Shopping
One of the coolest shops in the heart of old town. Eclectic, unique "new" and "refurbished" goods. I sell my fringe earrings here too!
Walnut Creek
222 Walnut StOne of the coolest shops in the heart of old town. Eclectic, unique "new" and "refurbished" goods. I sell my fringe earrings here too!
Bizarre Bazaar
1014 S College AveBooks, books, books - records too
Mountain Avenue Market
250 E Mountain AveSmall, local market
Lucky's Market
425 S College AveClose by for groceries
Food Scene
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
143 S College AveBest patio in town! Good happy hour.
Tasty Harmony
160 W Oak StFantastic Fresh vegetarian/vegan options.
Uno mas taqueria
120 W Olive StGreat happy hour, margs and street style tacos
Looks are deceiving as you walk underground only to find a cool place for happy hour food and drinks but also a nice place to have an evening out and socialize
116 locals recommend
Social
1 Old Town SquareLooks are deceiving as you walk underground only to find a cool place for happy hour food and drinks but also a nice place to have an evening out and socialize
Lucile's
400 S Meldrum StBreakfast! Local favorite
Breakfast/lunch. Lovely patio. Vegetarian
26 locals recommend
Rainbow Restaurant Breakfast/Lunch Fort Collins
212 W Laurel StBreakfast/lunch. Lovely patio. Vegetarian
Ginger and Baker
359 Linden StGood food and PIE!
Yummy baked goods, special coffees etc. in an old Victorian style home with atmosphere. Close by - 10 minute walk.
45 locals recommend
Little Bird Bakeshop
613 Old Town SquareYummy baked goods, special coffees etc. in an old Victorian style home with atmosphere. Close by - 10 minute walk.
Oldest restaurant still going strong, since 1933
Breakfast/lunch. Next door to Walnut Creek for cool shopping
60 locals recommend
Silver Grill Cafe
218 Walnut StOldest restaurant still going strong, since 1933
Breakfast/lunch. Next door to Walnut Creek for cool shopping
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Fort Collins
123 N College AveNice happy hour, great food.
Morning coffee shop in the alley. Also a 10 minute walk from here.
19 locals recommend
Alleycat Coffee House
120 1/2 W Laurel StMorning coffee shop in the alley. Also a 10 minute walk from here.
A local favorite. Good drinks, food and atmosphere. Less than 10 minute walk from my home
53 locals recommend
Cafe Vino
1200 S College AveA local favorite. Good drinks, food and atmosphere. Less than 10 minute walk from my home
Pickle Barrel
122 W Laurel StExcellent Deli style sandwiches, local CSU favorite. 10 minute walk
RARE Italian
101 S College AveBest happy hour
Larimer County Farmers' Market
200 W Oak StFresh food, flowers, entertainment
Foco Food Truck Rally
Tuesday nights- City Park. Food, music, wholesome family fun
Brewery
Great outdoor experience- BEST brewery patio. Tours. Food carts.
142 locals recommend
Odell Brewing Company
800 E Lincoln AveGreat outdoor experience- BEST brewery patio. Tours. Food carts.
Local favorite right in the heart of old town. Also serving Detroit style pizza
45 locals recommend
Equinox Brewing
133 Remington StLocal favorite right in the heart of old town. Also serving Detroit style pizza
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StFamous. Brew tours
The Forge Publick House
255 Old Firehouse AlleySelf care
Velvet Files
224 Linden StHave your nails done.
Masque by Mask Balanced Skincare
2105 South College AvenueAmazing facials.
Sightseeing
Downtown Fort Collins
19 Old Town SquareFood, nightlife, shopping, entertainment
Horsetooth Reservoir
Hiking, picnic, camping, boating, paddle boarding, swimming
A must see. Rocky MountainNational Park. A beautiful, scenic drive 60 minutes from Fort Collins. I highly recommend taking Fall River Road to the top (above timberline).
1240 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park
A must see. Rocky MountainNational Park. A beautiful, scenic drive 60 minutes from Fort Collins. I highly recommend taking Fall River Road to the top (above timberline).
Fort Collins is known for bike riding. Trails upon trails to discover along the Poudre River.
11 locals recommend
Poudre Trail
Poudre TrailFort Collins is known for bike riding. Trails upon trails to discover along the Poudre River.
Trek Bicycle Fort Collins North
202 W Laurel Strent a bike?
Lory State Park
708 Lodgepole DrArthur’s Rock
Great hike
Annual Flower Trial Garden
1401 Remington StClose to my house and absolutely lovely! Free
Hewlett Gulch Trailhead
150 Hewlett Gulch TrailGood hike
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
East Prospect RoadA short and sweet little walk about- a short drive from here.
During your next trip to Estes Park, make sure to carve out time for the Estes Park Museum, a local museum that covers the history of the area over the decades, leading up to the present day. Explore the impressive collection of more than 25,000 objects, dating back to the history of trappers and hunting, the story of the town’s incorporation, and much more. The museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and — you guessed it — admission is free!
25 locals recommend
Estes Park Museum
200 4th StDuring your next trip to Estes Park, make sure to carve out time for the Estes Park Museum, a local museum that covers the history of the area over the decades, leading up to the present day. Explore the impressive collection of more than 25,000 objects, dating back to the history of trappers and hunting, the story of the town’s incorporation, and much more. The museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and — you guessed it — admission is free!
Visit Fort Collins
7 Old Town SquareFind many things to do.
Close to my home. 5 min. drive. Simple, beautiful walk. Butterfly Pavilion. Outdoor concerts
15 locals recommend
Gardens on Spring Creek
2145 Centre AveClose to my home. 5 min. drive. Simple, beautiful walk. Butterfly Pavilion. Outdoor concerts
Entertainment
Aggie Theatre
204 S College AveEntertainment
Washington Park
132 Laporte AveEntertainment
The Mishawaka
13714 Poudre Canyon RdFood and entertainment. Local favorite right on the Poudre River.
A must see! The famous Red Rocks. Approx. 60 minutes away
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayA must see! The famous Red Rocks. Approx. 60 minutes away
Ace Gillett's Lounge
239 S College AveAn evening out!
Old Town Library
201 Peterson StQuiet, in old town
Benson Sculpture Garden, a scenic 10-acre park featuring 170 sculptures from world-renowned artists. This park in Loveland was created with proceeds from the annual Sculpture in the Park festival, one of the finest outdoor juried exhibitions of three-dimensional artwork in the United States. Alongside its local fame, the sculpture park has also been recognized as one of the most important modern and contemporary art sites around the world. It’s open year-round and FREE — so stop by on the next sunny day for a nice walk or picnic on the grounds.
85 locals recommend
Benson Sculpture Garden
1125 W 29th StBenson Sculpture Garden, a scenic 10-acre park featuring 170 sculptures from world-renowned artists. This park in Loveland was created with proceeds from the annual Sculpture in the Park festival, one of the finest outdoor juried exhibitions of three-dimensional artwork in the United States. Alongside its local fame, the sculpture park has also been recognized as one of the most important modern and contemporary art sites around the world. It’s open year-round and FREE — so stop by on the next sunny day for a nice walk or picnic on the grounds.
Foco Food Truck Rally
Tuesday nights- City Park. Food, music, wholesome family fun.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Fort Collins transit center
a great way to get from the south end to the north end of Fort Collins
Getting around
https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/outdoors/biking/
Getting around with bikes
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https://downtownfortcollins.com/promotions/
Downtown Fort Collins web site for events, experiences, and place to explore
Getting around
City of Fort Collins Transfort- pick up right next door!
The City of Fort Collins bus system is a great way to get around (besides Uber and Lyft) and the pick up is right next door.
RideTransforthttp://www.ridetransfort.com
Don't miss
Bohemian Nights
Thursday Night Live. Concert series held on the outdoor stage in Fort Collins' Old Town Square and will take place every Thursday from 7-9 p.m.