Guidebook for Fort Collins
Food Scene
Fantastic authentic Thai food! The service is pretty bad but the food is WORTH IT! Carry-out may be your best option, if you don't have the patience for some shoddy service :) Closed Mondays
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Café de Bangkok
1232 W Elizabeth StFantastic authentic Thai food! The service is pretty bad but the food is WORTH IT! Carry-out may be your best option, if you don't have the patience for some shoddy service :) Closed Mondays
Urban-feel coffee shop/bookstore in the heart of Old Town. While you're there check out Wolverine Publishing, a volunteer-run publishing house!
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The Bean Cycle
144 N College AveUrban-feel coffee shop/bookstore in the heart of Old Town. While you're there check out Wolverine Publishing, a volunteer-run publishing house!
Traditional New Orleans cuisine within a short (and scenic) walk...just head east! Get there early or prepare for a wait--either way it's worth it. Don't leave without trying the biscuits or beignets!
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Lucile's
400 S Meldrum StTraditional New Orleans cuisine within a short (and scenic) walk...just head east! Get there early or prepare for a wait--either way it's worth it. Don't leave without trying the biscuits or beignets!
Three words: Famous Potato Burrito. Big City runs a "Phat Tuesday" special where you can get any regular sized (they're still huge) burrito for $4. Prepare for the college student line out the door...
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Big City Burrito
510 S College AveThree words: Famous Potato Burrito. Big City runs a "Phat Tuesday" special where you can get any regular sized (they're still huge) burrito for $4. Prepare for the college student line out the door...
Hands down FAVORITE. Nonprofit eatery that features daily fresh, locally-grown, organic dishes funded by donations of patrons. Pay-what-you-can or volunteer for your meal. Humanitarianism at its best.
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FoCo Cafe (Feeding Our Community Ourselves, Inc.)
225 Maple StHands down FAVORITE. Nonprofit eatery that features daily fresh, locally-grown, organic dishes funded by donations of patrons. Pay-what-you-can or volunteer for your meal. Humanitarianism at its best.
There's a sister location in Fort Collins but if you plan to explore a little bit of Loveland, hit this diner for breakfast! Literal heaping piles of food will greet those hungry eyes.
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Doug's in Loveland
532 N Lincoln AveThere's a sister location in Fort Collins but if you plan to explore a little bit of Loveland, hit this diner for breakfast! Literal heaping piles of food will greet those hungry eyes.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the newest FoCo breweries so it's still a hidden gem. Guests get a dollar of pints when they mention "Chewie's Airbnb Deal"! (Chewie = David, and he beertends at the Snowbank taproom!)
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Snowbank Brewing
225 N Lemay AveOne of the newest FoCo breweries so it's still a hidden gem. Guests get a dollar of pints when they mention "Chewie's Airbnb Deal"! (Chewie = David, and he beertends at the Snowbank taproom!)
Yes, it's the brewery everyone knows, but you have to go. Their tour is 90-min long and second to none!! The five free beers don't hurt ;)
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New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StYes, it's the brewery everyone knows, but you have to go. Their tour is 90-min long and second to none!! The five free beers don't hurt ;)
Underground, prohibition-style cocktail bar. If you're looking for something special for your adult night out (or should I say under) the town, this is a great place to start or finish.
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Social
1 Old Town SquareUnderground, prohibition-style cocktail bar. If you're looking for something special for your adult night out (or should I say under) the town, this is a great place to start or finish.
Sightseeing
Doable for any fitness level as long as you take breaks! Once you're at the top it's just rolling green hills and mountains to the west, the entire city of Fort Collins to the east.
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Horsetooth Mountain
Doable for any fitness level as long as you take breaks! Once you're at the top it's just rolling green hills and mountains to the west, the entire city of Fort Collins to the east.
Just a short but scenic drive west takes to you to the reservoir where you can enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking, and/or some incredible picture-taking. Bring a picnic!
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Horsetooth Reservoir
Just a short but scenic drive west takes to you to the reservoir where you can enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking, and/or some incredible picture-taking. Bring a picnic!
A no-brainer if you don't mind succumbing to the tourist-thing. Spectacular views, about an hour away. Lots of locals also take advantage of the endless trails and sights that this park has to offer.
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Iphondo lomhlaba lwe-Rocky Mountain
A no-brainer if you don't mind succumbing to the tourist-thing. Spectacular views, about an hour away. Lots of locals also take advantage of the endless trails and sights that this park has to offer.
Everything Else
Open fields, shady picnic spots, a relaxing little lake, and even a built-in workout circuit.
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City Park
Open fields, shady picnic spots, a relaxing little lake, and even a built-in workout circuit.
Can't say enough about this gem...a true hidden treasure. If you love to experience yoga on a deeply spiritual level, this is the place for you. Ask us about it in person!! We will rave fanatically :)
2921 Welsh Dr
2921 Welsh DriveCan't say enough about this gem...a true hidden treasure. If you love to experience yoga on a deeply spiritual level, this is the place for you. Ask us about it in person!! We will rave fanatically :)
Just tried out this breakfast spot this morning and wow!! New favorite! Something for everyone here and very reasonably priced.
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RISE! A Breakfast Place
2601 S Lemay AveJust tried out this breakfast spot this morning and wow!! New favorite! Something for everyone here and very reasonably priced.
Essentials
Two blocks away! Great selection for such a small little grocer. Coffee addicts and snobs rejoice-local whole bean and ground varieties. Bonus: Native Hill Farm stand also sells here on Wed from 4-7!
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Beavers' Super Market
1100 W Mountain AveTwo blocks away! Great selection for such a small little grocer. Coffee addicts and snobs rejoice-local whole bean and ground varieties. Bonus: Native Hill Farm stand also sells here on Wed from 4-7!
A 30-minute trip from Fort Collins, but if you want/need to stock up for your trip on the cheap, making a stop at this discount grocer is a must. Huge selection of organic, gluten-free, veggie options
Esh's Grocery Market
375 W 71st StA 30-minute trip from Fort Collins, but if you want/need to stock up for your trip on the cheap, making a stop at this discount grocer is a must. Huge selection of organic, gluten-free, veggie options
Shopping
One of Jenny's favorite boutiques if you need a unique local gift for any female on your souvenir list. Always new and beautiful jewelry, clothing, girly scores.
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Kansas City Kitty
136 N College AveOne of Jenny's favorite boutiques if you need a unique local gift for any female on your souvenir list. Always new and beautiful jewelry, clothing, girly scores.
Fun, eclectic, gemstone shop for browsing with some seriously cool stuff that ranges from cheap to one of a kind. Check out their himalayan salt lamps in the back for a neat gift idea.
Nature's Own
201 Linden StFun, eclectic, gemstone shop for browsing with some seriously cool stuff that ranges from cheap to one of a kind. Check out their himalayan salt lamps in the back for a neat gift idea.
A downtown thrift store for your secondhand shopping pleasures. Filled to the brim and includes a variety of costumes, vintage wear and so, so much more. Overflows into a packed lower level as well.
Brand Spanking Used Thrift Store
227 S College AveA downtown thrift store for your secondhand shopping pleasures. Filled to the brim and includes a variety of costumes, vintage wear and so, so much more. Overflows into a packed lower level as well.
Arts & Culture
Very interesting and carefully curated museum that features artifacts from around the globe. I enjoy visiting with each exhibit change-over. If you have the time to chat, the staff is SO friendly.
Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures
200 W Mountain AveVery interesting and carefully curated museum that features artifacts from around the globe. I enjoy visiting with each exhibit change-over. If you have the time to chat, the staff is SO friendly.
Popular concert venue off the beaten path. If you can't make it to the more famous Red Rocks for a show, check out this equally unique alternative for some music and local culture.
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The Mishawaka
13714 Poudre Canyon RdPopular concert venue off the beaten path. If you can't make it to the more famous Red Rocks for a show, check out this equally unique alternative for some music and local culture.