Blog https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/all-posts/ Blog Sat, 04 May 2024 10:16:29 +0000 From Harvest to Halloween: Fort Collins in October https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/from-harvest-to-halloween-fort-collins-in-october/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/from-harvest-to-halloween-fort-collins-in-october/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/from-harvest-to-halloween-fort-collins-in-october/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Family-friendly harvest festivals and spooky ghost tours, scary campfire tales, the last hurrah (for the season) at the Drive-In, and even a spooky organ music recital; Fort Collins has plenty to keep you entertained this month. Here’s some of what’s on tap when it comes to Halloween and harvest

]]> Take an Art Tour via Bike in Fort Collins Colorado https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/take-an-art-tour-via-bike-in-fort-collins-colorado/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/take-an-art-tour-via-bike-in-fort-collins-colorado/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/take-an-art-tour-via-bike-in-fort-collins-colorado/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0600

There’s perhaps no better spot in Colorado to take an art tour via your bike than the Choice City. Fort Collins is a Platinum-rated Bicycle Friendly Community and maintains more than 200 miles of dedicated bike lanes and 50 miles of marked or signed bike routes. What’s even better is the city is

]]> Fort Collins on Wheels https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/fort-collins-on-wheels/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/fort-collins-on-wheels/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/fort-collins-on-wheels/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0600

An ode to wheels and summer fun in Fort Collins

Let’s face it. With a set of wheels – whether two, four, or more – you can go just about anywhere. Take Fort Collins for instance. From riding (or racing) your bike on gravel roads to catching a ride on the 100-plus-year-old trolley, to shopping for

]]> Fun Events and Concerts in Fort Collins this December https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/december-events/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/december-events/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/december-events/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0700

Along with plenty of twinkling lights and holiday vibes, December in Fort Collins is filled with live music, makers markets, and fun events taking place all month long. Here are just some of the festivities that deserve a spot on your calendar!

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

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]]> Best Ways to Cool Off in Fort Collins https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-ways-to-cool-off-in-fort-collins/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-ways-to-cool-off-in-fort-collins/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-ways-to-cool-off-in-fort-collins/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0600

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 for Father's Day https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-things-to-do-in-fort-collins-for-fathers-day/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-things-to-do-in-fort-collins-for-fathers-day/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/10-things-to-do-in-fort-collins-for-fathers-day/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Father’s Day might not traditionally be a time for a last-minute getaway, but any dad or father figure would love a surprise vacation. Skip the tie/grill accessories/tools in favor of a road trip to Fort Collins and spoil dear ol' dad by making some memories together. Make a weekend of it and stay

]]> Best Places to Enjoy a Picnic in Fort Collins https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-places-to-enjoy-a-picnic-in-fort-collins/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-places-to-enjoy-a-picnic-in-fort-collins/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/best-places-to-enjoy-a-picnic-in-fort-collins/ Mon, 23 May 2022 13:00:00 -0600

Channel your inner Yogi Bear and grab the picnic basket, fixings, and your favorite Boo Boo, too. Summertime means dining al fresco and Fort Collins is a picnicking paradise that is flush with fabulous foodstuffs and idyllic spots to lay out your spread.

Opt for the Whole Shebang

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]]> 6 Spring Bike and Brew Pairings in Fort Collins https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/6-spring-bike-and-brew-pairings-in-fort-collins/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/6-spring-bike-and-brew-pairings-in-fort-collins/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/6-spring-bike-and-brew-pairings-in-fort-collins/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600

We don’t know about you, but spring has us ready to explore; a trail ride followed by a little R&R with a cold beer from a nearby brewery sounds like an ideal combination. Set your sights on Fort Collins, a bike-friendly haven that brews the best (we might be biased) craft beer in the state. Here

]]> November Fun in Fort Collins: Where to catch live music or a fun event this month https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/november-fun-in-fort-collins-where-to-catch-live-music-or-a-fun-event-this-month/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/november-fun-in-fort-collins-where-to-catch-live-music-or-a-fun-event-this-month/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/november-fun-in-fort-collins-where-to-catch-live-music-or-a-fun-event-this-month/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0700

November is chock full of live music and fun events in Fort Collins. Here are just some of the live shows and in-person events slated for this month. Get out your calendar and pencil in some fun.

Eat your way through downtown

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Downtown Fort Collins hosts Restaurant Week from Nov. 5-14. Savor

]]> Fall Road Trip: Five Close-to-FoCo Towns https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/fall-road-trip-five-close-to-foco-towns/ https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/fall-road-trip-five-close-to-foco-towns/#comments https://www.visitftcollins.com/blog/post/fall-road-trip-five-close-to-foco-towns/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0600

As temperatures cool, leaves morph into orange and yellow and the days become a little shorter, it’s the perfect time for a fall road trip. What better way to see the drastic changes in the landscape of our state and sneak in a few tasty pit stops?

Make Fort Collins your home-base for the adventure.

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