A Local's Guide to Fort Collins, Colorado

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

Looking to experience the real Fort Collins? Our ultimate local's guide has got you covered! With insider tips, must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and top-rated restaurants, this guide will help you make the most of your visit to Fort Collins.

HISTORY OF FORT COLLINS

The area which is now Fort Collins has been the traditional homelands of many Native American cultural groups, including the tribes today known as the Ute, Comanche, Cheyenne and Arapaho.

Explore Old Town

Fort Collins is home to and well known for its many breweries. From big names such as New Belgium, to smaller local breweries like Zwei Brewing Co, there's a brewery here - or nearby - for every palate.

Horsetooth Mountain

When visiting Fort Collins, look West, and if you see a huge rock (basically the top of the mountain) that looks like a horse’s tooth, that’s it!

Outdoor Adventures

Poudre River Trail is a 21-mile long paved trail that meanders along the Cache la Poudre (pronounced pooh-der) River and through several large parks and wildlife areas.

Take a Scenic Drive

The scenic drive begins in Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287, heads northwest until it intersects with Colorado Highway 14 in Bellvue, then winds up the rugged and scenic Cache la Poudre River Canyon.

Eat Pizza

Fort Collins has some AMAZING pizza. It’s my favorite food and I’m picky about my pizza.

Vintage Arcade Games

Pinball Jones is one of my favorite date spots in Fort Collins. It’s an arcade and a bar. How much better can that get?

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