Byron and Melanie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A great spot for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, picnicking, and enjoying lovely views. There is a trailhead on the west side of the reservoir that will take you to the top of Horsetooth Rock, named for it's resemblance to the gap between a horse's front teeth.
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Horsetooth Reservoir
A great spot for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, picnicking, and enjoying lovely views. There is a trailhead on the west side of the reservoir that will take you to the top of Horsetooth Rock, named for it's resemblance to the gap between a horse's front teeth.
The Cache la Poudre River runs down from the Rockies and right through downtown Fort Collins. There are many things to do on the river, including: hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting (in season), camping, picnicking etc.
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Cache la Poudre River
The Cache la Poudre River runs down from the Rockies and right through downtown Fort Collins. There are many things to do on the river, including: hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting (in season), camping, picnicking etc.
Neighborhoods
Historic downtown Fort Collins has many great boutique restaurants, bars and shops. Old Town Square has lots of activities to enjoy throughout the year, including outdoor concerts in the warmer months and ice skating in the winter.
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Old Town Square
199 Trimble CtHistoric downtown Fort Collins has many great boutique restaurants, bars and shops. Old Town Square has lots of activities to enjoy throughout the year, including outdoor concerts in the warmer months and ice skating in the winter.
Brew pubs
Fort Collins is widely known as the Napa Valley of craft brewing and New Belgium is one of the original craft breweries in the area. Many breweries in town have tours and tastings. Google for options or phone the breweries directly.
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New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StFort Collins is widely known as the Napa Valley of craft brewing and New Belgium is one of the original craft breweries in the area. Many breweries in town have tours and tastings. Google for options or phone the breweries directly.
Odell Brewing Company
800 E Lincoln AveAnother longstanding local brew pub
Gilded Goat Brewing Company
3500 S College AveThe closest brewpub to our place
Local Activities
This new whitewater park in downtown Fort Collins on the Poudre River is very popular with kayakers (and those who like to watch kayakers!).
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Poudre River Whitewater Park
201 E Vine DrThis new whitewater park in downtown Fort Collins on the Poudre River is very popular with kayakers (and those who like to watch kayakers!).
Great for families with young kids or those who would like to know more about local history.
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Museo de Descubrimiento de Fort Collins
408 Mason CtGreat for families with young kids or those who would like to know more about local history.
Catch a CSU football game if you are in town, in season.
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Colorado State University
Catch a CSU football game if you are in town, in season.
Moby Arena
951 W Plum StCatch a CSU basketball game if you are in town, in season.
The Mishawaka is bar, grill and music venue in the Poudre River canyon, about 20 mins drive NW of Fort Collins. The "Mish" has been around for over 100 years and is a great place to have a casual meal year-round or attend an intimate outdoor concert right on the river (in-season, check online for details).
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The Mishawaka
13714 Poudre Canyon RdThe Mishawaka is bar, grill and music venue in the Poudre River canyon, about 20 mins drive NW of Fort Collins. The "Mish" has been around for over 100 years and is a great place to have a casual meal year-round or attend an intimate outdoor concert right on the river (in-season, check online for details).
New movie theatre within walking distance from our place. Reserved recliner seating in all theatres. Cocktails, beer, wine and food options are all available and food is delivered to your seat. Reserve online in advance or buy tickets at the box office or outside vending machines.
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CInemark Bistro and XD
335 E Foothills PkwyNew movie theatre within walking distance from our place. Reserved recliner seating in all theatres. Cocktails, beer, wine and food options are all available and food is delivered to your seat. Reserve online in advance or buy tickets at the box office or outside vending machines.
Fort Collins has ~30 natural areas that have been preserved for public use. These areas range from prairie to wetland to foothills to mountains. One could stay busy for months seeing them all. Be sure to check hours and conditions before you go, dress for the weather and take water with you, and park only in designated spots...parking enforcement at FCGOV Natural Areas is quite thorough. :)
We recommend Coyote Ridge for a fairly easy walk ending with great views, Riverbend Ponds for river scenery, or Cathy Fromme Prairie for grassland views and bird watching.
A full map and listing can be found here: https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/natural-areas-map.pdf?1587569346
Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility
1745 Hoffman Mill RdFort Collins has ~30 natural areas that have been preserved for public use. These areas range from prairie to wetland to foothills to mountains. One could stay busy for months seeing them all. Be sure to check hours and conditions before you go, dress for the weather and take water with you, and park only in designated spots...parking enforcement at FCGOV Natural Areas is quite thorough. :)
We recommend Coyote Ridge for a fairly easy walk ending with great views, Riverbend Ponds for river scenery, or Cathy Fromme Prairie for grassland views and bird watching.
A full map and listing can be found here: https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/natural-areas-map.pdf?1587569346
Fort Collins has an integrated network of bike trails and the bikeway passes right by our place. Bike rentals are available at multiple shops in town. We recommend Gearage Outdoor Sports at 119 E Mountain Ave in Old Town.
Check out this link for a map: https://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/files/19-21040-bike-map-2019-final.pdf?1596823915
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Fort Collins
Fort Collins has an integrated network of bike trails and the bikeway passes right by our place. Bike rentals are available at multiple shops in town. We recommend Gearage Outdoor Sports at 119 E Mountain Ave in Old Town.
Check out this link for a map: https://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/files/19-21040-bike-map-2019-final.pdf?1596823915
Bowling alley, bar & grill, video games and laser tag all under one roof. Prices are a bit high, but it's a fun experience. Call ahead to be sure they don't have leagues playing when you want to bowl.
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Chipper's Lanes
217 W Horsetooth RdBowling alley, bar & grill, video games and laser tag all under one roof. Prices are a bit high, but it's a fun experience. Call ahead to be sure they don't have leagues playing when you want to bowl.
Whetstone Climbing
220 Smokey StClimbing gym. Great winter activity when the weather is poor outdoors.
Gateway is a natural area just a short drive up the Poudre River canyon, and is owned and managed by the City of Fort Collins. There was originally a water treatment plant there many years ago. It's a lovely place to go for a picnic, throw a frisbee or football on the lawn, or take a stroll by the river. Day use fee is $7 and an annual pass is $40. We love it and often visit for family BBQs.
Gateway Natural Area
5216 West Highway 14Gateway is a natural area just a short drive up the Poudre River canyon, and is owned and managed by the City of Fort Collins. There was originally a water treatment plant there many years ago. It's a lovely place to go for a picnic, throw a frisbee or football on the lawn, or take a stroll by the river. Day use fee is $7 and an annual pass is $40. We love it and often visit for family BBQs.
Food scene
The most authentic sushi bar experience in the area. For a special treat, phone ahead for a reservation for "Omikase" (chef's choice) and make sure to ask for a time when Nimo himself is making the sushi.
Nimo's Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
921 East Harmony RoadThe most authentic sushi bar experience in the area. For a special treat, phone ahead for a reservation for "Omikase" (chef's choice) and make sure to ask for a time when Nimo himself is making the sushi.
Star of India
2900 Harvard StreetAuthentic Indian food.
Korean BBQ restaurant within a few blocks of our place. This is a fun meal with family or friends, cooking your own Korean BBQ on a gas grill set right into your tabletop. We recommend ordering the basic grill items and taking advantage of the bottomless side dishes.
Suh Sushi Korean BBQ
165 E Boardwalk DrKorean BBQ restaurant within a few blocks of our place. This is a fun meal with family or friends, cooking your own Korean BBQ on a gas grill set right into your tabletop. We recommend ordering the basic grill items and taking advantage of the bottomless side dishes.
Solid place for American food: steaks, ribs, rotisserie chicken and all the usual side dishes. There are two Austin's locations in the Fort, Old Town and Harmony Rd . Both have the same great food and interior ambiance, but the Old Town location is favored by out of town visitors due to the wide range of other things to do in the area before or after a meal.
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Austin's American Grill
100 W Mountain AveSolid place for American food: steaks, ribs, rotisserie chicken and all the usual side dishes. There are two Austin's locations in the Fort, Old Town and Harmony Rd . Both have the same great food and interior ambiance, but the Old Town location is favored by out of town visitors due to the wide range of other things to do in the area before or after a meal.
Historic ice cream shop in Old Town. Not to be missed!
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Walrus Ice Cream
125 W Mountain AveHistoric ice cream shop in Old Town. Not to be missed!
Vegan restaurant with many great meal options. If you like tofu or jackfruit, you will love Tasty Harmony.
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Tasty Harmony
160 W Oak StVegan restaurant with many great meal options. If you like tofu or jackfruit, you will love Tasty Harmony.
A make-your-own bowl place with good vegetarian/vegan options, very close to our location. Owned by the same folks as Tasty Harmony. Dine-in space is limited, so take out and delivery are good options.
Alimentary
2601 South Lemay AvenueA make-your-own bowl place with good vegetarian/vegan options, very close to our location. Owned by the same folks as Tasty Harmony. Dine-in space is limited, so take out and delivery are good options.
Wood-fired pizza and craft beer options, very close to our location. Popular in warm weather when they open the large garage doors and let in the outside air.
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otto PINT
1100 Oakridge DrWood-fired pizza and craft beer options, very close to our location. Popular in warm weather when they open the large garage doors and let in the outside air.
Cause who doesn't need a frozen yogurt every so often? Five minutes drive or 20 minute walk from our place.
TCBY
100 W Troutman PkwyCause who doesn't need a frozen yogurt every so often? Five minutes drive or 20 minute walk from our place.
La Luz Mexican Grill
140 E Boardwalk DrSimple and tasty Mexican food. The fish or shrimp tacos or burritos are great.
LaMar's Donuts and Coffee
140 Boardwalk DriveGood donuts and coffee, five minutes from our place.
Great breakfast place in Old Town Fort Collins, in operation for 100 years or so. Try the fresh OJ, pancakes or hotcakes (there is a difference apparently) or the trout and eggs. There is usually a wait, but there's a nice patio out back with heaters and coffee to enjoy while waiting.
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Silver Grill Cafe
218 Walnut StGreat breakfast place in Old Town Fort Collins, in operation for 100 years or so. Try the fresh OJ, pancakes or hotcakes (there is a difference apparently) or the trout and eggs. There is usually a wait, but there's a nice patio out back with heaters and coffee to enjoy while waiting.
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
144 W Mountain AveA breakfast favorite!
Authentic creole food. Beignets and biscuits for breakfast, gumbo and po'boys for lunch. Only open until 2 pm daily. Go early or plan to wait up to an hour for a table. Great food and atmosphere.
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Lucile's
400 S Meldrum StAuthentic creole food. Beignets and biscuits for breakfast, gumbo and po'boys for lunch. Only open until 2 pm daily. Go early or plan to wait up to an hour for a table. Great food and atmosphere.
Cozy fine dining and cocktails in the neighborhood. Local sourced ingredients, very nicely curated. The steak frites and scallops come highly recommended.
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little on mountain
1046 W Mountain AveCozy fine dining and cocktails in the neighborhood. Local sourced ingredients, very nicely curated. The steak frites and scallops come highly recommended.
Seafood flown in fresh daily. Excellent cocktail bar (try an oyster shooter or two) and refined sit down dining, right in the heart of Old Town.
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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Fort Collins
123 N College AveSeafood flown in fresh daily. Excellent cocktail bar (try an oyster shooter or two) and refined sit down dining, right in the heart of Old Town.
Shopping
This is the closest and least crowded grocery store to our location.
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Safeway
2160 W Drake RdThis is the closest and least crowded grocery store to our location.
Local shopping mall, within walking distance of our place. Stores both inside and out. Outdoor ice skating rink in the winter and Sunday evening concerts on the lawn in the summer.
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Foothills Mall (Main) station
Local shopping mall, within walking distance of our place. Stores both inside and out. Outdoor ice skating rink in the winter and Sunday evening concerts on the lawn in the summer.
Whole Foods Market
2201 S College AveLarge shopping mall in Loveland with restaurants, theatres and a limited number of outlet stores on the other side of I-25. It's about a 20 minute drive from our place.
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Centerra Marketplace
5704 McWhinney BlvdLarge shopping mall in Loveland with restaurants, theatres and a limited number of outlet stores on the other side of I-25. It's about a 20 minute drive from our place.
Celebrating
Great selection and lowest prices around for beer, wine, liquor, cigars, etc. Located on the west side of the Sam's Club entrance, but not affiliated with Sam's, so there is no membership card required.
Fort Collins Warehouse Liquors
4700 E Boardwalk DrGreat selection and lowest prices around for beer, wine, liquor, cigars, etc. Located on the west side of the Sam's Club entrance, but not affiliated with Sam's, so there is no membership card required.
Recreational and medicinal marijuana dispensary. Decent selection and good prices. Within a 10 minute drive from our place, straight south on College Ave.
There are lots of pot shops in Fort Collins, just Google "dispensaries".
*Pro tip: never smoke inside any Airbnb rental unless the host has given express permission to do so. Most hosts can direct you to a good spot where smoking is A-OK. At our place, smoking is fine on the patio.
Solace Meds
301 Smokey StRecreational and medicinal marijuana dispensary. Decent selection and good prices. Within a 10 minute drive from our place, straight south on College Ave.
There are lots of pot shops in Fort Collins, just Google "dispensaries".
*Pro tip: never smoke inside any Airbnb rental unless the host has given express permission to do so. Most hosts can direct you to a good spot where smoking is A-OK. At our place, smoking is fine on the patio.