Fort Collins Favorites
Restaurants & Breweries
One of our favorite small craft breweries. Highly recommend the Crankenbrew Coffee IPA.
11 locals recommend
Snowbank Brewing
225 N Lemay AveOne of our favorite small craft breweries. Highly recommend the Crankenbrew Coffee IPA.
Purpose Brewing and Cellars
4025 South Mason StreetAn innovative, small-batch craft brewery.
The best pizza in town. Order early for delivery though--the wait time can be 1.5-2 hours when classes are in session at CSU.
9 locals recommend
Krazy Karl's Pizza and Sport Bar
1124 W Elizabeth StThe best pizza in town. Order early for delivery though--the wait time can be 1.5-2 hours when classes are in session at CSU.
Good food at either the cafe or the Cache, the fancier restaurant upstairs. Don't skip the pie--it's what they're known for!
31 locals recommend
Ginger and Baker
359 Linden StGood food at either the cafe or the Cache, the fancier restaurant upstairs. Don't skip the pie--it's what they're known for!
DGT
120 W Laurel StAs the name says, "damn good tacos."
Our favorite restaurant in town. It serves comfort food favorites with a twist: the fried chicken and the crispy mushrooms (as an app or sandwhich) are our household favorites.
10 locals recommend
The Regional
130 S Mason StOur favorite restaurant in town. It serves comfort food favorites with a twist: the fried chicken and the crispy mushrooms (as an app or sandwhich) are our household favorites.
The Bean Cycle
144 N College AveOur favorite coffee shop and where we buy most of our beans.
We've tried every Thai place in town, and this is our favorite. Speedy pickup and delivery, too.
8 locals recommend
Thai Station
626 S College AveWe've tried every Thai place in town, and this is our favorite. Speedy pickup and delivery, too.
Fantastic bakery that's great for lunch too. Try the manchego biscuits and pecan sandies.
45 locals recommend
Little Bird Bakeshop
613 Old Town SquareFantastic bakery that's great for lunch too. Try the manchego biscuits and pecan sandies.
The highlight of Foco's beer scene is just a short walk from our house! A great place to enjoy a cold beer on a sunny summer afternoon.
192 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StThe highlight of Foco's beer scene is just a short walk from our house! A great place to enjoy a cold beer on a sunny summer afternoon.
Vegan or vegetarian? Tasty Harmony is the best vegetarian restaurant in town--and it doesn't leave meat-eaters disappointed either.
35 locals recommend
Tasty Harmony
160 W Oak StVegan or vegetarian? Tasty Harmony is the best vegetarian restaurant in town--and it doesn't leave meat-eaters disappointed either.
Butterfly Cafe
212 Laporte AveGreat for a light breakfast or lunch. The sandwhiches are particularly delicious!
A great newer restaurant on historic Mountain Ave. We especially love their brunch. Reservations highly recommended!
16 locals recommend
little on mountain
1046 W Mountain AveA great newer restaurant on historic Mountain Ave. We especially love their brunch. Reservations highly recommended!
Hiking and Walking
Great hiking near the Horsetooth Reservoir. The Horsetooth Rock trail is one of Foco's best, and for a shorter, less strenuous hike, check out Horsetooth Falls when the snow is melting in the spring and summer.
46 locals recommend
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
6550 West County Road 38 EastGreat hiking near the Horsetooth Reservoir. The Horsetooth Rock trail is one of Foco's best, and for a shorter, less strenuous hike, check out Horsetooth Falls when the snow is melting in the spring and summer.
A great place to hike, bike, or dip in the Horsetooth Reservoir. Arthur's Rock is our favorite hike (steep, but short with great views), but strolling along the reservoir is great too.
82 locals recommend
Lory State Park
708 Lodgepole DrA great place to hike, bike, or dip in the Horsetooth Reservoir. Arthur's Rock is our favorite hike (steep, but short with great views), but strolling along the reservoir is great too.
One of our favorite places to go for a stroll, and closer to our house than most of our other scenic destinatioons. Never too crowded and great for birdwatching.
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
East Prospect RoadOne of our favorite places to go for a stroll, and closer to our house than most of our other scenic destinatioons. Never too crowded and great for birdwatching.
Kid-Friendly Attractions
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
408 Mason CtThis interactive museum is fun for all ages!