Things to Do in Fort Collins
Self-contained college city · 80+ craft breweries · CSU culture
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- 350+
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 80+ (New Belgium, Odell, Equinox, Horse & Dragon)
- Coffee Shops
- High — Little Bird, Harbinger, Bindle
- Farmers Market
- Fort Collins Farmers Market (Sat May–Oct)
- Food Trucks
- Monthly rallies
Notable Restaurants
- The Regional (farm-to-table)
- Rare Italian
- Jax Fish House
- Cafe Vino
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Lincoln Center performing arts (1,180 seats)
- Museums
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
- Public Art
- 100+ installations throughout city
Annual Events
- Tour de Fat
- Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest
- FoCo Fondo
- Colorado Marathon
Parks & Outdoors
- Horsetooth Reservoir — 1,900 acres — boating, hiking, camping
- Lory State Park — 2,479 acres, 26 mi trails
- City Park — community pool, mini train, playground
- Poudre River Trail — 10+ mi paved
- Spring Canyon Park — disc golf, community gathering
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- 7+ off-leash parks
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Extensive (Horsetooth, Poudre River)
- Vet Clinics
- 10+ locations
- Pet Stores
- Multiple
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Most Old Town restaurants
FAQ — Fort Collins
What outdoor recreation is available in Fort Collins?
Horsetooth Reservoir spans 1,900 acres and offers boating, hiking, and camping. Lory State Park covers 2,479 acres with 26 miles of trails. The Poudre River Trail provides 10+ miles of paved pathway, and Fort Collins holds a Platinum Bicycle Friendly City designation with 50+ miles of bike lanes and 30+ miles of paved trails.
What are the top dining and brewery options in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins has 350+ restaurants and 80+ craft breweries — more per capita than any U.S. city. Notable spots include: • The Regional (farm-to-table) • Rare Italian • Jax Fish House • Cafe Vino • New Belgium Brewing (Fat Tire taproom and river patio) • Odell, Equinox, and Horse & Dragon breweries The Fort Collins Farmers Market runs Saturdays May–Oct, and the coffee scene includes Little Bird, Harbinger, and Bindle.