About 45-60 minutes west of Fort Collins is Estes Park, a local tourist town filled with quaint local shops and amazing views of the mountains. Elk are commonly seen walking through town.
Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, etc
4x4 Trail (Easy)
Playground, tennis courts, fishable lake, water fowl, open fields
Tons of unique shops, better to walk than drive, parking structures, outdoor performances often
Newly renovated, outdoor and indoor mall, courtyard, fancy movie theater