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hether you are a first-time visitor to Fort Collins or come to town frequently, welcome. No matter how long you stay, you are going to understand quickly why residents and visitors find Fort Collins one great place to be. Time and again, Fort Collins has been named one of the best places to live, do business, retire, and bike in the United States. In 2017 National Geographic named Fort Collins the fourth “Happiest City in the US” and it’s no mystery why. The city offers more than 300 days of sunshine each year, an abundance of outdoor recreation, and unique cultural events throughout the year. Add to that more than 600 restaurants, 25 craft breweries and 285+ miles of biking and walking trails and you have a city with something for everyone. Fort Collins is also home to Colorado State University, one of the nation’s leading research institutions. From performances at the prestigious University Center for the Arts, to leadership in clean energy and environmental science, and Ram game days at the on-campus Canvas Stadium and Moby Arena, CSU’s energy is felt well beyond campus.
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Wander through the pedestrian-friendly streets of Old Town, enjoy the newest stores and restaurants scattered throughout Fort Collins, take a stroll through CSU’s tree-filled campus, or head to the foothills for an outdoor adventure. Wherever the magic of Fort Collins takes you, you’ll quickly see, we’re a city just waiting for you to discover.
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Town and Gown ...................................................................2 Welcome to Ram Country ...................................................4 Helping Future Rams Choose CSU ....................................6 CSU Athletics.........................................................................8 Keeping Connected .............................................................10 Ram Traditions ......................................................................12 18 Things to Do While on Campus ....................................14 Tour the Campus ..................................................................16 CSU Map and Campus Safety.............................................18 Additional Campuses ..........................................................20 Getting Around Fort Collins ...............................................22 CSU by the Numbers ...........................................................24 Feel at Home in Fort Collins ...............................................26 Fort Collins Fun Facts ..........................................................28 Activities: Historical, Museums and Farms .......................30 Activities: Family Fun ...........................................................32 Activities: Music and Theater .............................................34 Shopping ...............................................................................36 Downtown Fort Collins ........................................................38 Art Scene ...............................................................................44 Parks and Gardens ...............................................................46 Local Trails .............................................................................48 Scenic Getaways...................................................................50 Napa Valley of Beer .............................................................52 Sip and Tour ..........................................................................54 Best of CSU ............................................................................56 Calendar ................................................................................60 Good Eats ..............................................................................62 Fort Collins Top 10 ...............................................................64
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Fort Collins, established in 1864, is annually voted one of the country’s best places to live. Colorado State University, born just six yeas after the city was founded, has emerged as a top research university. Among the reasons both the city and CSU have become successful is their ongoing “town-gown” relationship.
Regarded as one of the nation’s most livable cities, Fort Collins annually ranks among the leaders in surveys of health, fitness and wellness.
service. Old Town features a vintage trolley, unique shopping and more than 80 restaurants and brewpubs as the city’s nightlife hub.
The city has also earned the reputation as an innovation hub by attracting entrepreneurs from across the nation to live and work locally.
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Fort Collins enjoys a moderate, fourseason climate with low humidity and more than 300 days of sunshine annually. The city boasts 600 acres of parks, 42,770 acres of natural areas, 285+ miles of hiking and biking trails, a wealth of public golf courses, plus three public swimming pools, an ice rink and several community centers.
A city of more than 170,000 residents, Fort Collins continues to be one of the nation’s most attractive cities in which to live. The state’s fourth-largest city is 65 miles north of Denver and situated at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills of the northern Front Range. It is named for a short-lived military installation established in 1864 on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, which flows through the city. The original fort site is now adjacent to the present historic “Old Town” portion of the city.
OLD TOWN Old Town is a collection of 28 historic buildings that served as the model for Disneyland’s Main Street USA. The city’s most recognizable feature is about a mile north of CSU’s main campus with easy access via the MAX line or Transfort bus
Colorado State University is at the heart of Fort Collins. We planted our roots in 1870 and have been a key part of this community ever since. Colorado State is home to about 33,000+ students and 7,600 employees. We have a variety of attractions and events that make our campus a destination in itself. In fact, CSU has been recognized as one of the Top Campuses Worth Traveling For by TripAdvisor. Whether you are interested in cheering on the Rams at Canvas Stadium, taking in a performance at the University Center for the Arts, visiting the beautiful Annual Flower Trial Gardens, strolling around our Historic Oval, or exploring what the campus has to offer, we are determined
to make your experience at Colorado State University memorable. You don’t have to look very hard to find Colorado State University’s influence in Fort Collins. CSU long has been the driving force behind the city’s growth and development. Not only is CSU the city’s largest employer, the University and its students are the primary economic and cultural players. It is a remarkable partnership over 151 years in the making, and it has helped both thrive. CSU’s influence in Fort Collins, however, goes much deeper than simple dollars. Look at the beaming faces of more than 3,000 kids every year as they receive their very own supply-filled backpack from CSU’s School is Cool program. Or watch students work up a sweat collecting food for the needy during the annual Cans Around the Oval celebration. Or feel the community spirit as friends and families gather during the summer for the Lagoon Concert Series.
CANS AROUND THE OVAL
Cans Around the Oval is a great example of CSU and its students taking action on the commitment to outreach through the university’s land-grant mission. Initiated in 1986, Cans Around the Oval has become the largest annual food and fund drive in Northern Colorado, collecting more than 2 million pounds of food and $320,000 for the Food Bank of Larimer County. In 2020, the event raised a record $71,271.
SCHOOL IS COOL
Like Cans around the Oval, School is Cool is a uniquely CSU initiative that has become an invaluable asset for kids in Poudre School District. The employee-driven program, which began in 1991, provides gradespecific school supplies and new backpacks to PSD to distribute to students based on need. In 31 years, School is Cool has steadily grown and has provided more than 53,000 backpacks to the city’s kids.
Did You Know?
Colorado State University and the Poudre School District in Fort Collins have a long legacy of excellence in preparing students for academic, social and personal success. The recently formalized partnership agreement between CSU and PSD demonstrates the ongoing commitment of each organization to work together in good faith to provide diverse opportunities for the students, staff and communities of each organization. Founded on the principle of outreach, the University proudly continues that tradition more than 151 years later and continues to explore new ways to strengthen its commitment to Fort Collins.
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Ram Country The CSU community has been committed to improving lives for more than151 years. Colorado State University is Colorado’s land-grant institution focused on access to higher education, research, engagement, service and inclusion. From advances in COVID-19 research to animal cancer, our scientists are enhancing life-sustaining food production, bridging biomedical challenges with engineering solutions and creating innovative ways to advance the use of virtual reality. The CSU campus is recognized as one of the country’s most sustainable academic institutions and #1 in curriculum focus on sustainability. We invite you to discover Ram Country!
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PLAN A CAMPUS VISIT
Students interested in attending CSU can tour campus virtually or register for a tour with our Office of Admissions by going to admissions.colostate.edu. Visitors can explore campus through selfguided tours or enjoy a scavenger hunt with your little future Rams. Go to visit. colostate.edu to discover all CSU has to offer.
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Summers at CSU are a great time for visitors to experience campus and explore all that we have to offer – including concerts by the lagoon, movie nights at Canvas Stadium and special behind the scenes tours. No summertime visit to campus would be complete without visiting the Annual Flower Trial Gardens located just east of the main campus. The gardens consist of more than 1,000 different cultivars of annual bedding plants that are evaluated each year for performance under the unique Rocky Mountain environmental conditions. visitcolostate.edu
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY AWARDS: • Princeton Review 2022: ranked as one of Best 287 Colleges • Sierra magazine ranked CSU in their annual “Top 20 Coolest Schools” green ranking for 2021. • The 1st school to earn three platinum rankings from the Association of Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
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HELPING FUTURE RAMS
Choose CSU Welcoming staff and student ambassadors in the Office of Admissions guide prospective students and families through all stages of the college search process. Resources and support are available to anyone interested in joining the Ram Family, whether they’re just starting their search or ready to become Rams. Here are just a few of the ways that prospective students can explore opportunities at Colorado State.
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CAMPUS VISIT EXPERIENCES
admissions.colostate.edu/visit-campus A visit to campus is one of the best ways for students to determine if CSU is the right fit. The Office of Admissions offers a diverse range of programs to fit students' schedules and interests throughout the year, including webinars and one-on-one appointments with staff.
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ATTENDING ATHLETIC EVENTS The focus of any great trip to our campus in Fort Collins centers on athletic events, which generally run from late August to May, which allow Rams fans across the generations to gather in support of their teams.
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Football plays inside Canvas Stadium, one of America’s finest stadiums. The 36,500-seat stadium opened in 2017 and provides fans with an incredible game-day experience. Inside Moby Arena, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball host Rams fans in one of the nation’s loudest arenas, with other sports in their own complexes around campus. Tickets are available for the above four sports. All other sports are free for Rams fans to attend.
TICKETS AND GAME DAY For information on tickets, go to csurams.com/tickets or call 1-800-491-RAMS (7267). For game-day information, head to csurams.com or follow us on social media at @CSURams on Twitter and Colorado State Rams on Facebook.
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Colorado State University is represented in NCAA Division 1 competition by 16 sports programs, all dedicated to excellence both on and off the field of play. Encompassing more than 350 studentathletes, the Rams compete in the Mountain West conference where they have won a combined 55 team conference championships.
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In the classroom, Colorado State student-athletes maintain rigorous academic schedules and achieve at a rate higher than the general student body and in the upper tiers of their Mountain West peers. Colorado State is heavily represented on the league’s All-Academic team as well as the university’s President’s Lists and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. The guiding principles of the department also align with the university, Fort Collins and northern Colorado. Colorado State Athletics mission is: To Educate, Engage, and Excel.
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community service as a significant aspect of the student-athlete experience, so the surrounding community benefits in many ways from Rams athletics.
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Colorado State is where “nice to meet you” becomes lifelong friendships. It’s a zillion cups of coffee that add up to a major. It’s a group study session that starts in Morgan Library and ends in Old Town. It’s Moby Madness, Orange Outs, the Fight Song, and one very loud cannon. It’s where you became you and where we became Rams. Your CSU Alumni Association is here to keep you connected to the best of these traditions, to one another, and to continue to be a resource long after graduation.
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Passed down from generation to generation, our traditions bind us together as one Rams family and remind us of our Aggie roots. They ground us in our founding principles and create moments that become fond memories shared across generations. The Alumni Association is the proud keeper of some of our most treasured traditions at CSU: • CAM the Ram • Paint the A • The Old Main Bell • Homecoming & Family Weekend
• Comatose, the ROTC cannon • And more! Learn about our favorite traditions here: alumni.colostate.edu/ traditions/
TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE • A library of career and professional development webinars covering topics that meet your learning and growth needs regardless of where life takes you. • 1/1 career coaching and career services tailored to your individual needs, and including things like resume and cover letter critique, job search strategy, career assessments, mock interviews and salary negotiation, and more. • Virtual and in-person professional development opportunities including career fairs, workshops, and more. Making an Impact through Membership Membership sustains every program and event that connects our Rams community. It creates access by supporting scholarships, provides ongoing professional development and networking opportunities for alumni, preserves our CSU traditions, and unites us through our shared experiences. Most importantly,
membership makes our CSU community stronger. Learn more about membership here: alumni.colostate.edu/membership/ Consider the Alumni Association your front porch back to campus – our doors are open, and we are eager to welcome you year-round. Located on the northeast corner of Canvas Stadium, the beautiful, 20,000-square-foot Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center hosts some of the best things happening on campus. Learn more at alumni.colostate.edu.
Download the App Stay connected to all that is green and gold with our Alumni Association app! With a version coming soon just App Store for students, the app is your source for campus news, reminders about events in your area, career service resources and more. Google Play
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Whether you’re looking to volunteer, reunite and reminisce with fellow Rams, or make your Game Day plans, the Alumni Association has you covered. • Year-round events for alumni, students, parents, and friends, from things like Alumni Nights Out, to online cooking classes, and more. • Nation-wide RAMeet Up gatherings bringing the green and gold together from coast to coast • Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgates happening on campus prior to every home football game • Volunteer opportunities, both in person and online • Ram Networks to be a part of in more than 40 cities across the country – or start your own!
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THE FIGHT SONG
Fight on you stalwart Ram Team, On to the goal! Tear the (Opponent's) line asunder, As down the field we thunder. Knights of the green and gold, Fight with all your might! Fight on you stalwart Ram Team, Fight! Fight! Fight!
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I LOVE CSU DAY! In 2006 Gov. Bill Owen signed a proclamation declaring April 18 as I Love CSU Day. I Love CSU Day is celebrated annually on the CSU campus and by alums world-wide.
THE CANNON The thunderous and often startling boom of cannon fire has been part of Aggie and Ram football game-day experience since 1920, making it one of our oldest traditions, and certainly our loudest. The current cannon, known as Comatose, is a 1918 ABS French 75 mounted on a 1941 retrofitted carriage. It was donated to CSU in 1952 by the 5th Army and has been in action ever since. And that’s not all. After each time CSU scores, ROTC cadets do push-ups in the end zone. One push-up for each of the total points scored.
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THE BORDER WAR
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The Border War featuring CSU and Wyoming is the longest continuous rivalry in each school’s history, dating back to 1899. Since 1968, the schools have battled for possession of the Bronze Boot traveling trophy. The bronzed battle boot was worn in Vietnam by CSU assistant professor of military science and Vietnam veteran Dan Romero.
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater; Colorado State. Memories are everlasting of this place so great. May thy Green and Gold unite us, loyal ever be. Colorado State, our Alma Mater, Hail, all hail, to thee.
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paint annually.
CAM the Ram is the official mascot of Colorado State University. His name stands for Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College (the university's former name). CAM is a Rambouillet Ram and has his own troop of Ram Handlers to help him out.
THE A The big “A” on the western hillside of Fort Collins is visible from most of campus. It stands for Aggie, CSU’s mascot when it was Colorado A & M. The “A” was constructed in 1923 and first white washed in 1924. To this day the landmark is given a fresh coat of white
THE OLD MAIN BELL Around 1910, Colorado Agricultural College acquired a bell and installed it in the tower of Old Main, the center of student activity on campus at the time. The bell originally announced the start of classes each day, and later, its peals signified triumph on the football field. The bell stopped chiming around 1919, and its whereabouts were a mystery – until 2016, when it was anonymously returned to the CSU Alumni Association. Today the bell rings back tradition before home football games, celebrating
graduation, and other momentous occasions on campus.
History
1870-Territorial Gov. Edward
McCook signs a bill called the Morrill Act, establishing the Agricultural College of Colorado in Fort Collins.
1884-First commencement. 1916-The 1,177-acre CSU
Mountain Campus, located 9,000 feet above sea level, is established as a field site for natural resource students.
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Colorado A & M becomes Colorado State University.
1970-Old Main, the first
classroom building constructed on the Colorado Agricultural College Campus, is destroyed by fire.
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CSU opens the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Currently ranked third best veterinary school in the U.S., it provides care for both small and large animals, and houses the world-renowned Flint Animal Cancer Center.
2015-CSU becomes the
world’s first university to earn a S.T.A.R.S. (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Platinum rating for its sustainability programs.
2017-CSU opens its new
on-campus stadium, Canvas Stadium. The multi-purpose facility is home to the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center
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Colorado State University’s roots go back to 1870 when the institution started as a small land-grant institution of higher education. Today it has evolved into a world-class research institution stretching five campuses, eight colleges and 55 academic departments. Landmarks throughout campus tell the Colorado State University story and traditions rich in history serve as steadfast reminders that at Colorado State we are forever green and proud to be a CSU Ram.
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Walk the Oval, lined by 100-plus-yearold elm trees and the oldest buildings on campus.
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Hug a tree in Sherwood Forest.
Visit the Annual Flower Trial Garden while it’s in full bloom.
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Attend a concert or performance at the world-class University Center for the Arts.
Cross the Vietnam Memorial Bridge and enjoy the views of the foothills.
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Enjoy a tasty beverage in the Ramskeller – brewed by CSU’s own fermentation sciences department.
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Take a family picture on the steps of the Administration Building.
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Go to an art show in the Curfman Art Gallery.
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Make a statement on the Stump in the Lory Student Center plaza.
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Take the GREEN walking tour and discover why CSU is an innovative leader in sustainability.
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Rub Bill Morgan’s nose for good luck in the Morgan Library.
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Get your picture with CAM the Ram! Homecoming weekend and Ram Welcome are a perfect time.
Attend a CSU sporting event on campus in Moby Arena or Canvas Stadium.
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Sport your green and gold and have your picture taken with one of the seven Ram statues on campus.
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Take a selfie with the iconic painted Aggie ‘A’ in the background.
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Share a picnic lunch in one of the many grassy areas on campus.
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Tour the Lory Student Center. Be sure to check out the CSU story walls and murals. Learn the CSU Alma Mater or Fight Song and sing it while at a CSU event.
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Colorado State was founded in 1870 and there’s a tradition at CSU for students to complete a list of “70 Things To Do Before You Graduate.” We’ve condensed the list to 18 for visitors so you can join in the fun, and enjoy the sites and sounds of the Colorado State University campus.
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ince CSU’s founding in 1870, campus has grown from a single building on the outskirts of Fort Collins to five campuses covering about 4,900 acres. Some 100 academic and administrative buildings occupy the 579-acre main campus, located in the heart of Fort Colllins. Just to the south, veterinary students gain hands-on experience at the world-renowned James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital; to the north, the Powerhouse Energy Campus is home to cutting-edge research in all forms of energy. CSU students also have access to incredible learning opportunities at the Equine Teaching and Research Center on the 1,705-acre Foothills Campus, the 1,434-acre agricultural campus, and the 1,177-acre CSU Mountain Campus next to Rocky Mountain National Park. CSU dedicates another 3,994 acres to research centers and Colorado State Forest Service stations. Utilize one of many sustainable forms of transportation during your visit including CSU’s Around the Horn offering free rides for students, employees and visitors to 13 stops throughout campus. ridetransfort.com/routes/horn For a virtual campus tour go to: youvisit.com/tours/colostate.
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The Oval’s elm-shaded paths provide a pleasant space for visitors and students alike to amble, study, or relax. During his long tenure (1909-40), President Charles A. Lory conceived the Oval to unify the CSU campus. Ringing the Oval are the University’s most historic buildings, including – counterclockwise from Ammons Hall (1921): The Institute for Learning and Teaching, formerly the Music Building (1927), the Weber Building (1922); the Statistics Building (1910); the Wagar Building (1939); the Administration Building (1924); Johnson Hall (1935); the Gibbons Building (1903); the Occupational Therapy Building (1919); Laurel Hall (1882); Guggenheim Hall (1910); and Danforth Chapel (1954). As the college grew into a university, the campus expanded westward.
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THE UNIVERSITY WELCOME CENTER IN AMMONS HALL This charming, classical-style building is home to the Office of Admissions. It’s also the site of presentations to visitors and the starting point for student-led tours throughout the year.
CHARLES A. LORY STUDENT CENTER The hub of campus life for more than 60 years, the Lory Student Center holds its place as one of the nation’s top student centers. From the signature ram head floating above the building’s spectacular two-story east entrance interior to the expanded Curfman Gallery, 21st Century Theatre (complete with retractable stadium seating), local and national food venues, and art paying tribute to the University’s pride and traditions, the LSC truly is a student CENTERED student center. Stop by the Information Desk for more information.
THE LAGOON Many students find this a pleasant place to linger and enjoy the view of the foothills; it is also the site of the University’s free summer Lagoon Concert series. As you cross the Vietnam Memorial Bridge, think of Old Main, the first academic building on campus. After it burned down in 1970, some of its bricks were incorporated into the bridge.
LAUREL VILLAGE
Dominating the plaza, the Morgan Library houses more than 2 million books, journals, government documents, and other resources. The Electronic Information Center provides instructional labs, specialized assistive technology, public computer terminals, laptops that students can borrow, and the 24-hour study cube.
Laurel Village houses approximately 600 students, 400 in the College of Natural Sciences Residential Learning Community and 200 in the Year 2 @ CSU Community for returning students. Integrated classroom and study spaces support academic success and the Pavilion, the 24/7 community building in the center of the village, is the first building on CSU’s main campus to receive LEED Platinum certification. The Pavilion features a katabatic tower, twostory living wall, a bike repair shop, a living slope, student research gallery, study spaces, and the Eco Leaders Sustainability Peer Education office.
MOBY ARENA On the south side of Plum Street is Moby Arena, named for its resemblance to Herman Melville’s infamous whale. Moby is home to Rams volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Connected to the arena on the west is the Thurman F. “Fum” McGraw Athletic Center, headquarters for the Department of Athletics. It includes facilities for weight training and sports medicine, along with a computer center and the ticket office.
CSU HEALTH AND MEDICAL CENTER Student health services are fully staffed and equipped to provide comprehensive outpatient care and counseling for students.
STUDENT REC CENTER Students can take advantage of the climbing wall and bouldering cave, extensive weight and cardio exercise equipment, aquatic center, basketball/ volleyball courts, fitness studios, and an indoor track, as well as outdoor courts for basketball, volleyball, and inline hockey. Personal trainers are available to help build an individualized fitness regimen.
NANCY RICHARDSON DESIGN CENTER The Richardson Design Center is a state-of-the-art facility for students and faculty in design programs across campus including interior architecture and design, apparel and merchandising, landscape architecture, art, engineering, product development, entrepreneurship and construction management. The RDC houses design studios, fabrication/prototype/ ideation labs, presentation spaces, and classrooms.
ACADEMIC VILLAGE This area is home to the Engineering and Honors Residential Learning Communities. It also features the award-winning Ram’s Horn Dining Center.
CANVAS STADIUM CSU’s 41,000-capacity multipurpose on-campus stadium. The stadium’s design embraces Colorado’s natural beauty and visual connections to the Rocky Mountains from campus and ensures functionality for both game-day and non-game day usage. The east side of the building includes the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center, general classroom space and the Collaborative for Student Achievement.
UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS This world-class facility consolidates music, dance, and theatre programs into one exquisite performance and learning venue, along with the University Art Museum and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising. The UCA is a regional cultural resource that includes concert and recital halls, theaters, museums and galleries, classrooms, offices, and research facilities.
ANNUAL FLOWER TRIAL GARDENS Stroll through fragrant gardens where the CSU Department of Horticulture tests more than 1,000 annual bedding plants under rugged Rocky Mountain conditions. Since 2007, new perennial varieties have also been tested for hardiness as well as beauty.
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Alder Hall
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Glenn Morris Field House
Around the Horn is made possible through a partnership with the city’s bus service, Transfort. Around the Horn shuttle buses are identifiable with CSU-branded wraps. ridetransfort.com/routes/horn
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CSUPD also offers SafeWalk, a free service to all employees, students and guests, that provides an escort anytime from dusk till dawn from an on-campus location to another on-campus location, or within a three-block radius of campus, by calling (970) 491-1155.
Jack Christiansen Memorial Field
Facilities Management North
Yates Hall Anatomy Zoology
Richardson Design Center
General Services
Plant Growth
Micro
Visual Arts
Lodgepole
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Summit
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Genetic Resources Preservation
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CSU’s Around the Horn bus system offers students, faculty, staff and visitors free rides to 13 stops around campus. Buses run every 10 minutes during the academic year and every 20 minutes during the summer.
BICYCLE REGISTRATION Pitkin St.
Tiley House South College University Square Avenue Parking Pedestrian Garage underpass to UCA
CSU Health and Medical Center
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All bicycles ridden or parked on campus (other than visitors' bicycles) must be registered with the CSU Police Department. Registering your bicycle helps to prevent theft and increases the chance of your bicycle being recovered if it is stolen. It also provides contact information for any issues that may arise involving the bicycle, such as relocation due to construction. Registration also serves as proof of ownership for lock-cut services. Bicycle registration can be completed online and printed out, or you may register at CSUPD or at The Spoke on campus. The serial number of your bicycle is required and must be recorded to complete registration. police.colostate.edu/register-your-bike
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FOOTHILLS CAMPUS Located about three miles west of CSU’s main campus, the Foothills Campus is home to programs in atmospheric science and equine science, and includes numerous labs and facilities where some of the University’s most important research takes place.
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The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, at 300 W. Drake Road south of campus, is considered one of the finest veterinary hospitals in the world. It offers both small and large animal care, and houses the renowned Flint Animal Cancer Center.
POWERHOUSE ENERGY CAMPUS The Powerhouse Energy Campus is north of campus on the other side of Old Town Fort Collins at 430 N. College Ave. The Powerhouse contains the remodeled Engines and Energy Conversion Lab as well as 65,000 square feet of new office and research space for CSU’s cutting-edge research in all forms of energy. The facility itself is a testbed for energy-efficient features, such as specialized LED lighting, a rooftop solar array, and a cooling system that does not use traditional air conditioning. As a university, CSU strives to lead the way in creating eco-friendly campuses and is continually encouraging its students to care for the world around them. Through programs, research and initiatives, CSU has built a global reputation for being green. As a result, CSU is the only institution in the world to earn three Platinum ratings from the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. CSU was also awarded No. 4 "Coolest School" by Sierra Magazine's Green Ranking in 2018, is one of eight universities given a platinum bike friendly rating, and has LEED-certified classrooms, research spaces, and offices.
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Located 50 miles west of Fort Collins, the 1,177-acre campus has been a field site for CSU’s natural resources students since 1916. At 9,000 feet above sea level, the breathtaking area is adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park in the Pingree Valley.
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Fort Collins All CSU students and employees receive a free transit pass for the City of Fort Collins’ Transfort bus system, including the MAX bus rapid transit system. Transfort provides our students the opportunity to attend college without the economic burden of a personal vehicle. In total, 11 transit routes come to CSU and are ready to serve you. With a multitude of stops, key locations such as student living areas, Old Town, shopping and recreation areas are just minutes away.
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The CSU Transit Center was the first LEED Gold Certified building in Fort Collins. It is located at the north end of the Lory Student Center on the CSU campus and includes benches, schedule boards, an info center, and a convenience store. Here you can catch the free campus shuttle – Around the Horn – that loops between stops across campus every 10 minutes during the academic year. Fort Collins' bus rapid transit system MAX, travels five miles north to south along Mason Street, through the heart of campus, and connects our main campus to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital on our south campus. It also connects campus to Old Town to the north and south to the end of town. MAX, with regular stops on and near campus, also connects students to rental housing opportunities across Fort Collins. (970) 221-6620 ridetransfort.com
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Paid parking is required on all CSU campuses. Hourly parking is available in designated areas, and can be paid for using the ParkMobile app or by paying at a pay station in the lot. Daily permits are available for permitted spaces across campus. Students or staff members living in the residence halls or on-campus apartments can purchase virtual guest daily permits for visitors to park in their residential parking lot. Visitors can also purchase
The Colorado Department of Transportation's Bustang Service runs from campus and Old Town to Denver Union Station. If you live in Boulder or Denver, you can take FLEX to Fort Collins on weekdays.
virtual daily Z permits online, eligible in all Z parking designated areas on Main, South, and Foothills Campuses. If scheduling a campus visit vitsit please contact Admissions for a daily guest permit. Visitors with questions regarding transportation options, how to navigate campus, where to park, or how to pay for parking while visiting campus can reach out to CSU Parking and Transportation Services in the Lake Street Garage. Hours are 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. CSU PARKING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 1508 Center Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80523 pts.colostate.edu | 970-491-7041
BIKE
Fort Collins is designated one of three Platinum-rated Bicycle Friendly Communities in the nation, and Colorado State University is designated a Platinum-rated Bicycle Friendly University, by the League of American Bicyclists. The campus has more than 18,000 bike parking spaces with a variety of low-stress bike lanes and shared-use trails that help visitors traverse the campus. The Mason Trail provides convenient access through campus to Old Town and South Campus (the Veterinary Teaching Hospital). Short-term e-scooter and e-bike rentals are available on and off campus. Simply unlock with the app and park at any public bike rack. pts.colostate.edu/spin bicycle.colostate.edu/bicycle
ZIPCAR
CSU has Zipcar vehicles on campus for short-term or daily rentals. Members can easily reserve a vehicle from the fleet parked at various locations on campus to run errands or visit family and friends. Visitors must create a membership before they arrive on campus to take advantage of this service. Available to adults 18 years or older. Discounted memberships for CSU students and employees. zipcar.com/colostate
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Fort Collins is home to students attending Colorado State University, outdoor enthusiasts and families looking to settle down. Apartments surrounding Colorado State University are geared toward students, providing them with amenities such as spas, pools and gyms as well as the convenience of living near campus. Students can estimate the monetary and travel time costs of addresses in Larimer county with an online rent and transportation calculator. For more information go to rent.colostate.edu
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Colorado State University offers a variety of on-campus housing options for students including residence halls, university apartments and Residential Learning Communities (RCL’s). RCL’s are programs organized to integrate academic Buildings such as the Old and social learning in Firehouse Book Store, the Old residence hall settings.
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Linden Hotel, the bank building and the city hall building, among others, were used for inspiration in the design of Disneyland’s Main Street USA .
Looking to buy? Homes in Fort Collins in 2022 are selling at a median price topped at $600,000.
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Fort Collins has been ranked numerous times as one of the best places to live in America. Because of this, it’s no surprise that people tend to fall in love with Fort Collins when they visit.
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Why so Loved?
For one thing, the weather. Fort Collins boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year and almost 15 hours of sunlight in the summer. Falls are delightful with clear skies and cool evenings and winter may be cold and snowy one day and sunny and clear the next. March through May are typically the snowiest months. Average Highs/Lows • Summer: 87 ℉ / 59 ℉ • Fall: 64 ℉ / 36 ℉ • Winter: 45 ℉ / 19 ℉ • Spring: 63 ℉ / 35 ℉
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FORT COLLINS STATS Founded: Feb 12, 1883
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Fort Collins has garnered a lot of attention over the years in magnitude of “Top Cities” lists and 2021 was no exception. Among other accolades, Fort Collins was listed on Livability’s “2021 Top 100 Best Places to Live.” Fort Collins was also placed on numerous 2021-2022 U.S. News and World Report lists including: • No. 17 in Best Places to Live in the U.S. • No. 10 in Best Places to Live for Quality of Life in the U.S. • No. 11 in Fastest Growing Places in the U.S. • No. 4 in Best Places to Live in Colorado • No. 21 in Safest Places to Live in the U.S.
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Historical, Museums and Farms HISTORICAL:
FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY 1501 W. Oak St. | (970) 224-5372 fortcollinstrolley.org As part of the Denver and Interurban Railroad’s plan to expand along Colorado’s Front Range, a three-legged streetcar line was built in Fort Collins. Today, you can take a ride on Birney Car 21, a 1910 streetcar that operates on summer weekends and holidays from 12 to 5 pm. This trolley is the only restored streetcar operating in the western U.S. The three-mile ride takes you down historic Mountain Ave., the heart of old Fort Collins. The trolley departs every 30 minutes from City Park and goes all the way to Old Town.
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For just a $2 fee, you can enjoy your weekend experiencing Fort Collins history. Learn about how the Fort Collins Municipal Railway came to be while taking a scenic tour of Old Town Fort Collins.
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AVERY HOUSE TOURS 328 W. Mountain Ave. | (970) 221-0533 poudrelandmarks.org/avery-house Dive into Fort Collins’ history and take a tour of the house as guides tell you the story of the Avery family. 1883 WATER WORKS 2005 N. Overland Trail | (970) 221-0533 poudrelandmarks.org/water-works Located along the historic Overland Trail, open houses happen on selected Saturdays from May through October.
MUSEUMS AND FARMS: FARM AT LEE MARTINEZ PARK 600 N. Sherwood St. (970) 221-6665 fcgov.com/recreation/the-farm-leemartinez-park Enjoy the hands-on family fun at the Farm at Lee Martinez Park. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park has been serving the Fort Collins community since 1985. This farm serves as one of Fort Collins’ educational and interactive experiences for all ages. Learn about farm animals, view antique farm equipment and take a journey through time to learn more about the industry that helped shape the Northern Colorado region. Take the whole family to the Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Go on a hay ride through the farm and interact with the farm animals that call the Farm at Lee Martinez Park home. No matter what you decide to do while there, it’ll be a day of fun for the whole family. BEE FAMILY CENTENNIAL FARM MUSEUM 4320 E. County Road 58 | (970) 482-9168 beefamilyfarm.com Journey through time at the Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum. Thousands of artifacts can be found at the museum, including farming equipment, cars, wagons, letters and diaries. FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 408 Mason Ct. | (970) 221-6738 fcmod.org The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery provide visitors with immersive and hands on exhibits on science, music, agriculture, astronomy, wildlands and many more. GLOBAL VILLAGE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CULTURES 200 W. Mountain Ave. | (970)221-4600 globalvillagemuseum.org Learn about world cultures, people, art and history by as the Global Village Museum strives to celebrate and preserve the worlds arts and cultures.
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Fort Collins is a city filled with rich history. Established in 1883, Fort Collins has over 100 years of history. Travel back in time by visiting the Fort Collins Municipal Railway or the Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum. Learn more about what it took to build the city of Fort Collins through the numerous farms, museums and historical sites all around town.
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Family Fun Swetsville Zoo
4801 E. Harmony Road | (970)484-9509 The Swetsville zoo isn’t your typical zoo. Rather than living creatures roaming around, the animals were built by Bill Swets, the owner of Swetsville Zoo. Swets created the sculptures by using car parts, scrap metal and farm machinery. Swets started creating metal creatures and putting them up in his yard in 1985, after noticing people stopping in front of his house to admire his work, he decided to open up the Swetsville Zoo where anyone can come and see his creations. Today, you can see over 170 animals, plants, space ships and other sculptures made from recycled metal at the Swetsville Zoo. The zoo is free and open to the public during daylight hours. Donations are accepted in order to help fund the creatures Swets creates.
POOLS
GOLFING
CITY PARK POOL 1599 City Park Ave. (970) 221-6363 fcgov.com/recreation/city-parkpool The City Park pool features kidfriendly water features, 30-foot slide, lazy river, geysers, and wading pool, giving neighborhood kids the water park experience right in their backyard.
CITY PARK NINE 411 S. Bryan Ave. (970) 221-6650 The City Park Nine offers enjoyment for all ages and is considered one of the best 9-hole golf courses in the region.
MULBERRY POOL 424 w. Mulberry St. (970) 221-6657 fcgov.com/recreation/mulberrypool Includes an interactive play area with slides and water features, a 7-person spa, a diving board and a 25 yard pool. EDORA POOL ICE CENTER 1801 Riverside Ave. (970) 221-6683 fcgov.com/recreation/epic The region’s premier ice and aquatics facility. EPIC serves the entire community with a variety of ice skating and aquatics programs, classes, events, and activities.
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HOLIDAY TWIN DRIVE-IN 2206 S. Overland Trail | (970) 221-1244 holidaytwindrivein.com Enjoy a movie under the stars at the Holiday Twin. One of the last remaining drivein theaters in the U.S., the Holiday Twin features two movies nightly. Seasonal. Check online for movie listings and ticketing.
COLLINDALE 1441 E. Horsetooth Road (970) 221-6651 Home to the local U.S. Open Qualifying. The course spans 190 acres. SOUTHRIDGE 5750 S. Lemay Ave. (970) 416-2828 The 128 acre course has the Fossil and Mail Creeks flowing through as well as diverse elevations and fairways. MOUNTAIN VISTA GREENS 2808 NE Frontage Road (970) 482-4847 Full-length, 9-hole golf course nestled alongside Boxelder Creek.
LYRIC CINEMA CAFE 1209 N. College Ave. | (970) 426-6767 lyriccinema.com Quaint locally owned movie theater featuring independent, foreign, and local cinema. Indoor and outdoor features.
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Fort Collins is a town where many people decide to settle down and have a family. With the beautiful weather, the easy access to nature and the numerous family friendly activities happening year-round, it’s no surprise that Fort Collins is a family favorite. Whether you take a stroll through Old Town or go see the metal creations at the Swetsville zoo, the whole family is sure to have a great time.
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Music and Theater Live Music AGGIE THEATRE
204 S. College Ave. | (970) 482-8300 z2ent.com/aggie-theatre
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Located right in the heart of Fort Collins, The Aggie Theatre has been providing the people of Fort Collins with live music since 2002. The Aggie Theatre has won the hearts of many Fort Collins residents by bringing their favorite bands right to their home. Before the Aggie Theatre was a music venue, it was a movie theater, making the Aggie Theatre Fort Collins’ most historic venue.
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Seeing a show at the Aggie Theatre is a necessity for people living and visiting Fort Collins. Go to their website to see who is playing there next, you may find your new favorite artists here.
MUSIC MAGIC RAT 111 Chestnut St. (970) 493-4120 theelizabethcolorado.com/ magicratlivemusic Located in the charming downtown Elizabeth Hotel, The Magic Rat features both name artists and local late-night jam sessions, all in a vibrant atmosphere. MISHAWAKA AMPHITHEATRE 13714 Poudre Canyon Road (970) 482-4420 themishawaka.com An iconic riverfront music venue and restaurant located in the beautiful Poudre Canyon. THE LYRIC 1209 N. College Ave. (970) 429-6767 lyriccinema.com Watch your favorite cult classic, attend open mic night or catch the latest movie releases all in one spot. THE ARMORY 314 E. Mountain Ave. (970) 232-9525 armoryfoco.com The historic Fort Collins armory features local and national performers and acoustic acts in an intimate state-of-the-artvenue.
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FORT COLLINS SYMPHONY 141 S. College (970) 482-4823 fcsymphony.org
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THEATER BAS BLEU THEATRE COMPANY 401 Pine St. | (970) 298-8949 basbleu.org The place for bold, innovative and adventurous theatrical performances in an intimate setting. UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 1400 Remington St. (970) 491-5529 uca.colostate.edu The world-class University Center for the Arts, just east of the main CSU campus, houses the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, The center hosts more than 250 performances and exhibitions annually featuring student and professional productions of music, dance, and theater that range from the classical to avant garde. LINCOLN CENTER 417 W. Magnolia (970) 221-6703 lctix.com Situated in the heart of Fort Collins, the Lincoln Center is the premiere multi-venue performing and visual arts center in Northern Colorado.
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With a city as lively as Fort Collins, it’s no surprise that there are many places to see live musical performances, and national and local theatrical performances. The quaint Bas Bleu Theatre Company and world-class University Center for the Arts feature local productions. For a unique live music experience, visit the famous Mishawaka Amphitheater in the Poudre Canyon. During the summer enjoy one of the many free outdoor concerts around the city.
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Shopping
From all your favorite superstores and retailers to local merchants, you'll find what you're looking for in Fort Collins. College Avenue and the fivemile Harmony corridor offer a variety of indoor and outdoor shopping and dining options. Experience the excitment of uncovering the many, one-of-a-kind shops unique to Fort Collins.
THE EXCHANGE
200 N. College Ave. theexchangefortcollins.com A place filled with craft retailers and artisan food and beverages, the Exchange is the perfect fusion of familyfriendly leisure and liveliness.
FOOTHILLS
215 E. Foothills Parkway shopfoothills.com An indoor-outdoor shopping and dining experience. Offering retail spaces from your favorite department store to unique boutiques.
FRONT RANGE VILLAGE
2720 Council Tree Ave. shopfrontrangevillage.com The Front Range Village shopping center offers a delightful mix of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues.
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1957 Jessup Drive jessupfarm.com The Jessup Farm Artisan Village brings to life the farmstead of one of Fort Collins’ early settlers with unique dining and shopping.
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College Avenue Mulberry to Mountain visitftcollins.com/maps-info/neighborhoods/old-town/
Downtown Fort Collins is where you’ll find one-of-a-kind art, boutiques, eateries, confectioneries, and galleries.
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Downtown Fort Collins
Downtown Fort Collins is the heart of the city, where art, history, culture and business intertwine. With over twenty restored historical buildings lining College Ave., Downtown Fort Collins provides residents and visitors a taste of the town’s history. Alleyways have been upgraded into European style walkways with artist murals, potted plants and Tivoli lights giving everyone who walks through Downtown a beautiful experience. The beautiful scenery of Downtown Fort Collins is not the only thing it has to offer. There are numerous boutiques, breweries, bars, restaurants and coffee shops spanning the length of Downtown. Take some time exploring the local boutiques on every corner or spend the day sipping your favorite locally brewed beer.
Downtown Fort Collins has something for everyone.
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trends to sporting stores that have everything you need for your trip to the canyon. If shopping isn’t for you, don’t worry, Downtown Fort Collins has bars for all different walks of life. If you enjoy the more laid back vibe, check out the speakeasies like the Social located right off Mountain Ave. If you want more of the college bar vibe, check out The Trailhead, a tavern that year after year wins the hearts of Colorado State University students. A paradise for foodies and java junkies, Mugs, Ginger and Baker, The Union Bar and Soda Fountain and Una Mas Taqueria are just a few of the many dining options unique to Downtown. Got a sweet tooth? No problem. Favorite stops for ice cream, cookies or chocolate are right here. If you want something a little more interactive, Downtown Fort Collins hosts many events throughout the year. The First Friday Art Walk is held in Old Town Square the first Friday of every month. It is a free self-guided walking tour that celebrates the community, culture and creativity in Fort Collins. To satisfy your musical urge, take in a concert in the Old Town Square plaza or
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find your next local band obsession at a bar or venue hosting live, local music. Fort Collins is known for celebrating local talent and Downtown is the perfect place to take it all in. Fort Collins is also a city vibrant with public art and this is no more apparent than in Old Town. Spend some time discovering the bronze sculptures and painted utility boxes and pianos scattered throughout the public areas and alleyways. You're never too old to cool off in one of Downtown's splash parks. Fun for all ages, the Old Town Square splash pad is located in the middle of the square and the Oak Street splash park is next to the Museum of Art Fort Collins. Complete your day with a visit to Old Town Putt at The Exchange. Whether you want to shop, eat, or just stroll, this is the place to be. You’ll be sure to find something that will make you want to come back.
CELEBRATING HISTORY, COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY AND PIE A trip to FORT COLLINS just isn’t complete without a visit to Ginger and Baker, an historic, 100-year-old grain mill transformed into a hub for food and community. Stop by for a warm welcome along with breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, cooking classes, shopping, patios and the best pie in town!
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A modern Colorado steakhouse. Savor steaks & chops, fine wine and good whiskey.
Comfort food done right. Dig into a new take on farm-to-fork American classics.
Pick up a locally roasted coffee, a slice or pie or the perfect gift. Our dog-friendly North Patio even has a menu for your pup!
ROOFTOP BAR
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Experience all-season indoor/outdoor dining and cocktails on our new, glass-enclosed patio!
Learn something new. Take a class on cooking, baking, cocktails, art and more.
Celebrate special days. Choose the historic Mill Top or our intimate wine cellar.
Celebrating History, Community, Creativity and Pie Learn more at GingerandBaker.com | 970-223-PIES (7437) | 359 Linden Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 | Free parking directly across the street
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As the inspiration for Disneyland’s Main Street USA, Downtown Fort Collins is a must see when you are in town.
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Art Scene Fort Collins’ thriving arts community is easy to find in its many galleries, theaters, and downtown public art displays. Your chance to enjoy visual arts won’t end there, however. Colorado State University and community museums, galleries, and co-ops all welcome visitors.
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The Fort Collins Museum of Art and Art Center of Fort Collins offer an on-going diverse series of exhibitions, community events, and educational programs for children and adults. Located in the historic 1911 Post Office Building, the museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. Visit moafc.org for hours and featured exhibitions.
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Historic Downtown Fort Collins is also home to a vibrant art community and each month artists are featured in Art Walk, a monthly self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community. From fine to funky, Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionados of all ages, interests and backgrounds. The walk can be done any day of the week. For a list of businesses and artists go to: downtownfortcollins.com/experience/ itineraries/first-friday-art-walk/.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Fort Collins is just one big art gallery waiting to be discovered. As you wander around town look for art displayed in the most unique places. Thanks to a community commitment to Art in Public Places and talented local artists, Fort Collins hosts many beautiful art projects seen throughout the city - in parks, on street corners, buildings and bridges and in alleyways.
ART GALLERIES AVENIR MUSEUM OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING 216 E. Lake St. (970) 491-1983 avenir.colostate.edu
BLUE MOOSE ART GALLERY
4032 S. College Ave. (970) 825-5704 bluemooseartgalllery.com
CLARA HATTON GALLERY: VISUAL ARTS BUILDING
fcgov.com/artspublic cgov.com/artspublic/app-gallery
Colorado State University, off Pitkin St. hatton.colostate.edu
PIANOS AROUND TOWN
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF ART
Pianos Around Town places pianos painted by local artists around town just waiting to be played and enjoyed. Take a seat and play a tune.
TRANSFORMER CABINET MURALS
The Transformer Cabinet Mural Project features bright, active murals painted on Fort Collins utility equipment.
201 S. College Ave. (970) 482-2787 moafc.org
GREGORY ALLICAR MUSEUM OF ART
1400 Remington St. (970) 491-1989 artmuseum.colostate.edu
TRIMBLE COURT ARTISANS CO-OP 118 Trimble Ct. (970) 221-0051 trimblecourt.com
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Parks & Gardens
ALWAYS IN BLOOM
Fort Collins is home to more than 966 acres of developed parks including 7 community parks and 43 neighborhood/pocket parks. Over 45 miles of maintained paved trails connect our community. The City’s world-class parks and trail system features amenities for all ages including recreational facilities and inspiration playgrounds. For a complete list of parks and amenities go to fcgov.com/parks/.
CITY PARK
1500 W. Mulberry St. Includes all you need for a perfect day in the park. The City Park Lake, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, a pottery studio, basketball courts and paddle boats.
EDORA PARK
1420 E. Stuart St. Edora park is the place to be when you want to have an active day. Equipped with playgrounds, an 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, skate park, ice skating and swimming.
FOSSIL CREEK PARK
5821 S. Lemay Ave. Take your dog and get social at the Fossil Creek dog park. If the dog park isn’t your scene, Fossil Creek has something for everyone, a roller-hockey rink, basketball courts, interactive water features and a prehistoric themed playground.
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2201 S Shields St. Take the family on a day of fun right in town. Rolland Moore Park has everything a family needs, a playground, picnic shelters, racquetball courts, basketball courts, and tennis courts.
SPRING CANYON PARK 2626 W. Horsetooth Road With a playground that is universally accessible for children of all abilities, the
Spring Canyon park is great for everyone. Take a ride on the mountain biking courts trails during the day and spend the night playing ball with the lighted ball fields.
OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS
TWIN SILO PARK
520 Hickory St.
Ziegler and Kechter Roads One of Fort Collins newest parks spanning 54 acres. The Twin Silo Park includes a dog park, a BMX park, pickleball courts and a playground with the tallest slide in Fort Collins. golfing
SKATE PARKS
EDORA SKATEBOARD PARK
1420 E. Stuart St. The 17,500-square-foot concrete facility has snake runs, bowls, ramps and rails, everything a skater needs right in one spot.
FOSSIL CREEK SKATEBOARD PARK
5821 S. Lemay St. This 15,000-square-foot urban obstacle skateboard park offers a variety of steps and ramps, making this skatepark the perfect place for skaters of all levels.
OLD FORT COLLINS HERITAGE PARK
112 East Willow St. The Old Fort Collins Heritage Park features a combination of transition and street obstacles as well as a smaller version of the “China Bank.”
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FOSSIL CREEK PARK 5821 S. Lemay Ave.
SOFT GOLD PARK SPRING CANYON
2626 W. Horsetooth Road
TWIN SILO PARK
Ziegler and Kechter Roads
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PUBLIC GARDENS
CSU ANNUAL FLOWER TRIAL GARDENS
1401 Remington St. | (970) 491-7179 These research and display gardens consist of more than 1,000 different cultivars of annual bedding plants. Varieties are grouped by genus, arranged by color and grown in rows, side-by-side creating a brilliant display of flowers.
SPRING CREEK COMMUNITY GARDENS
2145 Centre Ave. Situated on an 18-acre site along the Spring Creek corridor, the Gardens on Spring Creek is the community botanic garden of Fort Collins. The Gardens host community events and activities throughout the year.
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NATURAL AREAS
AT THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK
The City of Fort Collins has conserved valued land providing the community with 52 natural areas and 114 miles of trail encompassing more than 42,700 acres. These special places such as foothills and plains, ranches and farmlands, wetlands, rivers and ponds, are where you can experience firsthand the natural and cultural treasures of Fort Collins. Before You Go: Check Trail & Parking Conditions: fcgov. com/naturalareas/status The busiest times at natural areas are weekends, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., so try visiting earlier or later, or on weekday mornings for the best chance at parking. To avoid a parking ticket, only park in designated spaces. Full list of natural areas: fcgov. com/naturalareas.
There is a botanic oasis in walking distance of campus at the Gardens on Spring Creek. With student discounts on admission and memberships, Wifi throughout the grounds and 12 acres of curated beauty, The Gardens is the perfect place to study, rest, learn and grow. Whether you stroll the grounds with your family, volunteer in our tropical Butterfly House or visit alone to recharge, there is something for everyone, all year long. Plan your Show this coupon to receive visit at fcgov.com/gardens
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HIKING AND BIKING
Local Trails Colorado State University and the City of Fort Collins are a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community. The campus has more than 18,000 bicycle parking spaces, separated bicycle trails, three underpasses onto campus, and great wayfinding to help visitors navigate our campus. Off campus there are miles of trails to explore the city and enjoy the outdoors. Visitors to our community are encouraged to explore on a Spin bike-share bicycle which can be found using the Spin app.
Did You Know? Fort Collins has over 285 miles of biking trails and a variety of self-guided tours such as the “Bike the Sites” collection, which includes the Brewery Tour, Environmental Learning Tour, and the Historic Homes Tour. Fort Collins also has five Bikeway Bingo Challenges. When completed, you’ll be able to expertly navigate Fort Collins’ extensive bikeway network!
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Fort Collins has a lot to offer, one of which is getting outside and back into nature. With hundreds of miles of trails it’s easy to find a hike for both novice and experienced hikers. With Lory State Park and Horsetooth Reservoir just a short drive from town there are plenty of opportunities. For hiking trails in the park, visitors will need to purchase a day pass upon arrival to the trailheads. For hikes near the reservoir, look for pay-to-park kiosks in the lots with some free lots along the way.
Hiking trails HORSETOOTH FALLS
RESERVOIR RIDGE TRAIL
COYOTE RIDGE TRAIL
HORSETOOTH ROCK
WILCOX TRAIL
KELLY FLATS ROAD
POUDRE RIVER TRAIL
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Distance: 2.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Distance: 4.1 miles Difficulty: Easy Distance: 1.4 miles Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4.8 Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 6.4 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.2 miles Difficulty: Hard
Distance: 9.4 miles Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5.3 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Hard Distance: 3.4 miles Difficulty: Hard
fcgov.com/parks/trails COTREX: trails.colorado.gov/@fctrails
No bike, no problem. Residents, students and visitors can borrow a bike from the Fort Collins Bike Share program. Experience Fort Collins and the trails on one of the shared e-bike and e-scooter stations around town. To reserve and start using bike share download the Spin app. For more information on Bike Share: fcgov.com/fcmoves/bikeshare
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If you want to see more of the city via bicycle or are new to biking, Fort Collins has some amazing trails that are easy to ride with beautiful views along the way.
POWER TRAIL
3.9 miles The Power Trail begins at Edora Park in east Fort Collins and continues south to Golden Meadows Park, north of Harmony Road for more than three miles. This scenic trail runs along the historic Union Pacific Railroad.
POUDRE TRAIL
12.3 miles This scenic trail stretches from Overland Trail at Lyons Park to East Drake Road at the Environmental Learning Center along the Cache la Poudre River. This trail is expected to expand toward I-25 over the next several years. poudretrail.org
MASON TRAIL
4.5 miles This trail is best if you are looking for a safe way to navigate Fort Collins on your bike without encountering motorists. Running through the CSU campus and almost four miles from Prospect Road to south of Harmony Road, this is a great option for those who prefer to bike instead of drive.
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL
8.7 miles The paved Fossil Creek Trails take riders on a scenic route on the south side of Fort Collins, passing by the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area where you can see many different types of birds and other wildlife. Along the way riders will be able to access picnic areas, play areas, and other recreational amenities.
SPRING CREEK TRAIL
7.8 miles This trail stretches from West Drake Road and meanders along the edge of Spring Creek for more than six miles until its confluence with Cache la Poudre River, at which point the Spring Creek Trail connects with the Poudre Trail. For more information on bike trails: fcgov.com/parks/trails or CORTEX: trails.colorado.gov
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People here like to explore and play outdoors. It's our lifestyle. Any time of year is a good time for an outing to one of these great destinations near Fort Collins.
of scenic trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding. Rock climbing and bouldering routes, back country camping, and picnicing.
GATEWAY NATURAL AREA
CACHE LA POUDRE
5216 Poudre Canyon Highway | (970) 407-1106 fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/gateway The kind of place you will want to bring your family for a day in the mountains. Gateway Natural Area is where the North Fork of the Poudre River joins the main Poudre River and features hiking trails, a designated launch area for kayaks and canoes, fishing, picnic tables with grills, informational kiosks and a natural playground.
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Fort Collins sits approximately 5,000 feet above sea level, so visitors should take some precautions. There’s less oxygen at high altitude, so take it easy and remember to drink plenty of water. If you’re going to be outdoors, remember to apply sunscreen. Skin burns easily in the thin air.
(970) 679-4554 horsetoothreservoir.com A 6.5-mile-long reservoir, surrounded by over 2,000 acres of public land and more than 25 miles of non-motorized recreational trails. Lakeside camping at the South Bay Campground, boating, wake boarding/water skiing, fishing, swimming, hiking, and bicycling.
LORY STATE PARK (970) 493-1623 parks.state.co.us/parks/lory Eleven miles from Fort Collins, you can explore wide open scenic terrain in an adventurous landscape with 26 miles
Wild and scenic
While enjoying the natural beauty of northern Colorado’s foothills and scenic Rocky Mountain National Park, keep an eye out for winged and four-legged creatures native to our area. More than 350 species of birds can be seen including: Bald Eagles, Ferruginous Hawks, Great Blue Herons, Belted Kingfishers and Mountain Bluebirds. While driving through the Cache la Poudre Canyon or in route to Rocky Mountain National Park keep an eye out for moose and big horn sheep. Elk and deer are often spotted in town and abundant in open areas and natural areas in and around the city. Don’t forget, these are wild animals and while you may be tempted, do not approach or feed them.
Experience Colorado
The Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway is recognized as one of Colorado’s premier scenic highways. To get there take U.S. Highway 287 north to Colorado Highway 14. The Cache La Poudre is Colorado’s only designated “Wild and Scenic” river. See page 46 for more on this popular outdoor recreation destination.
Over 6,000 miles of streams 44 State Parks 2,000 lakes & reservoirs 54 fourteeners 13 National Parks 11 National Forests Thousands of camp sites Endless trails
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (970) 586-1206 nps.gov/romo Just 35 miles southwest of Fort Collins, Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass majestic mountains, tundra wildflowers, abundant wildlife, and over 300 miles of hiking trails. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road (the highest paved road in the US), which crests over 12,000 feet, including many overlooks to experience the subalpine and alpine worlds.
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Fort Collins is the home of nationally loved breweries such as New Belgium and Odell, but Fort Collins’ craft beer scene has more to offer than them. Fort Collins is the home to over 25 craft breweries. Beer enthusiasts from all over travel to Fort Collins to sip their favorite beers at their home breweries.
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Many breweries in town offer patios, live music, games, food trucks and areas for kids to play. Be sure to include a brewery tour if you are interested in experiencing unique flavors and learning more about the way craft brews are made. If you want to be more active, participate in the Tour De Fat, hosted by New Belgium Brewing Company. Whether you participate in the more active side of brewery tours or decide to have a relaxing day sipping beer on a patio, Fort Collins’ breweries have got you covered.
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Fort Collins is the largest producer of beer in Colorado. Take a tour or visit one at a time to experience the distinctive tastes and atmospheres that make each of these breweries, tap rooms, and distilleries unique.
BREWERIES ANHEUSER-BUSCH 2351 Busch Drive (970) 490-4691 budweisertours.com
BLACK BOTTLE BREWERY
1611 S. College Ave. (970) 493-2337 blackbottlebrewery.com
COOPERSMITH’S PUB AND BREWING 5 Old Town Square (970) 498-0483 coopersmithspub.com
CROOKED STAVE 225 Pine Street (970) 999-5856 crookedstave.com
D.C. OAKES
3581 E. Harmony Road (970) 286-2076 dcoakesbrewhouse.com
EQUINOX BREWERY 133 Remington St. (970) 484-1368 Equinoxbrewing.com
ENVY BREWING
3027 E. Harmon Road (970) 698-6975 envybrewing.com
FUNKWERKS BREWERY
1900 E. Lincoln Ave. (970) 482-3865 Funkwerks.com
GILDED GOAT BREWING COMPANY 3500 S. College Ave. (970) 825-7192 gildedgoatbrewing.com
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ODELL BREWING CO.
ZWEI BREWING
PECULIER ALES
DISTILLERIES
peculierales.com
COPPERMUSE DISTILLERY
800 E. Lincoln Ave. (970) 498-9070 Odells.com
1831 E. Mulberry St. (970) 661-2144
PITCHERS BREWERY
HORSE & DRAGON BREWING
1100 West Drake Road (970) 493-53.74 pitchersbrewery.com
INTERSECT BREWING
4025 S. Mason St. (970) 377-4107 purposebrewing.com
124 Racquette Drive (970) 631-8038 horseanddragonbrewing.com 2160 W. Drake Road (970) 682-2041 intersectbrewing.com
JESSUP FARM BARREL HOUSE
1921 Jessup Drive (970) 568-8345 jessupfarmbarrelhouse.com
MAXLINE BREWING 2724 McClelland Drive (970) 286-2855 maxlinebrewing.com
NEW BELGIUM BREWERY 500 Linden St. (970) 221-0524
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If beer is your thing, CSU offers an undergraduate major in fermentation science through the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Thanks to partnerships with New Belgium Brewery, Odell Brewing Company, Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors, the degree in fermination science focuses on both beverage and food fermentation in a state-ofthe-art classroom and provides experiential learning opportunities in the on-campus microbrewery.
PURPOSE BREWING
RALLY KING BREWING 1624 S. Lemay Ave (970) 568-8936 rallykingbrewing.com
RAMSKELLER BREWERY, CSU
CSU Lory Student Center (970 491-3903 lsc.colostate.edu/lory-studentcenters-ramskeller-pub
SNOWBANK BREWING 225 N. Lemay Ave. Suite 1 (970) 999-5658 snowbank.beer
STODGY BREWING COMPANY 1802 Laporte Ave (970) 232-9702 stodgybrewing.com
SWEETWATER BREWING
1020 E. Lincoln Ave. (970) 658-3894 sweetwaterbrew.com
THE MARMOT FORT COLLINS 829 S. Shields (970) 682-1560 @themarmotfoco
Wilbur’s has one of the largest selections in Northern Colorado.
4612 S. Mason St. #120 (970) 223-2482 zweibrewing.com
244 N. College Ave (970) 999-6016 coppermuse.com
ELEVATION 5003 2601 S. Lemay Ave (970) 568-8356 elevations5003.com
FEISTY SPIRITS
1708 E. Lincoln Ave (970) 444-2386 feistyspirits.com
MOBB MOUNTAIN 400 Linden St. (970) 689-3887 mobbmountain.com
NOCO DISTILLERY 328 Link Lane (970) 414 7188 nocodistillery.com
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Best of CSU
BEST LIQUOR STORE
Wilbur’s Total Beverage Mulberry MAX Liquor Store Campus West Liquors
Best of CSU is a list of Fort Collins favorites as voted on by the CSU and Fort Collins communities. For more than 30 years, CSU has picked its favorite places to eat, drink and play. While each year there are the tried-and-true longstanding business favorites with several years of honors under their belts, there are also up-and-coming businesses that have won the hearts of our residents and proven they are ready to compete.
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE The Aggie Theatre The Mishawaka The Lincoln Center
If you’re looking for a business endorsed by the residents, check out the list below of 2021–2022 Best of CSU winners. See features on the individual winners in the print edition at collegian.com/best-of-csu
BEST SMOKE SHOP Kind Creations Up’n Smoke Smokey Monkey
BEST OF CSU 2021–2022
BEST DISPENSARY Silver Grill Cafe Lucile’s Snooze A.M. Eatery
BEST COFFEE
Dutch Bros The Human Bean Alleycat Coffee House
BEST SANDWICH
BEST BURRITO Café Mexicali Big City Burrito Illegal Pete’s
BEST TACO
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Vatos Tacos + Tequila Uno Mas Taqueria
BEST BURGER
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
BEST PIZZA Krazy Karl’s Beau Jo’s Cosmo’s Pizza
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RARE Italian Nick’s Homestyle Canino’s Italian Restaurant
Cheba Hut Pickle Barrel Choice City Deli
Big Al’s STUFT Burger Bar The Backdoor Grill
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BEST ITALIAN
Jim’s Wings Wing Shack Buffalo Wild Wings
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
Music City Hot Chicken Raising Cane’s Comet Chicken
Blue Agave Grill Café Mexicali Los Tarascos
BEST SUSHI Jaws Sushi LuLu Asian Bistro Sushi JeJu
BEST CHINESE Yung’s Chinese LuLu Asian Bistro Hot Wok Café
BEST THAI FOOD Café de Bangkok Simply Thai Bann Thai
BEST VEGETARIAN Avogadro’s Number Tasty Harmony Rainbow Restaurant
BEST RESTAURANT TO TAKE YOUR PARENTS Ginger & Baker Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Union Bar & Soda Fountain
BEST ICE CREAM Walrus Ice Cream Old Town Churn Coldstone Creamery
BEST SWEETS
Mary’s Mountain Cookies Insomnia Cookies Nothing Bundt Cakes
BEST DONUTS
Lamar’s Donuts Peace, Love, and Little Donuts FoCo Donut Company
BEST FOOD DELIVERY DoorDash Nosh Grubhub
BEST ON-CAMPUS LUNCH Spoons Panda Express Ramskeller
BEST ON-CAMPUS COFFEE Morgan’s Grind Sweet Sinsations Sweet Temptations
BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX Ram’s Village The Cottages Stadium Apartments
Organic Alternatives LivWell Ace’s Place
BEST TATTOO AND PIERCING
Tuana Hair Design Studio Be Salon The Parlour
BEST WAX SALON Screamin’ Peach Wax Factory KB Waxing & Microblading
BEST BARBERSHOP Floyd’s 99 Lucky 27
BEST NAIL SALON L.A. Nails Nail Bar & Company Pearl Fox Company
BEST BOOKSTORE Old Firehouse Books Barnes & Noble Bizarre Bazaar
Tribal Rites Freakshow Covenant Tattoo
SERVING CSU AT TWO LOCATIONS: Lory Student Center | Lake St. Parking Garage
BEST ENTERTAINMENT Pinball Jones The Comedy Fort Chipper’s Lanes
BEST COLLEGE BAR
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Lucky Joe’s Trail Head Tavern Social
Established in 2021, Retreat Bakery Bar is a family-owned, casual neighborhood bakery that combines modern treats and classic desserts with your favorite comfort drinks— a hand-crafted coffee, a craft-brewed beer, a classic wine, or even a glass of milk.
BEST HAPPY HOUR Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Road 34 Brother’s Bar & Grill
We make everything in-house from scratch in small batches. Stop by for a little Retreat of your own! Follow us on social media for events, specials and updates!
BEST MARGARITA Rio Grande Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Blue Agave Grill
BEST BREWERY
Odell Brewing New Belgium Brewing Horse & Dragon Brewing
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BEST BOUTIQUE
BEST BIKE SHOP
Kansas City Kitty Little Piece of My Heart Blue Harvest
Recycled Cycles Road 34 Bike Shop TREK Cycles
BEST THRIFT STORE Arc Thrift Store Ragstock Goodwill
BEST OUTDOOR STORE
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Calendar
JUN 22
JUL 2
JUL 4
Taste of Fort Collins Washington Park tasteoffortcollins.com Bike to Work Day fcgov.com/bicycling/biketo-work-day Firekracker 5K City Park firekracker5k.com Independence Day Celebration fcgov.com/july4th/ • 10 a.m. Independence Day Parade Mountain Ave.
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• 3-9:35 p.m. Live Music and Food Truck Rally City Park
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AUG 20
AUG 22
AUG 27
SEPT 3
SEPT 9–11
• 9:35 p.m. Fireworks Celebration Sheldon Lake at City Park
AUG 5–9
Larimer County Fair and Rodeo The Ranch Events Complex treventscomplex.com/ events/larimer-county-fair
SEPT 10
Front Range Wine Festival Main Park, Windsor frontrangewinefestival. com Fall Classes Begin Colorado State university Fort Collins Peach Festival Holiday Twin Drive-In fortcollinspeachfestival. com Tour De Fat New Belgium Brewing Company newbelgium.com/events/ tour-de-fat2 Goodguys 24th Colorado Nationals Car Show The Ranch Event Complex good-guys.com/cn CSU Home Football Opener Canvas Stadium, CSU vs. Middle Tennessee State csurams.com/sports/ football/schedule
OCT 1
NOV 5– FEB 14
DEC 9–24
DEC 16–18 MAY 12–14
Tour De Corgi Civic Center Park and Old Town Fort Collins tourdecorgi.org Downtown Holiday Lights Downtown Fort Collins downtownfortcollins.com/ event/downtown-holidaylights/ Garden of Lights The Gardens on Spring Creek fcgov.com/gardens/ garden-of-lights CSU Fall Commencement CSU Spring Commencement Check websites for upto-date information and a current list of events. Visitfortcollins.com Treventscomplex.com Colostate.edu
MOVIE NIGHTS AT CANVAS STADIUM June 17 - Onward July 23 - Encanto Colorado State Athletics welcomes the community to watch family-friendly movies on the stadium videoboard. Free for the entire family. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movie begins at 7:30 p.m.
MARKETS TAKE YOUR PICK
Local farmers markets and farm stands stocked with fresh produce, meats, dairy, breads and locally made specialty items are scattered throughout the city. Take your pick and enjoy. Fort Collins Farmers Market 1001 E. Harmony Rd. Sunday Market: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Starts May 1 Wednesday Market: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Starts June 15 fortcollinsfarmersmarket.org Friday On-Farm Market 2229 W. Vine Dr. Every Friday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. raisinroots.com/fridayfarmersmarket/
Larimer County Farmers’ Market 200 W. Oak St. Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 21 – October 29 Larimercountyfarmersmarket.org Garden Sweet Farm Stands 719 W. Wilcox Ln. Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May – September gardensweet.com On The Vine at Richard Farms 3611 Richmond Dr. Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May – September gardensweet.com Colorado Fresh Farm Stand 8101 S. Timberline Rd. Open every day: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 6 – September coloradofreshfarms.com/pages/our-farmstand
LIVE MUSIC
Lagoon Summer Concert Series CSU Lagoon Wednesday Nights: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. lagoonseries.com • June 15: Funky Business • June 22: Nothing But Nineties • June 29: Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts
• July 6: Christine Alice • July 13: Clark Street Station • July 20: Rusty 44 • July 27: The Wendy Woo Band Live at the Gardens Summer Concert Series 2145 Centre Ave. June 18 – September 25 fcgov.com/gardens/concerts • June 18: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives • June 26: Kamasi Washington • July 9: Chris Botti • July 17: The Wood Brothers • September 17: Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged with the Fort Collins Symphony • September 25: Angélique Kidjo Friday Live Music Series 500 Linden St. New Belgium Brewing Company Every Friday From 5 – 7 p.m. newbelgium.com/visit/fort-collins/ • June 3: Lady Gang • June 10: Bevin Lune • June 17: Veronica May and The Magnetics • June 25: Sweet Lizzy Project Check websites for up-to-date information and lineups.
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JUN 11–12
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FORT COLLINS
Good Eats FORT COLLINS FOOD TRUCK RALLY Enjoy dinner and a show in a beautiful, relaxing park setting. The Fort Collins Food Truck Rally is a family-friendly event, providing customers with sunset views, live music and delicious food. Find all different types of cuisines, including gluten free and vegan options.
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Each week the food trucks work on a rotating schedule and the food truck lineup will be posted to the FoCo Food Truck Rally Facebook and Instagram page each Sunday. This event is a great way to support your local Fort Collins vendors and businesses.
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Biking, as always, is encouraged, since the parking is limited, Pets are welcome to enjoy some food and live music as long as they are on a leash. Customers wishing to sit and enjoy the live music are encouraged to bring their own seating.
Food Trucks and Free Live Music
Every Tuesday May 10–September 13 5:30 p.m. to dusk City Park
@FocoFoodTruckRally focofoodtruckrally.com
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The Food Truck Rally features live music presented by The Mishawaka Amphitheatre along with 38 different food trucks. Check out the FoCo Food Truck Rally website to see the music lineup for this season.
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FORT COLLINS
Top 10 There are easily hundreds of things to do in and around Fort Collins. It’s why the city is recognized nationally, year after year. To keep things simple, here is a list of our top ten.
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1 STROLL OLD TOWN FORT COLLINS With more than 28 historical buildings and hundreds of shops and eateries, it’s the heart of Fort Collins.
2 BIKE OR WALK THE POUDRE RIVER TRAIL
xl 2 topping 5lb 2 topping Prairie pie Mountain pie
3 ENJOY A MICROBREW
Catch a drink at one of the city's 25+ breweries and outdoor beer gardens.
4 ADMIRE THE FLOWERS AT CSU’S TRIAL GARDENS
Garden enthusiasts will love the free perennial garden just east of the CSU campus. Featuring hundreds of varieties of test plants and “tried and true” perennials. 5 SEARCH FOR FAMOUS FACES IN
JAZZ ALLEY
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Fort Collins is home to beautifully painted alleyways and Jazz Alley is just one. “Hidden” off Mountain Avenue and Walnut Street, the alley mural features a local artists rendition of famous people throughout history.
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6 HIKE TO THE TOP OF HORSETOOTH ROCK
A visible Fort Collins landmark, Horsetooth Rock is a 2.5 mile trail to the top of the 7,259-foot peak overlooking Fort Collins and the foothills.
7 TAKE IN THE SCENIC CACHE LA
POUDRE RIVER
As Colorado’s only nationally designated “wild and scenic” river, the Poudre is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
9 VISIT THE COLORADO STATE
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Founded in 1870 and home to the Rams, CSU is at the heart of Fort Collins. 10 SEE A MOVIE AT THE HOLIDAY
TWIN DRIVE-IN
One of only a few left in the country, the Holiday Twin features outdoor movies April through October.
$20
$25
PROMO Code : RAM Dine in and take out only
8 JAM AT AN OUTDOOR CONCERT
Fort Collins’ thriving music scene comes alive in the summer with free nightly outdoor concerts.
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Or any trail. There are more than 285 miles of trails scattered throughout the city.
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