Guidebook for Fort Collins
Food scene
FoCo (as locals call Fort Collins) is full of great restaurants and watering holes. Located in the heart of Fort Collins is "Downtown" with over 50 eateries. Everything from savory and spicy to sweet!
In addition, Campus West located just a stones throw away has some of the best Thai and Middle Eastern food FoCo has to offer.
Come and explore Fort Collins food scene!
The Fort Collins Peach Festival is coming to Fort Collins August 22nd. Prices are $5-$16. For more information visit https://downtownfortcollins.com/event/fort-collins-peach-festival. If you love everything peaches, this is the place to come!
28 locals recommend
Downtown Fort Collins
19 Old Town SquareThe Fort Collins Peach Festival is coming to Fort Collins August 22nd. Prices are $5-$16. For more information visit https://downtownfortcollins.com/event/fort-collins-peach-festival. If you love everything peaches, this is the place to come!
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
143 S College AveSocial
1 Old Town SquareTheir Reuben sandwich is to die for. The restaurant has a great vibe and they've been in business for at least 30 years. Home grown deliciousiness!
16 locals recommend
Pickle Barrel
122 W Laurel StTheir Reuben sandwich is to die for. The restaurant has a great vibe and they've been in business for at least 30 years. Home grown deliciousiness!
Great Indian food, locally owned and highly recommended by locals.
6 locals recommend
Yum Yum Social Club
1300 W Elizabeth StGreat Indian food, locally owned and highly recommended by locals.
Slip over and can get your favorite brew at the local Starbucks, only a block away.
17 locals recommend
Starbucks
172 N College AveSlip over and can get your favorite brew at the local Starbucks, only a block away.
A local favorite, JAWS sushi is "onolicious", within walking distance for quick, easy access from the Cozy Condo! Located at 1205 W Elizabeth. Highly recommended.
16 locals recommend
JAWS sushi
1205 W Elizabeth StA local favorite, JAWS sushi is "onolicious", within walking distance for quick, easy access from the Cozy Condo! Located at 1205 W Elizabeth. Highly recommended.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
1335 W Elizabeth StGreat atmosphere, and good eats!
Great place to catch a delicious breakfast or lunch sandwich. Very local and very good!
Rocky Mountain Bagel Works
1111 W Elizabeth StGreat place to catch a delicious breakfast or lunch sandwich. Very local and very good!
Want exceptional food and free salsa dance lessons together? Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant has it all! Every Tuesday night at the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is free Salsa dancing and lessons. Try their wonderful food and margaritas and then go upstairs to dance the night away!
72 locals recommend
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
143 S College AveWant exceptional food and free salsa dance lessons together? Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant has it all! Every Tuesday night at the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is free Salsa dancing and lessons. Try their wonderful food and margaritas and then go upstairs to dance the night away!
Sightseeing
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park is a fun educational zoo where children can feed animals, view farm equipment and ride ponies. It's also great for couples to stroll through the grounds for a fun evening activity.
14 locals recommend
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
600 N Sherwood StThe Farm at Lee Martinez Park is a fun educational zoo where children can feed animals, view farm equipment and ride ponies. It's also great for couples to stroll through the grounds for a fun evening activity.
City Park is a couple blocks from our Cozy Condo. It offers sprawling green space, with a lake & public pool, tennis courts, soccer fields, playground, spring/summer/fall fishing, winter ice skating (be sure to check ice conditions first), cross-country skiing, and a golf course.
51 locals recommend
City Park
City Park is a couple blocks from our Cozy Condo. It offers sprawling green space, with a lake & public pool, tennis courts, soccer fields, playground, spring/summer/fall fishing, winter ice skating (be sure to check ice conditions first), cross-country skiing, and a golf course.
Old Town is one of Fort Collins' gems. The main street (College Avenue) is designed after the main Disneyland Street. There guests will find fabulous restaurants, music venues, bars, bike rentals shops, ice cream, souvenirs, bohemian stores, etc. We highly recommend a walk down Old Town.
54 locals recommend
Old Town
Old Town is one of Fort Collins' gems. The main street (College Avenue) is designed after the main Disneyland Street. There guests will find fabulous restaurants, music venues, bars, bike rentals shops, ice cream, souvenirs, bohemian stores, etc. We highly recommend a walk down Old Town.
"Soapstone Prairie Natural Area is a 28-square-mile park and conservation area in northeastern Larimer County, Colorado, United States. The City of Fort Collins purchased the land for Soapstone Prairie Natural Area in 2004, which was opened to the public in 2009." Guests may see evidence of PaleoIndians of the Ice Age to American Indian groups. The National Historic Lindenmeier archeological site is located at Soapstone Prairie.
7 locals recommend
Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
22998 Rawhide Flats Rd"Soapstone Prairie Natural Area is a 28-square-mile park and conservation area in northeastern Larimer County, Colorado, United States. The City of Fort Collins purchased the land for Soapstone Prairie Natural Area in 2004, which was opened to the public in 2009." Guests may see evidence of PaleoIndians of the Ice Age to American Indian groups. The National Historic Lindenmeier archeological site is located at Soapstone Prairie.
Horsetooth Reservoir is a beautiful lake located 7 miles from the Cozy Condo. It is one of the main water sources for the Northern Colorado communities. Locals use the lake for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking activities. You can also hike the trails to get to the top of Horsetooth Rock for an incredible view of the Northern Colorado front range. We highly recommend a visit to Horsetooth Reservoir and the Rock!
250 locals recommend
Horsetooth Reservoir
Horsetooth Reservoir is a beautiful lake located 7 miles from the Cozy Condo. It is one of the main water sources for the Northern Colorado communities. Locals use the lake for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking activities. You can also hike the trails to get to the top of Horsetooth Rock for an incredible view of the Northern Colorado front range. We highly recommend a visit to Horsetooth Reservoir and the Rock!
Home to the west coast famous Clydesdale Budweiser team, the Fort Collins Budweiser Brewery is a fun experience even if you don't partake of the brew. Plus you can take a tour to see how the beer is processed!
28 locals recommend
Budweiser Brewery Experience
2685 Busch DrHome to the west coast famous Clydesdale Budweiser team, the Fort Collins Budweiser Brewery is a fun experience even if you don't partake of the brew. Plus you can take a tour to see how the beer is processed!
FoCo offers a summer and winter Farmers' Market. Visit the winter farmers' market at 215 E Foothills Pkwy, FoCo.
Winter Farmers’ Market
215 East Foothills ParkwayFoCo offers a summer and winter Farmers' Market. Visit the winter farmers' market at 215 E Foothills Pkwy, FoCo.
One of my favorite places to go every Saturday is the Larimer County Farmers' Market in Old Town. Located at 200 W Oak St, FoCo, local farmers bring out the best produce, delicious treats, edibles, artisans, etc. Open Saturdays, between 9AM - 1PM, the Larimer County Farmers' Market is a fun event to see!
6 locals recommend
Larimer County Farmers' Market
200 W Oak StOne of my favorite places to go every Saturday is the Larimer County Farmers' Market in Old Town. Located at 200 W Oak St, FoCo, local farmers bring out the best produce, delicious treats, edibles, artisans, etc. Open Saturdays, between 9AM - 1PM, the Larimer County Farmers' Market is a fun event to see!
Colorado State University is the host to the Annual Flower Trial Gardens. This event is to, "...evaluate the performance of different annual plant cultivars..." The event is free and consists of over 1,000 cultivars of annual bedding plants. This is a must see event and occurs through the summer and fall months. For more information visit http://www.flowertrials.colostate.edu/.
20 locals recommend
Annual Flower Trial Garden
1401 Remington StColorado State University is the host to the Annual Flower Trial Gardens. This event is to, "...evaluate the performance of different annual plant cultivars..." The event is free and consists of over 1,000 cultivars of annual bedding plants. This is a must see event and occurs through the summer and fall months. For more information visit http://www.flowertrials.colostate.edu/.
Music
Going to a show at the "Mish" using the buses at Moby Gym?
Our Cozy Condo is 1/2 block from Moby Gym and a great location to catch the "Mish" bus! Local music venue, known for bringing local and up-and-coming artist to the music forefront. Visit the "Mish" for a great evening of music, food, and fun!
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Going to a show at the "Mish" using the buses at Moby Gym?
Our Cozy Condo is 1/2 block from Moby Gym and a great location to catch the "Mish" bus! Local music venue, known for bringing local and up-and-coming artist to the music forefront. Visit the "Mish" for a great evening of music, food, and fun!
Situated in the heart of FoCo, the Lincoln Center is FoCo's premier multi-venue performing and visual arts center in Northern Colorado. Visit their website for details about upcoming performances and events.
57 locals recommend
The Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia StSituated in the heart of FoCo, the Lincoln Center is FoCo's premier multi-venue performing and visual arts center in Northern Colorado. Visit their website for details about upcoming performances and events.
One of the top 5 music scenes in FoCo. Ace Gillett's Lounge is a swanky 1920's jazz bar. Live music is played 5 nights a week.
45 locals recommend
Ace Gillett's Lounge
239 S College AveOne of the top 5 music scenes in FoCo. Ace Gillett's Lounge is a swanky 1920's jazz bar. Live music is played 5 nights a week.
The Aggie Theater draws some major music players each year. It's FoCo's "Historic, century-old music hall with performances by local & big-name bands, plus a full bar."
22 locals recommend
Aggie Theatre
204 S College AveThe Aggie Theater draws some major music players each year. It's FoCo's "Historic, century-old music hall with performances by local & big-name bands, plus a full bar."
The Downtown Artery is known for its music and art as well as its food. It is a, "...simple, stylish cafe/bar with live music, plus artist studios, a gallery & gift shop." If you're in town to check out music and the art scene, the Downtown Artery is for you!
21 locals recommend
Downtown Artery
254 Linden StThe Downtown Artery is known for its music and art as well as its food. It is a, "...simple, stylish cafe/bar with live music, plus artist studios, a gallery & gift shop." If you're in town to check out music and the art scene, the Downtown Artery is for you!
If you're looking for a night out on the town, visit Washington's located in historic Old Town, FoCo! Washington's brings live contemporary music, has two full service bars and great food.
22 locals recommend
Washington Park
132 Laporte AveIf you're looking for a night out on the town, visit Washington's located in historic Old Town, FoCo! Washington's brings live contemporary music, has two full service bars and great food.
Amusement Park
Fort Collins amusement park. Mini golf, go-karts, laser tag, paddle boats, arcade games, and a full-service food to order kitchen. This place is for groups of all ages. We often take are kids and grandkids here to have a day of fun. Located at 1513 E Mulberry Street, P: 970-472-8000, Open 7 days a week.
14 locals recommend
Fort Fun
1513 E Mulberry StFort Collins amusement park. Mini golf, go-karts, laser tag, paddle boats, arcade games, and a full-service food to order kitchen. This place is for groups of all ages. We often take are kids and grandkids here to have a day of fun. Located at 1513 E Mulberry Street, P: 970-472-8000, Open 7 days a week.
Colorado State University
Home to my Alma Mater, Colorado State University (CSU) is an exceptional school and easy access from the Cozy Condo. Only a block away, CSU offers too much to list! Check out the CSU website and visit the campus!
59 locals recommend
Colorado State University
Home to my Alma Mater, Colorado State University (CSU) is an exceptional school and easy access from the Cozy Condo. Only a block away, CSU offers too much to list! Check out the CSU website and visit the campus!
City advice
Customs and culture
Fort Collins Foodie Walk
Recurring monthly on the 3rd Friday
Price: FREE!
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Fort Collins
Google - Fort Collins Foodie Walk for more information
Don't miss
Garden Sweet
A sustainable family farm in North Fort Collins located at 719 W Willox Lane. Pick your own berries and flowers and visit the beautiful grounds. During the fall harvest season you can visit the pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin for you!
Customs and culture
Safe but be aware of your surroundings
Fort Collins (FoCo) is a large city with a small town atmosphere. Locals are typically warm, inviting and ready to help. Because of our caring environment there has been a rise in transient populations. We advise visitors to just be aware of their surroundings when walking home late at night. Otherwise, FoCo is a wonderful place to be and we are excited to have family and new friends visit!
Getting around
Transfort Bus System
Fort Collins has developed an extensive city bus transportation system. Rides are relatively cheap and easy access to many FoCo areas. We suggest that guests park their vehicle(s) at the Cozy Condo and use the city's transport system to get around. There is a bus stop just a few yards down from the condo. To find information about the bus system visit ridetransfort.com
What to pack
Hiking & Biking Trails near Fort Collins
Fort Collins offer excellent hiking & biking trails. When hiking & biking around Fort Collins, don't forget sunscreen and water (extra water during summer). Wear appropriate comfortable closed toed shoes or hiking sandals. Pack a light raincoat on cloudy days.