Fort Collins Named One of America’s Best Towns to Visit

Summer is the prime time to get the family in the car and go on a road trip. While some of us may be travelling to other states to experience new things, a lot of residents choose to stay in Colorado and explore.

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You could see an influx of tourists in one Northern Colorado town soon as it has been ranked as one of the best towns to visit. CNN released a list of the top 10 best towns to visit, and Fort Collins is on the list.

Why is Fort Collins a Great Place to Visit

The Choice City is a great place for craft beer enthusiasts to visit because of all of the breweries in the city limits of Fort Collins. It almost seems as if there is a craft brewery on every other street corner.

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Fort Collins is also home to indie movie theaters and great local coffee shops. Let's not forget how close Fort Collins is to the Rocky Mountains. You are literally minutes away from the foothills and Horsetooth Reservoir, making Fort Collins a great place to stay for any type of adventure.

Fort Collins Lands in CNN Travel’s Top Five

Some of the other towns that made CNN's list of best towns to visit in 2026 include Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Greenville, South Carolina, New Haven, Connecticut, and Sarasota, Florida.

See the full list of the best towns to visit at cnn.com.