins lies on the edge of the prairie, on the Cache la Poudre River at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Known as the Choice City, it is the largest city in Northern Colorado.
Fort Collins lies on the edge of the prairie, on the Cache la Poudre River at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Known as the Choice City, it is the largest city in Northern Colorado.
Avery House
Avery House is a historic home in Fort Collins, built in 1879, by Franklin Avery - founder of First National Bank. The original home had two rooms on the first floor, three bedrooms upstairs and a basement. Avery House, the gazebo, fountain and carriage house are registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 |
CSU Curfman Gallery
The Curfman Gallery at Colorado State University has a collection of art on display. The work of local and student artists as well as national and international artists is on display.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:30 | 16:00 |
CSU Hatton Gallery
The Clara Hatton Gallery at Colorado State University has a collection of art on display during fall, winter, and spring semesters. The gallery serves as a resource for the study of art and art history.
CSU Hatton Gallery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
United States
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
United States
Phone 1 (970) 491-1989
Fax 1 (970) 491-0505
Hours
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
City Park
At City Park in Fort Collins there are ballfields, tennis courts, paddle boats, playgrounds and a pottery studio. A miniature train runs during the summer.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University was established in 1879. Located in Fort Collins, the school is known for its agricultural, forestry and veterinary programs.
Discovery Center Science Museum
The Discovery Center Science Museum in Fort Collins has over 120 interactive science exhibits. These include dinosaurs in your backyard, electricity, light and optics, and the human body.
All values are in United States Dollars
Discovery Center Science Museum
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
United States
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
United States
Phone 1 (970) 221-6738
Fax 1 (970) 416-2236
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 3.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Fort Collins Municipal Railway
The Fort Collins Municipal Railway runs between the downtown area and City Park, on weekends and holidays.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 1.00 |
| Senior | $ .75 |
| Child 12 & under | $ .50 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Fort Collins Museum
The Fort Collins Museum is located in Library Park, which was established in 1899. The museum collection has over 30,000 artifacts including folsom materials from the Lindenmeier site north of Fort Collins, agricultural implements, household items, paintings, and clothing.
All values are in United States Dollars
Fort Collins Museum
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2817
United States
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2817
United States
Phone 1 (970) 221-6738
Fax 1 (970) 416-2236
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 3.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art
The Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art is housed in the renovated 1911 post office. Rotating art exhibitions in two galleries feature the work of local, regional, national, and international artists.
Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art
201 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2810
United States
201 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2810
United States
Phone 1 (970) 482-2787
Fax 1 (970) 482-0804
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Lincoln Center
The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins opened its doors in 1978 and has become a premier performing arts space. The Lincoln Center features two indoor performing arts spaces, three indoor galleries, a conference facility, and an outdoor sculpture and a performance garden.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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