42nd Annual
Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour
Saturday, Sept 12, 2026
10:00 am through 4:00 pm
Four historic private residences as well as four treasured historic sites.
Tickets are available here:
Pre-Tour Historic Presentation Tickets
Poudre Landmarks is thrilled to commemorate the 42nd Anniversary of the Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour, a cherished tradition that showcases our community's rich architectural heritage.
The Tour–produced by the Poudre Landmarks Foundation along with the City of Fort Collins – will be held Saturday, September 12th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
There are eight properties on the this year’s tour. Four private residential homes and four cherished historic properties. A few of the featured properties are listed below:
Museo de las Tres Colonias 425 10th Street
The 1879 Avery House 328 W. Mountain Avenue
The 1883 Water Works 2005 N. Overland Trail
Tickets will be $35/guest in advance* and $40/guest when purchased on the day of the tour. When you have your ticket book in hand, you may visit the properties in any order. After you purchase tickets online, you will receive instructions on how to pick up your ticket book.
Please be aware historic properties are not A.D.A. accessible. Public restrooms are not available. No refunds nor exchanges.
*Advance tickets are available through September 11, 2026.
As the sister event to the 2026 Historic Homes Tour, the Pre-Tour Lecture offers guests an opportunity to dive deeper into the themes that bring Fort Collins’ history to life. Presented in partnership with the City of Fort Collins Historic Preservation Services, this engaging evening sets the stage for the tour with thought-provoking stories and fresh perspectives from local experts.
Tickets for the presentation are $10 per person and may be purchased here:
A Community Tradition Since 1985
Poudre Landmarks Foundation's annual Historic Homes Tour in Fort Collins has been held in September each year since 1985. Tour guests visit historic homes and businesses located in downtown Fort Collins.
Proceeds from the event supports the nonprofit Poudre Landmarks Foundation’s mission to preserve, restore, protect, and interpret the architectural and cultural heritage of the Fort Collins area. For more information, email poudrelandmarks@gmail.com or call (970) 221-0533.
Past historic homes Tours:
The 1879 Avery House
The 1883 Water Works
Museo de las Tres Colonias