Lisa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful opportunities for hiking or biking along the trails of this beautiful river. Tubing, white water rafting, picnicking all are easy access.
19 locals recommend
Cache la Poudre River
Beautiful opportunities for hiking or biking along the trails of this beautiful river. Tubing, white water rafting, picnicking all are easy access.
Funky roadside area highlights whimsical animal sculptures made from scrap metal, car parts & more. It is for sale and will be history at some point so don't miss it now.
7 locals recommend
Swetsville Zoo
4801 E Harmony RdFunky roadside area highlights whimsical animal sculptures made from scrap metal, car parts & more. It is for sale and will be history at some point so don't miss it now.
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
408 Mason CtParticularly fun for kids
Currently, there are 164 pieces of sculpture on permanent display by world renowned artists. This 10-acre park includes handicap accessible sidewalks, a public restroom and several picnic areas. This "public treasure" annually draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe. It has been recognized as "one of the 200 most important modern and contemporary art sites around the world” and as “one of the 20 must-see contemporary art sites across the USA".
85 locals recommend
Benson Sculpture Garden
1125 W 29th StCurrently, there are 164 pieces of sculpture on permanent display by world renowned artists. This 10-acre park includes handicap accessible sidewalks, a public restroom and several picnic areas. This "public treasure" annually draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe. It has been recognized as "one of the 200 most important modern and contemporary art sites around the world” and as “one of the 20 must-see contemporary art sites across the USA".
Poudre River Whitewater Park
201 E Vine DrFun river activities very close to Old Town.
Music Venues
The Mishawaka
13714 Poudre Canyon RdBeautiful outdoor concert venue in the gorgeous Poudre Canyon
Washington Park
132 Laporte AveHodi's Half Note
167 N College AveThe Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia StAvogadro's Number
605 S Mason StNeighborhoods
Main Street of Disneyland is inspired by the stretch of College Ave. in Historic Old Town. Cool shops. Fun restaurants and bars. Public squares with water features. Walking streets. Beautifully designed alleys.
54 locals recommend
Old Town
Main Street of Disneyland is inspired by the stretch of College Ave. in Historic Old Town. Cool shops. Fun restaurants and bars. Public squares with water features. Walking streets. Beautifully designed alleys.
Food scene
Delicious Coffee drinks and baked goods, breads, light breakfasts and lunches on a beautiful walking street in Old Town.
45 locals recommend
Little Bird Bakeshop
613 Old Town SquareDelicious Coffee drinks and baked goods, breads, light breakfasts and lunches on a beautiful walking street in Old Town.
Another local favorite hangout for coffee, baked goods, light breakfasts and lunches in a setting developed from a family farmstead. Delightful and yummy
20 locals recommend
Bindle Coffee
1933 Jessup DrAnother local favorite hangout for coffee, baked goods, light breakfasts and lunches in a setting developed from a family farmstead. Delightful and yummy
HARBINGER COFFEE
236 S Mason StA general favorite of all coffee snobs.
Delicious, imaginative, and huge breakfasts. A make your own Bloody Mary bar. Go early or you might find a line out the door.
15 locals recommend
Urban Egg a daytime eatery
230 S College AveDelicious, imaginative, and huge breakfasts. A make your own Bloody Mary bar. Go early or you might find a line out the door.
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
144 W Mountain AvePancakes. Pancakes. Pancakes.
Another local favorite. Breakfast and lunch mostly. Beignets, hearty, spicy meals. In a yellow house with an outdoor patio for nice weather.
143 locals recommend
Lucile's
400 S Meldrum StAnother local favorite. Breakfast and lunch mostly. Beignets, hearty, spicy meals. In a yellow house with an outdoor patio for nice weather.
Delicious Sweet or Savory Liege Waffles. A few highlights - the Caprese, the Chicken and Waffle, and the Waffle Grilled Cheese sandwich.
6 locals recommend
The Waffle Lab
130 W Olive StDelicious Sweet or Savory Liege Waffles. A few highlights - the Caprese, the Chicken and Waffle, and the Waffle Grilled Cheese sandwich.
Really good hollandaise. Eclectic menu. Creative pancakes.
17 locals recommend
RISE! A Breakfast Place
2601 S Lemay AveReally good hollandaise. Eclectic menu. Creative pancakes.
Student favorite. Pick your ingredient burritos. Known for their potato burritos with lots of additions. A lot of food for a small price.
13 locals recommend
Big City Burrito
510 S College AveStudent favorite. Pick your ingredient burritos. Known for their potato burritos with lots of additions. A lot of food for a small price.
Next Door American Eatery
100 North College AvenueKimbal Musk's place (Elon's brother)
Austin's American Grill
100 W Mountain AveAmerican Comfort Food
Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing
5 Old Town SquareAmerican Food, Beer, Pool
The Crown Pub
134 S College AveCasual/good food
Cacciatore at Heller's Kitchen Fort Collins
1939 Jessup DrItalian. Part of Jessup Farm development.
Los Tarascos Restaurant
622 S College AveFamily run Mexican. Fresh Salsa bar. Good margaritas
Locality Kitchen and Bar
2350 E Harmony RdFarm to Table menu. Creative cocktails
415 S Mason St
415 South Mason StreetLocal hangout. Cocktails, vegan and gluten free choices.
Maza Kabob
2427 S College AveAfghanistan cuisine. Short on atmosphere. Good food. Great for takeout
Pizza Casbah
126 W Laurel StClosest to NY pizza available here
Great Neighborhood Bar/Restaurant. All seating is around a very big bar counter so it invites conversation with others. Very friendly. Delicious and creative food and drinks.
16 locals recommend
little on mountain
1046 W Mountain AveGreat Neighborhood Bar/Restaurant. All seating is around a very big bar counter so it invites conversation with others. Very friendly. Delicious and creative food and drinks.
Delicious, elegant, great for foodies, art from local Fort Collins artist, Clint Eccher...we have two of his paintings upstairs if you would like to see them, knowledgeable wait staff. Reserve in advance. Difficult to get reservations at times.
11 locals recommend
Chimney Park Restaurant & Bar - Fine Dining in Windsor, Colorado
406 Main StDelicious, elegant, great for foodies, art from local Fort Collins artist, Clint Eccher...we have two of his paintings upstairs if you would like to see them, knowledgeable wait staff. Reserve in advance. Difficult to get reservations at times.
Cocktails and Wine
Cafe Vino
1200 S College AveWine bar, fun cocktails, tapas dining
The Sunset Bar on the roof is lovely in the evening. The Magic Rat is also a fun bar. Both often have live music.
7 locals recommend
The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection
111 Chestnut StThe Sunset Bar on the roof is lovely in the evening. The Magic Rat is also a fun bar. Both often have live music.
Social
1 Old Town SquareBasement Speakeasy with cocktails & charcuterie
Ace Gillett's Lounge
239 S College AveBasement Bar with live music at night.
Town Pump
124 N College AveOldest Bar in Fort Collins. Definitely not upscale.
Breweries
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StOdell Brewing Company
800 E Lincoln AvePurpose Brewing and Cellars
4025 South Mason StreetJessup Farm Barrel House
1921 Jessup DrHorse & Dragon Brewing Company, Craft Brewery
124 Racquette DrEquinox Brewing
133 Remington StFunkwerks
1900 E Lincoln AveThe Forge Publick House
255 Old Firehouse AlleyZwei Brewing
4612 S Mason StBlack Bottle Brewery
1611 S College AveIce Cream
Gelato & aMore
1720 W Mulberry StAdjacent to City Park. Delicious Italian Gelato. Great flavor variety.
Seasonal flavors along with old favorites. The smell of handmade chocolates being made is intoxicating
Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream
114 S College AveSeasonal flavors along with old favorites. The smell of handmade chocolates being made is intoxicating
in The Exchange complex. Store shaped like a big old-fashioned ice- cream churn bucket. Interesting flavors. The Exchange is a fun area to hang out in.
6 locals recommend
Old Town Churn Ice Cream
234 N College Avein The Exchange complex. Store shaped like a big old-fashioned ice- cream churn bucket. Interesting flavors. The Exchange is a fun area to hang out in.
Who can resist a chocolate dipped cone or a blizzard once in a while?
7 locals recommend
Dairy Queen (Treat)
1805 S College AveWho can resist a chocolate dipped cone or a blizzard once in a while?