There is a lot of beautiful scenery in Colorado! Horsetooth Reservoir and Lory State Park are super close and offer magnificent scenery and hiking trails.
Estes Park is an hour away from Fort Collins and is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park is a charming town with lots of shopping and restaurants.
Fort Collins has a charming old town that offers shopping and dining. Main Street USA in Disneyland is based off Fort Collins.
Fort Collins is known for the microbrews produced here. Some great options are Odells, New Belgium, and the Fort Collins Brewery. There are so many more to explore.