Best Landmarks in Fort Collins

Avery House is the flagship property of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation. The house was built in 1879 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. In 1974, the Poudre Landmarks Foundation bought the house for $79,000. Avery founded First National Bank and was instrumental in developing water projects that enabled agriculture to flourish in northern Colorado. Members of the Avery family lived in the house until 1962. The house and its stable structure are two contributing buildings on the property. The house has costume collection pieces from the Avery family and local donors on display. The two-story house is asserted by the Fort Collins Landmark Commission to be "one of the city's best remaining examples of the colorful construction done during its early days and of High Victorian Gothic.

Fort Collins Museum of Art is a renaissance-revival building with contemporary art exhibits & hands-on kids' activities. They offer the highest-quality art experiences and present a diverse series of exhibitions, community events, publications, and educational programs for children and adults. They aim to enrich the region's cultural life and advance community understanding of the power of the visual arts to foster life-long learning, social interaction, and personal inquiry. They offer free admission for children six and under, FCMOA members & founders society. Free two-hour street parking is available in addition to the parking garage a few blocks north. 1 handicap parking space is located on the south side of the building.

The Center for Fine Art Photography is a non-profit organization that promotes photography by supporting the growth of various creative artists through exhibitions and educational programs. They aim to promote a broader understanding of photography’s visual, emotional, and social impact on society. The Center features rotating exhibits of fine art photography by artists worldwide. The Center offers multiple photographic workshops suited to numerous interests and experiences, from the emerging enthusiast to the seasoned professional. They encourage and support the art of photography through exhibitions and educational programs. The Center's in-gallery and online gallery exhibitions show photography and photographers enthusiasts worldwide an opportunity to engage with the Center.