Basecamp Fort Collins

MAKE FORT COLLINS YOUR BASECAMP for mountain excursions and city charm. Trails, rivers, lakes, and all the adventure and solitude that go with them, are at your doorstep here. When it’s time to wind down or wind up, catch the Fort Collins buzz, an energy that drives people here to be open, active and friendly. Discover the sense of aliveness all around driven by an artistic, energetic spirit that just makes you want to get out and join in whatever is happening.

So picture yourself in Fort Collins—and then make it happen.

STOP IN AND SEE US!

Once you’re in town, we’re here to help! In Old Town, find us right on Mountain Avenue near Old Town Square at 1 Old Town Square, Suite 107. Talk to our travel advisors in the visitor center for ideas about how to make your Fort Collins experience extraordinary. Stop in to plan your fun and plot your itinerary on our wall-sized regional map.

If you have questions after leaving the visitor center, you can find helpful information and suggestions on things to do via www.visitfortcollins.com as well as our Visit Fort Collins social media channels which can also be found on the website.

Location, location, location!

Making your basecamp in Fort Collins puts you less than 2 hours from:

1. Cache la Poudre Canyon

2. Cheyenne, WY

3. Denver

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4. Pawnee National Grasslands

5. Rocky Mountain National Park

6. Red Feather Lakes

7. Red Rocks

8. Ski Loveland

DIRECT TO THE NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL AIRPORT

TO AND FROM THE DENVER AIRPORT (DIA)

Book a shuttle with Groome Transportation at www.groometransportation.com. Private car services include Executive Comfort, www.nocoexecutivecomfort.com and Fort Collins Charter, www.fccharter.com. Or schedule seamless travel with United Airlines and The Landline Company, www.united.com/en-us/ landline. Search for “FNL” when booking your air travel.

SUMMER 85°F/ 29°C

FALL 65°F/ 8°C

WINTER 45°F/47°C

SPRING 63°F/17°C

AT JUST ONE HOUR of driving from Denver International Airport, it’s easy to arrive in Fort Collins. We’re right off I-25 and less than an hour from both I-80 and I-70.

Mobile app-based transportation runs in Fort Collins and includes Lyft, Uber and Z-trip NEED

How’s the weather?

Magnificent! That’s what makes Fort Collins a perfect year-round destination.

Generally, it’s warm in the summer and sunny with afternoon showers that cool things off. Fall is magical, clear skies and cool, though it can snow in September. Layers are a must. We have days in January that are 30 degrees with snow and the next day 65 with sunshine. Spring is unpredictable. Rain in the morning and clear skies in the afternoon or the other way around. Who knows? March through May are the wettest months and that can fall as rain or snow.

THE SUN

Colorado boasts over 300 days of sunshine! And in the summer, expect 15 hours of daylight! Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, caps and a big water bottle. Heat exhaustion and sunburn can happen quickly; so play it safe.

The Elevation

We’re right at 5,000 feet above sea level and the further you go west the higher you get. Take it slow the first few days. If you feel nauseous or have a bad headache in the mountains, go to lower elevation. And stay hydrated!

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Check out www.visitfortcollins.com to plan your ideal excursion. Get ideas for: Things to do—outdoor adventures, music water activities, winter excursions, family fun, arts, shopping, foodie outings, itineraries and more

Events—concerts, festivals, holidays, sports, performances

Breweries—descriptions of two dozen plus breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries

Restaurants—links to restaurants, foodie guide, food-truck descriptions, happy hours

Hotels—lodging options from hotels to cabins and even campgrounds

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BIKE-FRIENDLY TOWN

NO. 1 CITY IN AMERICA FOR CYCLING (2018)

GETTING AROUND TOWN on two wheels is a pleasure. And it’s easy with miles of bike lanes, paved trails and helpful signs.

The League of American Bicyclists has designated Fort Collins a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community, one of only 5 in the country.

Rent a bike from Recycled Cycles, www.recycledcycles.com or The Gearage, www.gearageoutdoorsports. com, or schedule a mountain bike tour at Front Range Ride Guides, www.frontrangerideguides.com.

The City of Fort Collins has welcomed an e-bike and e-scooter share program, Spin, to the city. Visitors can access and rent the e-bikes through the Spin app.