Fort Collins is known for incredible biking, there are beautiful natural areas all around town, and the majestic landscape of the foothills is a short drive away. Here are some other places we think you should check out!
Horsetooth Reservoir
CO
Breathtaking views make for perfect picnicking or hiking about 10 minutes from town.
Gateway Natural Area
5216 West Highway 14, Bellvue, CO 80512, (970) 407-1106
Beautiful hiking up to the Seaman Reservoir. This is a great place to see the autumn colors of Colorado!
New Belgium Brewing Company
500 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, (970) 221-0524
One of the most popular breweries in town. You may want to plan on Ubering home after a tour here!
Odell Brewing Company
800 East Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524, (970) 498-9070
In our opinion, they make the best craft brews around.
Old Town Square
Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO 80524
This is the heart of Fort Collins!
Swetsville Zoo
4801 East Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO 80528, (970) 484-9509
This is not a conventional zoo, but it's worth a visit!
Annual Flower Trial Garden
1401 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80523, (970) 491-7179
If you're like Savannah and find serenity among flowers, look no further than this beautiful flower garden right in between the CSU campus and the historic building that was previously Fort Collins High School.
Jack Lantern's Northern Colorado Corn Maze
2318 South County Road 5, Fort Collins, CO 80525, (970) 308-5843
Autumnal activities for all ages during the day, and a haunted corn maze at night.
Fort Collins Escape Room
4025 South Mason Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525, (970) 484-5433
There are several escape rooms around town, all offering different themes. While we look forward to trying more ourselves, we tried one out here and had a blast!
The Waffle Lab
130 West Olive Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, (970) 232-9433
This is one of our favorite breakfast spots. From savory to sweet, you can't pass up these delicious waffle creations.
Illegal Pete's Fort Collins
320 Walnut Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, (970) 999-3051
Tasty potato burritos and rooftop seating right in the heart of Old Town.
Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing
5 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO 80524, (970) 498-0483
Great food on one side of the restaurant and a pool hall on the other. Plus, they have their own in-house brewery with tasty beers you can't get anywhere else.
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
104 East Laurel Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, (970) 482-7267
The theme of this restaurant is very Coloradoan, and they also have some of the best sub sandwiches in town.
C.B. & Potts
1441 East Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525, (970) 226-0148
From burgers to cubans to salads, their food is great! The restaurant has a pretty nice view overlooking a golf course, too.
Taqueria Los Comales
111 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525, (970) 407-9998
Authentic Mexican food with an impressive salsa bar.
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
4235 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525, (970) 449-6121
This is our favorite place to get Italian food. It's tasty, you get the most bang for your buck, and the atmosphere is super fun.
Music City Hot Chicken
111 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525, (970) 286-2309
The Nashville-style hot fried chicken and sides they serve here are amazing. But they have milder options too!