Blog https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/all-posts/ Blog Sat, 04 May 2024 10:06:08 +0000 Best Kept Indoors: Winter Activities in Fort Collins https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-kept-indoors-winter-activities-in-fort-collins/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-kept-indoors-winter-activities-in-fort-collins/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-kept-indoors-winter-activities-in-fort-collins/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0700

Sure, Fort Collins averages 300 days of sunshine each year, but what about those cold winter days when going outside seems way less appealing? Luckily, there are plenty of activities to enjoy indoors! From visiting museums and attending concerts to checking out the city’s legendary beer scene, here

]]> Outdoor Winter Recreation Round-Up in Fort Collins https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/outdoor-winter-recreation-round-up-in-fort-collins/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/outdoor-winter-recreation-round-up-in-fort-collins/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/outdoor-winter-recreation-round-up-in-fort-collins/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Winter recreation is right at your fingertips in Fort Collins. The outdoor activities are incredible in the winter, not to mention, you can take in the same spectacular views as you do during summer, except now they will be blanketed with the beauty of snow. Make sure to get your backcountry

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1. Sipping Chocolate

After your winter adventures in Fort Collins, warm up with sipping chocolate from Nuance Chocolate, which is half a bar of chocolate with heavy cream, reminiscent of a molten truffle.

2. Haute Sauce

Life is too short for bland food. Thankfully, three Fort Collins companies have

]]> 10 Reasons to Plan a Winter Vacation to Fort Collins https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-reasons-to-plan-a-winter-vacation-to-fort-collins-colo/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-reasons-to-plan-a-winter-vacation-to-fort-collins-colo/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-reasons-to-plan-a-winter-vacation-to-fort-collins-colo/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600
1. Local Shopping

Store Shopping

Old Town Fort Collins has some of the best local boutique shopping in all of Colorado. Enjoy a stroll under the shimmering holiday-lit trees while going from store to store. Each one offers unique Fort Collins-centric products that appeal to a wide range of interests. Fort

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Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer – Sipping a fresh-brewed craft beer on a patio is always a good idea in Fort Collins. With our mild and mostly sunny winters, you’ll be able to relish in a patio beverage or two while being quite happy in the sun. And even in the case of a cold, cloudy winter day,

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Though Colorado is a land-locked state, you’ll find plenty of options for adventure that feature water. In Fort Collins, there are many ways to play in the water year round: Rafting and fishing the Poudre River in the spring and summer; SUP’ing and boating at Horsetooth Reservoir in the summer and

]]> 10 Things to do in Fort Collins this holiday week https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-things-to-do-in-fort-collins-this-holiday-week/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-things-to-do-in-fort-collins-this-holiday-week/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-things-to-do-in-fort-collins-this-holiday-week/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0700

If you’re looking for some last-minute holiday happenings to hit up, look no further than Fort Collins. There are plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit. And from 5Ks to concerts and balloon drops, when it comes to ringing in 2022, Fort Collins is the place to be.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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]]> Winter Escapes to Unique Places to Stay in Fort Collins https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/winter-escapes-to-unique-places-to-stay-in-fort-collins-shelters/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/winter-escapes-to-unique-places-to-stay-in-fort-collins-shelters/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/winter-escapes-to-unique-places-to-stay-in-fort-collins-shelters/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0700

A winter getaway is an effective tonic for cabin fever, and one often overlooked way to make any trip more fruitful is to investigate out-of-the-ordinary lodging in your desired destination. The Fort Collins area is brimming with unique shelters of all sorts, and we’re sharing a sneak peek at some

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