Parks & Nature
Lory State Park
708 Lodgepole DrIt's beautiful and close.
Horsetooth Reservoir
It provides stunning views and recreational opportunities.
Snow capped mountains, elk, mountain goats, moose, and high alpine lakes. Take a short stroll or a long hike, there is something for every nature lover!
1240 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park
Snow capped mountains, elk, mountain goats, moose, and high alpine lakes. Take a short stroll or a long hike, there is something for every nature lover!
Hike to the top of Fort Collins' iconic Horsetooth rock!
46 locals recommend
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
6550 West County Road 38 EastHike to the top of Fort Collins' iconic Horsetooth rock!
As the name suggests, a great place to picnic nect to the river!
6 locals recommend
Picnic Rock Natural Area
2777 Poudre Canyon RdAs the name suggests, a great place to picnic nect to the river!
A beautiful medium sized hike. Please make sure to find a map before going, no cellular service on the hike. Very easy to get lost by taking a wrong turn on this one.
9 locals recommend
Greyrock Trailhead
A beautiful medium sized hike. Please make sure to find a map before going, no cellular service on the hike. Very easy to get lost by taking a wrong turn on this one.
Arthur's Rock Trail
Arthur's Rock TrailIt's a short hike to the top of the rock; amazing views and a great workout!
Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
1425 North Overland TrailA great, close, hike with great views. Free!
Beautful and free! Keep left for covered BBQ areas, take the right loop for lake and river access!
7 locals recommend
Watson Lake
Beautful and free! Keep left for covered BBQ areas, take the right loop for lake and river access!
Coyote Ridge Natural Area
Spring Mesa RoadMore free hiking!
Rotary Park
Amazing 360 views of the reservoir and Fort Collins. Grills and picnic areas first come.
The upper stretch was designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act because of its outstanding recreation, scenic and hydrologic features.
10 locals recommend
Cache La Poudre River
The upper stretch was designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act because of its outstanding recreation, scenic and hydrologic features.
City park with a public pool and small water park. Bring your dog on Labor Day Weekend for the end of year splash party!
51 locals recommend
City Park
City park with a public pool and small water park. Bring your dog on Labor Day Weekend for the end of year splash party!
Food Scene
An abundance of restuarants, art galleries, live music and shopping. Main Street in Disney World was influenced by the "Old Town" area of Fort Collins.
28 locals recommend
Downtown Fort Collins
19 Old Town SquareAn abundance of restuarants, art galleries, live music and shopping. Main Street in Disney World was influenced by the "Old Town" area of Fort Collins.
Me Oh My Pie
3310 W County Rd 54GCoffee, pie and more!
Austin's American Grill
100 W Mountain AveClassic American Cuisine.
Vegetarian, and so good even Mike likes it! Get the Avocado Mousse Pie for dessert!
35 locals recommend
Tasty Harmony
160 W Oak StVegetarian, and so good even Mike likes it! Get the Avocado Mousse Pie for dessert!
BREAKFAST! Trout and eggs, and a make your own Bloody Mary bar on the weekends.
60 locals recommend
Silver Grill Cafe
218 Walnut StBREAKFAST! Trout and eggs, and a make your own Bloody Mary bar on the weekends.
Amazing Cajun breakfast and lunch, worth the wait but be ready to wait for 45 min to an hour!
143 locals recommend
Lucile's
400 S Meldrum StAmazing Cajun breakfast and lunch, worth the wait but be ready to wait for 45 min to an hour!
Creative, amazing breakfast & brunch! 45 min wait for brunch on weekends.
58 locals recommend
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
144 W Mountain AveCreative, amazing breakfast & brunch! 45 min wait for brunch on weekends.
Great, bicycle vibe, coffee shop with used book store, publishing company and local artists.
25 locals recommend
The Bean Cycle
144 N College AveGreat, bicycle vibe, coffee shop with used book store, publishing company and local artists.
The closest restaurant from the AirBnb, Western diner with good food! 10 min away in LaPorte.
23 locals recommend
Vern's Restaurant
4120 W County Rd 54GThe closest restaurant from the AirBnb, Western diner with good food! 10 min away in LaPorte.
Great sushi on the West side of CSU campus. 15 min away from the AirBnb.
16 locals recommend
JAWS sushi
1205 W Elizabeth StGreat sushi on the West side of CSU campus. 15 min away from the AirBnb.
Howling Cow Cafe
5821 W Co Rd 54EGo see where Noosa Yoghurt is made and have a light breakfast.
415 S Mason St
415 South Mason StreetGreat a la carte menu with locally sourced and delicious food!
A phenomenal French cafe ouside of Old Town so there is more parking available and less wait time for a table.
17 locals recommend
Crêperie & French Bakery of Fort Collins
2722 S College AveA phenomenal French cafe ouside of Old Town so there is more parking available and less wait time for a table.
Amazing, better than typical deli food! Gourmet meats prepared perfectly, wild game, and butcher shop.
29 locals recommend
Choice City Butcher & Deli
104 W Olive StAmazing, better than typical deli food! Gourmet meats prepared perfectly, wild game, and butcher shop.
Eat in, take out, and now Poudre Picnic Baskets! Easy parking and great little patio for lingering with one of their microbrews (ciders & wine, too!)
Elevated Sandwiches
1612 N College AveEat in, take out, and now Poudre Picnic Baskets! Easy parking and great little patio for lingering with one of their microbrews (ciders & wine, too!)
Beautiful new restaurant located inside Fort Collins’s newest trendy hotel, The Elizabeth. Excellent food!
13 locals recommend
Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market
378 Walnut StBeautiful new restaurant located inside Fort Collins’s newest trendy hotel, The Elizabeth. Excellent food!
The most incredibly prepared local, organic food, SO many gluten free options, and even a GF fryer for super sensitive bellies!
10 locals recommend
The Regional
130 S Mason StThe most incredibly prepared local, organic food, SO many gluten free options, and even a GF fryer for super sensitive bellies!
Essentials
King Soopers Marketplace
1842 N College AveWhole Foods Market
2201 S College AveSmall, organic, coop. Hard to find parking during certain times of the day, use the garage.
22 locals recommend
Mountain Avenue Market
250 E Mountain AveSmall, organic, coop. Hard to find parking during certain times of the day, use the garage.
Drinks & Nightlife
The rustic ampetheater is situated in the amazing, wild & scenic, Poudre River Valley, has a great menu, riverside seating, and live music.
69 locals recommend
The Mishawaka
13714 Poudre Canyon RdThe rustic ampetheater is situated in the amazing, wild & scenic, Poudre River Valley, has a great menu, riverside seating, and live music.
Great live music, large backyard, bar area with stage and yard games! Rustic, honky tonk, charm.
10 locals recommend
Swing Station
3311 Co Rd 54GGreat live music, large backyard, bar area with stage and yard games! Rustic, honky tonk, charm.
Ace Gillett's Lounge
239 S College AveLate night jazz in the basement of a historic hotel.
Aggie Theatre
204 S College AveCheck their schedule online, sometimes there is great music!
Social
1 Old Town SquareProhibition style bar with amazing handcrafted tapas and drinks.
Hodi's Half Note
167 N College AveSometimes a great band or DJ comes through, check online.
Local's hangout for great music and a variety of cafeteria style food service. Several indoor and outdoor seating areas.
41 locals recommend
Avogadro's Number
605 S Mason StLocal's hangout for great music and a variety of cafeteria style food service. Several indoor and outdoor seating areas.
The Paddler's Pub at Mountain Whitewater is the first, true outdoor pub in Fort Collins. Great place to view the sunset over the mountains with a cold beverage!
6 locals recommend
Paddler's Pub at Mountain Whitewater Descents
1329 N U.S. Hwy 287The Paddler's Pub at Mountain Whitewater is the first, true outdoor pub in Fort Collins. Great place to view the sunset over the mountains with a cold beverage!
Fort Collin's newest bar and small local music venue. Located inside The Elizabeth Hotel
11 locals recommend
Magic Rat Live Music
111 Chestnut StFort Collin's newest bar and small local music venue. Located inside The Elizabeth Hotel
Entertainment & Activities
One of my favorite rafting companies, stand up paddleboard rentals and tours, SUP Yoga classes, kyak and canoes. Check out their bar and stage, too!
15 locals recommend
Mountain Whitewater
1329 US-287One of my favorite rafting companies, stand up paddleboard rentals and tours, SUP Yoga classes, kyak and canoes. Check out their bar and stage, too!
A Wanderlust Adventure
4120 W County Rd 54GClosest rafting company for a quick getaway.
Inlet Bay Marina
4314 Shoreline DrRent a boat or jetskiis for the afternoon!
If you have never tried an excape room and you like a good, fun challenge, try this!
8 locals recommend
Enigma Escape Rooms
1426 Pearl StIf you have never tried an excape room and you like a good, fun challenge, try this!
Somewhere Secret Escape Game
222 Walnut StIt wouldn't be a secret if I told...
PinBall Jones
107 Linden StNew and classic pinball and arcade games. And a bar, too!
Fort Fun
1513 E Mulberry StBatting cages, go carts, mini golf, arcade; fun date night!
Locally owned, independent movie theater serving up the best independent, foreign, and local cinema has to offer.
50 locals recommend
The Lyric
1209 N College AveLocally owned, independent movie theater serving up the best independent, foreign, and local cinema has to offer.
Paddleboard, kayak, canoe, snowshoe, cross country ski rentals and tour.
11 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Adventures
1117 US-287Paddleboard, kayak, canoe, snowshoe, cross country ski rentals and tour.
Arts & Culture
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
408 Mason CtIt's fun and informative for all ages!
Small University museum housed in Fort Collins' first hight school.
11 locals recommend
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington StSmall University museum housed in Fort Collins' first hight school.
Check their schedule for current events in dance, comedy and music.
57 locals recommend
The Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia StCheck their schedule for current events in dance, comedy and music.
Fort Collins Museum of Art
201 S College AveSmall museum in the heart of Old Town, Fort Collins.
The Center For Fine Art Photography
Photo gallery hosting artists from around the world.
Curfman Gallery
Colorado State University gallery located in the heart of campus.
Meditiation, Budist stupa and mountaintop Botanical Gardens. Check before you go, sometimes private retreats are in session. Fill up your gas tank, it's a bit secluded and there is poor cell service.
28 locals recommend
Shambhala Mountain Center
151 Shambhala WayMeditiation, Budist stupa and mountaintop Botanical Gardens. Check before you go, sometimes private retreats are in session. Fill up your gas tank, it's a bit secluded and there is poor cell service.
Sightseeing
Colorado State University has a beautful campus, tour it on bike and be sure to check out the test flower gardens on Pitkin and College Ave.
59 locals recommend
Colorado State University
Colorado State University has a beautful campus, tour it on bike and be sure to check out the test flower gardens on Pitkin and College Ave.
Go see where Fat Tire and other NB beers are brewed. Home of the Tour de Fat. Call ahead for a tour.
192 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StGo see where Fat Tire and other NB beers are brewed. Home of the Tour de Fat. Call ahead for a tour.
Anheuser Busch
3823 Mountain Vista DrGo see the Clydesdale teams and check out the enormous brewery!
Cute and close mountain town with a unique Main Street for chopping and dining. Beautiful views of snow caps in nearby Rocky Mountain NP.
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Cute and close mountain town with a unique Main Street for chopping and dining. Beautiful views of snow caps in nearby Rocky Mountain NP.