The Top 20 Attractions around Fort Collins
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Fort Collins. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Fort Collins is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Spring Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Spring Park, open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., features a spacious playground, open soccer fields, two baseball fields with a restroom conveniently situated between them, and numerous picnic …
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Frank State Wildlife Area
Highlight • Trail
The Frank State Wildlife Area has several ponds and is a great place for birdwatching, as well as fishing. A large stretch of the Poudre River Trail runs through the wildlife area, making for a very scenic ride.
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Fossil Creek
Highlight • River
Here you are within sight of Fossil Creek. This river is a natural habitat for many birds and has encouraged the creation of a natural area of tranquility for wildlife. The trail crosses this sanctuary.
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Poudre Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Poudre Trail is a beautiful place for biking along the Poudre River. The river changes personality through the seasons from quiet and calm to loud and raging, so each visit can be a different experience.
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Prospect Ponds Natural Area
Highlight • Lake
Over 100 species of birds live here, including black-crowned night-herons, bald eagles, Swainsons hawks, great horned owls, wood ducks, and hooded mergansers.
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