-Horsetooth Res is a great place to recreate if you want to have a beach day or rent paddle boards. Just ask and I can provide you with further information. -There is an abundance of local hiking and biking trails. They range from easy to difficult and I would love to make recommendations as well. -Fort Collins has been (and might still be) the brewery capital of the nation. There are many that are kid friendly and absolute gems to enjoy on a nice day. O'dells and New Belgium are big names, but there are smaller and just as lovely ones such as Hello Brewery and Stodgy's.
-Rocky Mountain National Park is a quick 1-hour drive from town. Estes Park is a great place to grab a burger and beer. Highly recommended the drive up and over Trail Ridge Road. -Just north of town is the Poudre Canyon. It is a stunning 1.5 hour drive up to Cameron Pass. My go-to hike in that area is Lake Agnes which is a tough but short hike (3/4 mile) up to a lake situated in what is called the NOKU crag. -Just south of town is Loveland and Berthoud. Loveland has several nice easy hikes as well as a quaint winery (Sweetheart Winery). And Berthoud is home to a TPC golf course.
This is a college town, so VRBO/Air BnB book up quickly. There are some adorable old bungalows listed for rent, but renter beware, many places here do not have A/C so double check before booking.
Our local friends are encouraged to bike, but for those that can't, there is parking along Cherry St on both sides of that road.
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