Centred around the Colorado State University, Fort Collins is a vibrant city with a renowned craft beer scene. Its charismatic Old Town is packed with outdoor eateries, while the city is near the outdoor trails at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space.
Things to do in Fort Collins
Explore the historic streets of Old Town Fort Collins, which is clustered with 19th-century architecture that was used to model Disneyland’s Main Street USA. Enjoy a ride on the vintage trolley and peruse the antique shops and boutiques before dining alfresco with live music at one of the local restaurants.
Fort Collins is home to five award-winning breweries where you can sample locally-crafted beers and take a behind-the-scenes tour. Try the hoppy brews at New Belgium Brewing and the flavourful ales at the Odell Brewing Company or work your way through the extensive beer menu at the CooperSmith's Pub and Brewery.
Visit the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, which includes an impressive range of hands-on and artefact-based exhibits. Learn about the flora and fauna of Fort Collins, turn scientific concepts into action in the Schatz Family Exploration Zone and discover our relationship with the land in the Food, Forage, and Farm exhibit.
A short drive west of Fort Collins takes you to the hiking, biking and horseback riding trails of the scenic Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. It’s dominated by the distinctive peak of Horsetooth Rock and is also home to the Horsetooth Falls that tumble through a narrow chute.
Getting around Fort Collins
Denver International Airport is just over one hour’s drive south of Fort Collins, connected by the environmentally-friendly Green Ride Colorado buses. Both taxis and Lyft ride-sharing are readily available and Fort Collins is a bicycle-friendly city with designated trails.