Guidebook for Fort Collins
Drinks & Nightlife
Great brews and the best patio in town can be enjoyed nearly year round with live music and lots of mingling!
142 locals recommend
Odell Brewing Company
800 E Lincoln AveGreat brews and the best patio in town can be enjoyed nearly year round with live music and lots of mingling!
The Mayor of Old Town
632 S Mason StHundreds of beers on tap!
Best Margaritas? You be the judge; just don't plan on drinking more than 3 as that's the limit because they pack a powerful punch!
72 locals recommend
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
143 S College AveBest Margaritas? You be the judge; just don't plan on drinking more than 3 as that's the limit because they pack a powerful punch!
Best winter bar with lots of fusion drinks. Underground speakeasy...uber hip!
116 locals recommend
Social
1 Old Town SquareBest winter bar with lots of fusion drinks. Underground speakeasy...uber hip!
Take the tour, drink the beer but if you want the coolest patio in town- try Fort Collins Brewery.
192 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StTake the tour, drink the beer but if you want the coolest patio in town- try Fort Collins Brewery.
Some of the best microbrews in town come out of this laidback brewery in the heart of old town. Live music, great outdoor patio. A favorite! Ask for Matt!
45 locals recommend
Equinox Brewing
133 Remington StSome of the best microbrews in town come out of this laidback brewery in the heart of old town. Live music, great outdoor patio. A favorite! Ask for Matt!
Go on Tuesday nights for trivia night. It's a blast! Try one of the beer/marg combos. My favorite- The Rams Horn.
16 locals recommend
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
1335 W Elizabeth StGo on Tuesday nights for trivia night. It's a blast! Try one of the beer/marg combos. My favorite- The Rams Horn.
All of our beer buddies love this place! Let us know what you think!
23 locals recommend
Horse & Dragon Brewing Company, Craft Brewery
124 Racquette DrAll of our beer buddies love this place! Let us know what you think!
Food Scene
Noodles and Company
648 S College AveQuick, easy, healthy- only 5 blocks away!
Where to begin? Great food, great specialty drinks, wonderful atmosphere. For the UBER hip crowd!
24 locals recommend
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415 S Mason StWhere to begin? Great food, great specialty drinks, wonderful atmosphere. For the UBER hip crowd!
Well, you just have to experience it for yourself. Not your average Sub Shop!
16 locals recommend
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
104 E Laurel StWell, you just have to experience it for yourself. Not your average Sub Shop!
Not just for seafood! Our #1 place to eat and drink. In fact, we love it so much we provide our guests with a complimentary appetizer. They have vegetarian & beef options. Kyle makes a great drink!
54 locals recommend
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Fort Collins
123 N College AveNot just for seafood! Our #1 place to eat and drink. In fact, we love it so much we provide our guests with a complimentary appetizer. They have vegetarian & beef options. Kyle makes a great drink!
Jay's Bistro
135 W Oak StBest French Fare. Wonderful piano bar!
Breakfast burrito's are the best in town- only $3 and also only during the week. Weekend brunch is wonderful, great patio, best healthly Mexican. Try the fish tacos and house marg!
14 locals recommend
La Luz
Breakfast burrito's are the best in town- only $3 and also only during the week. Weekend brunch is wonderful, great patio, best healthly Mexican. Try the fish tacos and house marg!
Starbucks
172 N College AveIt's Starbucks! Many others within walking distance from the house.
A classic town favorite with an adjoining restaurant.
11 locals recommend
Fort Collins Brewery & Tavern
1020 E Lincoln AveA classic town favorite with an adjoining restaurant.
We love everything about Blue Agave from the location (under the museum) to the margs, and the food is different in a good way. Try the Sangria Swirl.
32 locals recommend
Blue Agave Grill
201 S College AveWe love everything about Blue Agave from the location (under the museum) to the margs, and the food is different in a good way. Try the Sangria Swirl.
This is so close by we have to include it. Great tapas, excellent cocktails, and a vibrant night life. (Even if it is a bit overpriced)
53 locals recommend
Cafe Vino
1200 S College AveThis is so close by we have to include it. Great tapas, excellent cocktails, and a vibrant night life. (Even if it is a bit overpriced)
Best steaks in town. That's right...best STEAKS in town. The Italian is authentic meaning it is different than American Italian which is heavy on tomato sauce. Try the lemon ricotta and pate'!
26 locals recommend
RARE Italian
101 S College AveBest steaks in town. That's right...best STEAKS in town. The Italian is authentic meaning it is different than American Italian which is heavy on tomato sauce. Try the lemon ricotta and pate'!
Famous for it's Cinnamon Rolls, this is where all Fort Collins Old-Timers go to eat breakfast/lunch. Need we say more? Classic Diner. Try the Maxi's French Toast- to DIE for!
60 locals recommend
Silver Grill Cafe
218 Walnut StFamous for it's Cinnamon Rolls, this is where all Fort Collins Old-Timers go to eat breakfast/lunch. Need we say more? Classic Diner. Try the Maxi's French Toast- to DIE for!
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
144 W Mountain AveUber hip, kid friendly, long waits so go early.
Best Vegetarian Food. Great house tea, nice patio. Within easy walking distance. My favorite is the falafel sandwich.
26 locals recommend
Rainbow Restaurant Breakfast/Lunch Fort Collins
212 W Laurel StBest Vegetarian Food. Great house tea, nice patio. Within easy walking distance. My favorite is the falafel sandwich.
Big City Burrito
510 S College AveBiggest, baddest, most decadent burrito you'll ever eat.
Jimmy John's
1005 S Lemay AveDelivery!
Urban Egg is just as good as Snooze without the long wait. (yet)
15 locals recommend
Urban Egg a daytime eatery
230 S College AveUrban Egg is just as good as Snooze without the long wait. (yet)
The food is so-so but the outdoor seating on the river is an amazing way to spend an afternoon. Concerts during the summer are a blast!
69 locals recommend
The Mishawaka
13714 Poudre Canyon RdThe food is so-so but the outdoor seating on the river is an amazing way to spend an afternoon. Concerts during the summer are a blast!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2201 S College AveWithin walking/biking distance. Everyone loves Whole Foods!
Safeway
460-A South College AvenueOnly blocks away!
Wide selection of fine wines, specialty micro-brews, the "super market of liquor stores" in Fort Collins. Next door to Whole Foods Market.
6 locals recommend
Wilbur's Total Beverage
2201 S College AveWide selection of fine wines, specialty micro-brews, the "super market of liquor stores" in Fort Collins. Next door to Whole Foods Market.
Thirsty's Liquor
1001 South Lemay AvenueThree blocks away so you're never in danger of a DUI/BUI!
7-Eleven
430 Remington StConvenience store with gas.
Everything Else
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
1024 S Lemay Ave4 blocks from the house.
Tough course because of the tree lined fairways and long holes. Great patio for after the round!
Collindale Golf Course
1441 E Horsetooth RdTough course because of the tree lined fairways and long holes. Great patio for after the round!
Short forgiving 9 hole course. Not suited for beginners.
6 locals recommend
City Park Nine Golf Course
411 S Bryan AveShort forgiving 9 hole course. Not suited for beginners.
Sightseeing
Everything you want within a few miles. Bars, Nightlife, Kid-Friendly activities, Shops, Restaurants... it's just "the place" to be!
54 locals recommend
Old Town
Everything you want within a few miles. Bars, Nightlife, Kid-Friendly activities, Shops, Restaurants... it's just "the place" to be!
Everything you'll love about Fort Collins is in the heart of the city and within minutes of the apartment!
96 locals recommend
Old Town Square
199 Trimble CtEverything you'll love about Fort Collins is in the heart of the city and within minutes of the apartment!
The heartbeat of our city and economy. Beautiful campus to walk around and enjoy!
59 locals recommend
Colorado State University
The heartbeat of our city and economy. Beautiful campus to walk around and enjoy!
Fort Collins Bike Share
250 N Mason StYou can check a bike out for the day/s you are here.
Horsetooth Reservoir
Hiking trails, boating, jet-ski's...great in summer/fall.
Entertainment & Activities
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
408 Mason CtGreat place for the kids and adults alike!
This is a new place in town getting excellent reviews. This is a kid-friendly place which caters to the adults! Cool concept, fresh food, and the owner happens to be a neighbor! Way to go Nick!
24 locals recommend
Nick's Italian
1100 S College AveThis is a new place in town getting excellent reviews. This is a kid-friendly place which caters to the adults! Cool concept, fresh food, and the owner happens to be a neighbor! Way to go Nick!
Classic American Italian and a Fort Collins original. Spaghetti, Lasagna, Meatballs, Scaloppini, etc. Heavy on the red sauce, not too healthy but certainly delicious!
Bisetti's Italian Restaurant
120 S College AveClassic American Italian and a Fort Collins original. Spaghetti, Lasagna, Meatballs, Scaloppini, etc. Heavy on the red sauce, not too healthy but certainly delicious!
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
600 N Sherwood StPetting Zoo and year round events.
Public pool in the summer, paddle boats on the lake, Frisbee & traditional golf courses, great for the whole family.
City Park Avenue
City Park AvenuePublic pool in the summer, paddle boats on the lake, Frisbee & traditional golf courses, great for the whole family.
Totally 80's Pizza & Museum
SO much more fun than Chucky Cheese!
Arts & Culture
Fort Collins Museum of Art
201 S College AveIt's small but nice.
The Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia StLive performances. Our local "arts" scene.
Bas Bleu Theatre Company
401 Pine St