Sightseeing
You can visit either the north end, via Lory State Park, or the south end near camping, the marina, and a swimming beach. Beautiful drive along the east side.
250 locals recommend
Horsetooth Reservoir
You can visit either the north end, via Lory State Park, or the south end near camping, the marina, and a swimming beach. Beautiful drive along the east side.
Go for a hike in Horsetooth mountain park. You can even climb to the top of Horsetooth rock and see for miles all around. If you are reasonably fit, this is a must-do!
46 locals recommend
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
6550 West County Road 38 EastGo for a hike in Horsetooth mountain park. You can even climb to the top of Horsetooth rock and see for miles all around. If you are reasonably fit, this is a must-do!
Food Scene
Cafe Vino
1200 S College AveTrendy and sophisticated dining in a semi-casual atmosphere.
Restaurant and bar with live music situated in Old Town, Fort Collins. Gourmet food. Pricey but good.
16 locals recommend
Jay's Bistro
135 W Oak StRestaurant and bar with live music situated in Old Town, Fort Collins. Gourmet food. Pricey but good.
Hole-in-the-wall NY style pizza. Big slices. Parking can be tricky, especially when university is in session.
6 locals recommend
Pizza Casbah
126 W Laurel StHole-in-the-wall NY style pizza. Big slices. Parking can be tricky, especially when university is in session.
Arts & Culture
Right across the street from the annual flower trial gardens is CSU's center for the arts. Music, visual art, and more. Many free and low-cost events.
11 locals recommend
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington StRight across the street from the annual flower trial gardens is CSU's center for the arts. Music, visual art, and more. Many free and low-cost events.
The Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia StCommunity theatre with plays and other live acts.
Entertainment & Activities
Big park with multiple facilities, connected to an extensive network of walking/biking paths.
16 locals recommend
Spring Canyon Community Park
2626 W Horsetooth RdBig park with multiple facilities, connected to an extensive network of walking/biking paths.
How many drive-in movie theatres are still operating nationally?? The Holiday Twin shows new movies, is affordable, and you can show your kids what going to the movies was like 30 years ago!
32 locals recommend
Holiday Twin Drive-In Theater
2206 S Overland TrailHow many drive-in movie theatres are still operating nationally?? The Holiday Twin shows new movies, is affordable, and you can show your kids what going to the movies was like 30 years ago!
Great park with a swimming pond, water slides, picnic tables and covered areas, baseball fields, and more.
51 locals recommend
City Park
Great park with a swimming pond, water slides, picnic tables and covered areas, baseball fields, and more.
Shopping
Target
2936 Council Tree AveSometimes you just need a Super Target store for supplies and groceries...
A game store and a coffee-shop all rolled into one. Lots of fun and good brews! Pick up a new board game while your at it!
The Haunted Game Cafe
3307 S College AveA game store and a coffee-shop all rolled into one. Lots of fun and good brews! Pick up a new board game while your at it!