Guidebook for Fort Collins
Food Scene
Cafe Vino
1200 S College AveWalking distance, great tapas, good beer list, nice wine list.
Wild Boar Cafe
1510 S College AveFree wifi. Great coffee. Locally owned.
Nick's Italian
1100 S College AveMmmmmm, pizza. Walking distance. Locally owned.
Great food, great service. If you're looking for a nice dinner, go here!
35 locals recommend
Next Door American Eatery
100 North College AvenueGreat food, great service. If you're looking for a nice dinner, go here!
The Crown Pub
134 S College AveGood happy hour. Best pub chips.
The Bean Cycle
144 N College AveGood local coffee shop in Old Town. Free Wifi.
HARBINGER COFFEE
236 S Mason StGood coffee, close to campus.
Pizza, pool, beer. It's all good. Pool on Pool Side, dinner on Pub Side.
51 locals recommend
Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing
5 Old Town SquarePizza, pool, beer. It's all good. Pool on Pool Side, dinner on Pub Side.
Great teahouse. They will brew you a cup of tea or you can buy some tea to go-- huge (HUGE) selection.
7 locals recommend
Happy Lucky's Teahouse
236 Walnut StGreat teahouse. They will brew you a cup of tea or you can buy some tea to go-- huge (HUGE) selection.
The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm
1957 Jessup DrGood eats, farm-to-table style.
Great coffee shop. Worth a stop. There is a great bakery near by, too. Nom nom!
20 locals recommend
Bindle Coffee
1933 Jessup DrGreat coffee shop. Worth a stop. There is a great bakery near by, too. Nom nom!
Illegal Pete's Fort Collins
320 Walnut StGreat burritos and you CANNOT beat the rooftop patio!
The best crepes and patisserie. Breakfast and lunch. Mmmmmm...... So good!
(It's not on Mountain. It is at 2722 S College Ave.)
17 locals recommend
Crêperie & French Bakery of Fort Collins
2722 S College AveThe best crepes and patisserie. Breakfast and lunch. Mmmmmm...... So good!
(It's not on Mountain. It is at 2722 S College Ave.)
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
1335 W Elizabeth StBecause tacos.
Arts & Culture
Always something to see there. Great concerts, plays, etc. Check the schedule. And it's within walking distance!
11 locals recommend
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington StAlways something to see there. Great concerts, plays, etc. Check the schedule. And it's within walking distance!
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens that CSU maintains. Take a walk and check them out. Really outstanding. Get some ideas for next year's planting.
20 locals recommend
Annual Flower Trial Garden
1401 Remington StBeautiful gardens that CSU maintains. Take a walk and check them out. Really outstanding. Get some ideas for next year's planting.
Hiking, mountain biking, picnics, pretty drives..... it's all there and it's close by!
250 locals recommend
Horsetooth Reservoir
Hiking, mountain biking, picnics, pretty drives..... it's all there and it's close by!
Lory State Park
708 Lodgepole DrGet outside!
Shopping
An absolute must while you're in town. This is the heart and center of Fort Collins. If you're here for First Friday, it's always great fun.
54 locals recommend
Old Town
An absolute must while you're in town. This is the heart and center of Fort Collins. If you're here for First Friday, it's always great fun.
Everything Else
Fort Collins is known as the "Napa Valley of Beer. New Belgium my fav not-so-microbrewery. It's a great company, employee-owned, and sustainably minded. Fun tours!
192 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StFort Collins is known as the "Napa Valley of Beer. New Belgium my fav not-so-microbrewery. It's a great company, employee-owned, and sustainably minded. Fun tours!
Another local not-so-microbrewery, especially if you like IPAs
142 locals recommend
Odell Brewing Company
800 E Lincoln AveAnother local not-so-microbrewery, especially if you like IPAs
Did your pupper get muddy on the trail? Drop him/her off for a bath or use the self-service wash tubs. I love this place!
The Dog Pawlour
2005 S College AveDid your pupper get muddy on the trail? Drop him/her off for a bath or use the self-service wash tubs. I love this place!
If you need emergency vet care, this is THE place to go.
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
300 W Drake RdIf you need emergency vet care, this is THE place to go.
Hopefully you won't need the ER while you're here, but if you do, PVH is great.
6 locals recommend
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
1024 S Lemay AveHopefully you won't need the ER while you're here, but if you do, PVH is great.
Pure Barre
2948 Council Tree AveGreat workout and fab staff.
Live Beyond Limit
4848 S College AveIf you're looking to try something new, this is a great alternative workout.
CorePower Yoga
2700 S College AveThe standard yoga.
Need a little pampering? Spa day? Mani/Pedi anyone?? This is THE place. Seriously. Do. Not. Go. Anywhere. Else.
You walk in and are handed a mimosa. Need I say more?
Velvet Files
224 Linden StNeed a little pampering? Spa day? Mani/Pedi anyone?? This is THE place. Seriously. Do. Not. Go. Anywhere. Else.
You walk in and are handed a mimosa. Need I say more?
Drinks & Nightlife
Town Pump
124 N College AveBest tiny bar ever. Great little local spot.
Social
1 Old Town SquareGreat cocktails and ambiance.
Tucked away location. Beautiful bar. Amazing, ever-changing beer list. Beer. That's what this place is about. A few on tap (always rotating) and many bottles. Cash only.
18 locals recommend
The Forge Publick House
255 Old Firehouse AlleyTucked away location. Beautiful bar. Amazing, ever-changing beer list. Beer. That's what this place is about. A few on tap (always rotating) and many bottles. Cash only.
Fort Collins Brewery & Tavern
1020 E Lincoln AveAnother great microbrewery. Pretty good menu, too.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3500 S College AveGreat produce, good prices. Only one in town.
Safeway
460-A South College AvenueClosest grocery store.
I go for the salad bar. And the dessert counter. Dang it-- now I want cake.
44 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2201 S College AveI go for the salad bar. And the dessert counter. Dang it-- now I want cake.