Guidebook for Bellvue

Jan & Mike
Jan & Mike
Guidebook for Bellvue

Parks & Nature

It's beautiful and close.
82 locals recommend
Lory State Park
708 Lodgepole Dr
82 locals recommend
It's beautiful and close.
It provides stunning views and recreational opportunities.
250 locals recommend
Horsetooth Reservoir
250 locals recommend
It provides stunning views and recreational opportunities.
Hike to the top of Fort Collins' iconic Horsetooth rock!
46 locals recommend
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
6550 West County Road 38 East
46 locals recommend
Hike 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 Rd
6 locals recommend
As 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
9 locals recommend
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.
It's a short hike to the top of the rock; amazing views and a great workout!
Arthur's Rock Trail
Arthur's Rock Trail
It's a short hike to the top of the rock; amazing views and a great workout!
A great, close, hike with great views. Free!
10 locals recommend
Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
10 locals recommend
A 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
7 locals recommend
Beautful and free! Keep left for covered BBQ areas, take the right loop for lake and river access!
More free hiking!
11 locals recommend
Coyote Ridge Natural Area
Spring Mesa Road
11 locals recommend
More free hiking!
Amazing 360 views of the reservoir and Fort Collins. Grills and picnic areas first come.
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
10 locals recommend
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
51 locals recommend
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 Square
28 locals recommend
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.
Coffee, pie and more!
11 locals recommend
Me Oh My Pie
3310 W County Rd 54G
11 locals recommend
Coffee, pie and more!
Classic American Cuisine.
28 locals recommend
Austin's American Grill
100 W Mountain Ave
28 locals recommend
Classic 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 St
35 locals recommend
Vegetarian, 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 St
60 locals recommend
BREAKFAST! 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 St
143 locals recommend
Amazing 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 Ave
58 locals recommend
Creative, 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 Ave
25 locals recommend
Great, 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 54G
23 locals recommend
The 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 St
16 locals recommend
Great sushi on the West side of CSU campus. 15 min away from the AirBnb.
Go see where Noosa Yoghurt is made and have a light breakfast.
10 locals recommend
Howling Cow Cafe
5821 W Co Rd 54E
10 locals recommend
Go see where Noosa Yoghurt is made and have a light breakfast.
Great a la carte menu with locally sourced and delicious food!
12 locals recommend
415 S Mason St
415 South Mason Street
12 locals recommend
Great 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 Ave
17 locals recommend
A 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 St
29 locals recommend
Amazing, 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 Ave
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!)
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 St
13 locals recommend
Beautiful 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 St
10 locals recommend
The most incredibly prepared local, organic food, SO many gluten free options, and even a GF fryer for super sensitive bellies!

Essentials

20 locals recommend
King Soopers Marketplace
1842 N College Ave
20 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2201 S College Ave
44 locals recommend
Small, organic, coop. Hard to find parking during certain times of the day, use the garage.
22 locals recommend
Mountain Avenue Market
250 E Mountain Ave
22 locals recommend
Small, 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 Rd
69 locals recommend
The 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 54G
10 locals recommend
Great live music, large backyard, bar area with stage and yard games! Rustic, honky tonk, charm.
Late night jazz in the basement of a historic hotel.
45 locals recommend
Ace Gillett's Lounge
239 S College Ave
45 locals recommend
Late night jazz in the basement of a historic hotel.
Check their schedule online, sometimes there is great music!
22 locals recommend
Aggie Theatre
204 S College Ave
22 locals recommend
Check their schedule online, sometimes there is great music!
Prohibition style bar with amazing handcrafted tapas and drinks.
116 locals recommend
Social
1 Old Town Square
116 locals recommend
Prohibition style bar with amazing handcrafted tapas and drinks.
Sometimes a great band or DJ comes through, check online.
6 locals recommend
Hodi's Half Note
167 N College Ave
6 locals recommend
Sometimes 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 St
41 locals recommend
Local'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 287
6 locals recommend
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!
Fort Collin's newest bar and small local music venue. Located inside The Elizabeth Hotel
11 locals recommend
Magic Rat Live Music
111 Chestnut St
11 locals recommend
Fort 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-287
15 locals recommend
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!
Closest rafting company for a quick getaway.
A Wanderlust Adventure
4120 W County Rd 54G
Closest rafting company for a quick getaway.
Rent a boat or jetskiis for the afternoon!
8 locals recommend
Inlet Bay Marina
4314 Shoreline Dr
8 locals recommend
Rent 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 St
8 locals recommend
If you have never tried an excape room and you like a good, fun challenge, try this!
It wouldn't be a secret if I told...
Somewhere Secret Escape Game
222 Walnut St
It wouldn't be a secret if I told...
New and classic pinball and arcade games. And a bar, too!
11 locals recommend
PinBall Jones
107 Linden St
11 locals recommend
New and classic pinball and arcade games. And a bar, too!
Batting cages, go carts, mini golf, arcade; fun date night!
14 locals recommend
Fort Fun
1513 E Mulberry St
14 locals recommend
Batting 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 Ave
50 locals recommend
Locally 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-287
11 locals recommend
Paddleboard, kayak, canoe, snowshoe, cross country ski rentals and tour.

Arts & Culture

It's fun and informative for all ages!
81 locals recommend
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
408 Mason Ct
81 locals recommend
It'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 St
11 locals recommend
Small 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 St
57 locals recommend
Check their schedule for current events in dance, comedy and music.
Small museum in the heart of Old Town, Fort Collins.
38 locals recommend
Fort Collins Museum of Art
201 S College Ave
38 locals recommend
Small museum in the heart of Old Town, Fort Collins.
Photo gallery hosting artists from around the world.
The Center For Fine Art Photography
Photo gallery hosting artists from around the world.
Colorado State University gallery located in the heart of campus.
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 Way
28 locals recommend
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.

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
59 locals recommend
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 St
192 locals recommend
Go see where Fat Tire and other NB beers are brewed. Home of the Tour de Fat. Call ahead for a tour.
Go see the Clydesdale teams and check out the enormous brewery!
Anheuser Busch
3823 Mountain Vista Dr
Go 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.