Fort Collins

Fort Collins is a city in northern Colorado. Its Old Town historic district has 1800s houses, a vintage trolley, specialty shops and restaurants. The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery features interactive science, history and nature exhibits, plus a digital dome theater. West of the city, trails criss-cross Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, known for the peak's distinctive Horsetooth Rock formation and Horsetooth Falls.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
1. New Belgium Brewing Company
4.8
(2060)
Brewery
Food & Drink
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Hands down one of our favorite breweries in Asheville! You cannot go wrong with their large beer assortment. If you don’t like beer, try one of the sours or Fruit Smash Hard Seltzer. They almost always have a food truck & they offer Poppy Popcorn(local business) for sale at the counter. You can also bring your own snacks! There are many outdoor areas to choose from, some of which are covered. They are completely family & dog friendly! Just love NB for every reason!
I had the pleasure of visiting New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins with my daughter, my partner, and her family — and let me just say, this place exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was electric but relaxed. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and impressively knowledgeable about the beers, which made the whole tasting experience even more enjoyable. We started off with a couple of flights to get a sense of the variety, and it was hard to pick a favorite — they were that good. But once I did, I stuck with a few pours of my top picks, and every sip was a reminder of how expertly crafted their beer is. There was a Mexican food truck on-site that seriously blew us away. The food was fresh, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the beers. The indoor space was welcoming and full of energy, but it’s the outdoor area that really shines — wide open, dog-friendly, and full of life with kids running around, families laughing, and groups just enjoying the day. It felt like the backyard party you always want to be invited to. This wasn’t just a trip to a brewery — it was an experience. One of those rare places that nails everything: the beer, the food, the vibe, the people, the setting. I’d come back in a heartbeat, and I’ll be telling everyone I know to make the trip. New Belgium, you’ve got something special going on. Keep doing exactly what you’re doing.
Just a short walk from the middle of Old Town, New Belgium Brewery is worth the trip. Whether you are a fan of Fat Tire or just like to try some new beer varieties, there is something for everyone here. The large, open, outside area is an awesome place to sit and enjoy the wonderful Colorado climate and delicious beers. There was a food truck for snacking and plenty of NB paraphernalia in the gift shop.
Guessing that this is in everyone's list of breweries to visit in town. If not it should be. Fabulous facility with beautiful grounds and a relaxing vibe. All of the usual NB beers on tap and several other must-haves. The sThe staff was very accommodating and happy to engage in conversation and answer many of the same questions they get asked over and over again. Make it a stop. You won't regret it!
Got a case of beer from Costco and there's like 1 that is drinkable. The rest is fine if you like some mystery flavor. Maybe it's raspberry maybe it's dead orphan meat. Ohh this one is a nappy beer with a hint of collection of nail clippings. The worst purchase I've ever made beer wise. And I have made quite a few poor decisions in my day.
I went on this beer tour in 2022 and was so impressed that I brought a bachelor party back here in 2025. The space is beautiful, the tour is interesting (though hot for the first section, so be prepared), and for your money you get a lot of delicious beer. If you’re interested in beer or how anything is made, it’s a don’t miss. Make sure to buy tickets well in advance - they sell out fast.
This brewery has one of the nicer outside spaces; it is very open and vast. I never felt like I was sitting on top of anyone . The beer selection was great and the flights were super smooth. Overall it was a great time and I’ll definitely be back!
We went to this brewery while doing a roadtrip. We did a tour with Cynthia. It was perfect ! We absolutely loved the tour ! Very interesting and fun. I love that you get to see from the beginning to the very end of the process. We stayed after to enjoy a beer. Cynthia was very nice ! The outside area is very nice and the beers are very good ! Definitely would recommend. We even left with suggestions of what to do in Fort Collins ! Would defintely recommend to visit this place and take the tour !
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
2. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
4.8
(1715)
Country park
Nature & Parks
2,711-acre mountainous park offers 29 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails & scenic vistas.
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Was amazing the trails are wonderful and well laid out even for beginners. They also have a lot of guides if you research it. I did almost 5 miles of the over 31 miles. Beautiful.
A beautiful walk. We took one of the longer routes (a little over 3 miles) and it took us a few hours. The path is not easy, but is considered moderately strenuous. The views are incredible and you can meet a lot of nice people on the paths. The falls were a huge disappointment because there was not a drop of water coming down the falls, but it is easy to imagine how nice and refreshing it would be. If you are the kind of person who overheats from exertion, I would not do this trail with temps that exceed 80F in the valley, because the tight canyon easily jumps 10-15F degrees. There is no water or bathrooms along the path, but we did find plenty of parking and bathrooms at the parking area which costs about $10 per carload. There are snakes and wild animals present in the area, but we didn't see any. We did see plenty of animal scat though and prints. In colder weather, or at times very early or very late in the evening, I am not sure I would want to walk this trail on my own due to the presence of animals. Highly recommend plenty of water, a toilet stop before taking the hike that has about 1,200+ foot elevation change over the entire walk, and maybe a whistle to gain the attention of somebody should you fall. There are some potential dangers like slick rocks or loose gravel areas that could provide a twisted ankle, so being able to signal help should the need arise would be greatly beneficial.
Horsetooth Falls was very faint due to the lack of rain (10/18/25) but Horsetooth Rock did not disappoint. Trail accepts payments via smart phone but we had no service in the lot so we paid with cash.
Great area with scenic trails. Well marked and good flow, with views of horsetooth and into front range. Parking can get full on weekend mornings, be sure to head in early
Great hike full of different terrain, awesome views, foliage, and wildlife ! We had ages 12 to 69 in our group and made it through just fine! Bring plenty of water.
My first time ever hiking. I went back for a 2nd day. Beautiful sights, different hikes of different difficulties, a little bit crowded, but not too bad. I met some friends along the way. The drive up and around the park is beautiful.
Amazing park, costs $10 for a day pass or you need an annual Larimer County Park Pass. A Colorado State Park Pass will not work. The hikes are very steep and it gets hot in the summer, make sure to bring lots of water. It is a great place for the family.
I enjoyed it. Great exercise, beautiful views, clean trails, no snakes or bears.
Odell Brewing Company
3. Odell Brewing Company
4.8
(1601)
Brewery
Food & Drink
Well-known brewery features draft microbrews, on-site food trucks, weekly live music & daily tours.
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I love the atmosphere at Odell, but the fact that they offer 4 ounce pours of anything they have on tap is my favorite thing about the brewery. Their seating options are amazing and the live music is always a bonus. Everything they have on tap is delicious, too.
Such a cool place to hang out on a summer afternoon. Joe at the bar was great! We sat on the patio and enjoyed a blackberry sour and a peach blonde ale.
Visiting from out of town and stopped in for a flight and enjoyed every beer we tried. They also had live music going on Wednesday evening and it was great to sit outside and listen to the band. Family friendly, all ages, and a fun time.
A local recommended this brewery to us way back in 2013. It was our first trip to Ft Collins and only had time for one, so we ended up at the brewery we heard of before down the road. Since that time I’ve had the chance to try some Odell beer and it has become one of my favorites - especially the IPA. So I was excited to finally get to make good on that local’s recommendation 11 years later. In short, it was fantastic! The atmosphere was perfect and of course the beer was as good as it gets. Food from the truck was great as well. Can’t wait to get back!
Brewery tour was amazing and the beer garden was a great place to relax for a bit.
I don’t typically drink sours, but the blackberry sour is wonderful. Decent Malbec for their OBC wine project. Important for your gluten-free friends. Great variety and quality of merch.
Tasty beer, accommodating staff and a beautiful outdoor area. This is our favorite brewery we visited in ft Collins.
This was the most fun! I can highly recommend the tour here. It was more intimate and local feeling than the other tour I went on, so it was fun to contrast them. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. Lots of people hanging out outside as well. Left with a souvenir glass of Sippin’ Pretty. The best beers and sours!
Cache la Poudre River
4. Cache la Poudre River
4.6
(67)
River
Nature & Parks
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Gorgeous views. Most relaxing drive. Breathtaking .
Nice view of it in Fort Collins! Looks decently clean.
The Palace in Poudre Canyon is absolutely amazing! Offers obscene amounts of routes and climbing, not so much bouldering, but a few routes hiding around. Awesome hiking and a lot of places to explore here! If you climb though this is a Mecca. You will run into plenty of people who are in general fairly nice and willing to stop and talk!!! Super beautiful scenery and lots to do!! Wouldn’t recommend bringing your kids and family unless your a family in the climbing scene!
The Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area and river trail from Windsor to Greeley is perfect. Lots of things to see! Beautiful
We always walk along the Poudre for constant hydration!
I rode bicycle west along F st . trail ,came upon a small rest area,a bend in the river nice ! on the ride back I came upon this old guy ,an old snapping turtle, he was awesome looking! some body had left him some cookies or something. Please don't !
This is a beautiful place! Look out for dams DO NOT INTER-TUBE PAST PICNIC ROCK THE DAMS ARE DEADLY
Beautiful catch and release river, we had a blast and caught a few brown trout.
CSU Annual Flower Trial Gardens
5. CSU Annual Flower Trial Gardens
4.9
(916)
Park
Nature & Parks
Public campus gardens devoted to horticultural research & featuring many annual varieties.
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Absolutely beautiful! I was visiting Colorado from Minnesota and enjoyed going to the CSU flower gardens. Such a beautiful variety of flowers and I took lots of photos to show our greenhouses here some varieties that I never seen.
Aloha; what a beautiful garden. Great little space showcases the beauty of the state. Thank you CSU students for the gift. Some on down and get a coffee before you come , sit and just relax by the nature and beauty of Colorado
The garden is public and it covers nearly three acres showcasing over 1,000 different annual bedding plant cultivars. If you are planning to visit; bring: A camera, picnic, and an open mind and enjoy.
Im not much of a "flower" guy, but this park is pretty cool!
Absolutely wonderful trial gardens. CSU students always create a fantastic experience. It's great to visit and shut it the world for a while.
Lovely place to visit beautiful flowers Photography, painting and relaxing all perfect activities
Absolutely gorgeous display of flowers. All types of flowers await your senses when you go check out this short walk. Beautiful colors and wonderful smells. You can bring your furry friend but you have to make sure they dont trample the beautiful displays. There is plenty of room all over to sit at the benches or somewhere on the grassy area. A lot of people there with their families having a nice little picnic on the day we were there. We saw lots of bees as well. If you missed the showing this year, don't miss out next year!
This garden is like a hidden gem in the city. It's is a must visit for flower lovers or people who enjoy the garden amidst of all the city highlights. You get the opportunity to see your favorite flowers along with all the new tests that are being run on different varieties. This garden is kind of with in the CSU campus so this gives you a chance to actually see what a college town means with all the different departments of CSU nearby. Funny things is you get to seee friendly squirrels near the park. Best time to visit would be near around sunset for best colors.
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
6. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
4.7
(2086)
Museum
Cultural center
Interactive science & local history exhibits, plus a theater with daily screenings.
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We always love going to the museum! They have tons of interactive areas for kids. My kids specifically love the water activity and train tracks in the toddler area. The nature exhibit they have had recently is amazing! The other highlights are the music area where you can learn or just play on drums, guitars, and so many more instruments.
I took my nieces daughter, who is 6, to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. She loved being able to roam around and touch everything. The creepy crawlies, playing the instruments and lifting a piano were a huge hit. It's a smaller museum but great for a family outing with little ones
Great, hands on museum for kids and adults alike! Not a huge place but we took our time and our son had a blast. The music area in particular was really fun, it was cool to be able to play many different instruments, if your in FOCO or just don't mind the drive, this one should definitely be added to your list.
Enjoyed this facility and space! Clean and friendly atmosphere! Enjoyed the orbital viewing ! The views from the rooftop is also amazing! Items in the gift shop and market are reasonably priced!
My 18 month old had SO much fun here! We could've stayed for hours! There are tons of interactive exhibits, a special zone for toddlers, a rooftop view of Fort Collins, and the most friendly staff ever! HIGHLY recommend to anyone from toddlers to adults!
A great little museum and lots of fun for kids. It has been pretty much exactly the same for a long time so it gets a little stagnant. My kids enjoy it but we're from out of town so we don't go on a very regular basis. They've even removed some of the old activities that were enjoyable and some of the current ones seem broken. Still like the place but I wish they would revamp it a little.
This place is simply incredible. My 3 year old had the time of his life exploring the different exhibits. There are so many hands on activities and tons to see and do! The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Especially if your little one likes musical instruments consider bringing them here! They have basically whole band setups, a jam room and tons of other auditory exploration fun. We will definitely be back!
10/10 would recommend. So many different music items. Huge water table, dress up, duplos, drawing, historic stuff, taxidermy animals, a giant toy train track, & so so many things that are impossible to describe, you just have to experience them. So many things to touch; very kid friendly!! Multiple restrooms. A cafe that is decently priced. If you're from out of town, experience it while you're here. If you live here, get a membership. Support this amazing place. If you're a family of 4 by the time you go two or three times, the membership has more than paid for itself!! Love this place! Update: still a great place, now they have animals to look at!!! My kids spent AGES staring at the rats, they adored them.
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Spring Canyon Park
Park
Nature & Parks
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The Farm At Lee Martinez Park
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Fort Collins City Park
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Fort Collins Municipal Railway Trolley Depot
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Funkwerks
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Coyote Ridge Natural Area
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Nature & Parks
Totally 80's Pizza & Museum
Pizza restaurant
Museums
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