Downtown Fort Collins Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Colorado State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Colorado State University during your trip to Fort Collins. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Get hands on with science, explore space, discover the material culture of early settler and indigenous Americans, meet wildlife and play in a music and sound lab.

Annual Flower Trial Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Annual Flower Trial Garden, a lovely green space in Fort Collins. Discover the breweries in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
Old Town Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Town Square during your stay in Fort Collins. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
Fort Collins Lincoln Center
You can make plans for a show at Fort Collins Lincoln Center during your stay in Fort Collins. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures in Fort Collins. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do

Fort Collins Early Settlement/Town Beginnings (Riding Tour)

Fort Collins Early Settlement/Town Beginnings Tour

Gamified Walking Tour of Colorado State University!

Guided 3-Hour Fort Collins Old Town Food Tour

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery - Fort Collins, CO

Guided Hiking Tours near Fort Collins
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Collins

The Armstrong Hotel
Great location!! friendly, informative staff, and beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection
Excellent everything, love the location. Very comfortable beds, unique style and decoration. Loved the paintings and music.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Fort Collins
Clean rooms breakfast
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hilton Fort Collins
For a hotel that was advertised on the Colorado Marathon webpage as a partner hotel, advertised with early breakfast available from 3:30am, then kitchen was not open till 6:30am. In addition the hotel booked a gala in the lobby on the same night which was very noisy until 11pm when all the marathon ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Fort Collins Marriott
Clean!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Loveland
Walk in shower was great. Our go to when visiting the area. Hotel is kept in better repair than most in the area. Quiet for location. Of course it is Colorado so expect the Pot smells as you walk by some rooms. Funny no tobacco smell at all.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Fort Collins

Old Town Fort Collins
Old Town Fort Collins is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Old Town Square and Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center.

Old Town West
If you're spending some time in Old Town West, Fort Collins Lincoln Center and Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures are top sights worth seeing.

University North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University North and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Collins Lincoln Center and Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures.

Martinez Park
While there might not be top attractions in Martinez Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures and Old Town Square.

University Park
While University Park isn't home to many top sights, Cache La Poudre River and Fort Collins Lincoln Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Capitol Hill
When in Capitol Hill, you can plan a visit to Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures and Fort Collins Lincoln Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
